LA/OC area thread

[Sage1]

Both on the agenda, hoping Firestone Walker still has Coconut Rye Parabola bottles next weekend.

Friend of mine swung over there yesterday after Woodshop and they were already sold out.

 

[AndresR]

Friend of mine swung over there yesterday after Woodshop and they were already sold out.

I was hoping Woodshop would cut down on the amount of folks buying the CocoRyeParab on Sat, seeing as most self respecting members of the beer community would be attending Woodshop.

Sadly, looks like a ton of folks with no self respect hit the release on Sat in Venice. Given the trade boards lighting up for it, I'm not surprised.

Le sigh.

 

[shanrath]

I was eyeing Daikokuya, any other specific ramen spots you're fond of? Sounds like pretty much any of them will at least be good.

On Daikokuya, I've actually never eaten at the Little Tokyo location due to just how packed it's always been when I've tried. If you're set on it in particular, the Sunset Strip location is much more mellow and I've always been able to sit immediately after walking in. As far as other Little Tokyo ramen spots go, Suehiro Cafe's great.

 

[cquiroga]

Planning a trip up to LA this weekend, I've got a rough idea of what I'm doing but I've got a couple questions:
1) For DTLA area, I've got Highland Park Chinatown, Modern Times, Mikkeller DTLA, Arts District, Mumford, and Indie Brewing (haven't heart much about them, might stop in if we have time) for beer spots. Am I missing anything essential in that area?
2) Food recommendations for DTLA? I've got a few spots in mind but open to suggestions.
3) Anything specific between the DTLA area and the El Segundo area I should make sure to stop at?

GUERRILLA TACOS.

 

[chemman141]

GUERRILLA TACOS.

Those tacos Saturday were so damn good.

 

[StarRaptor1]

Can't believe it's been a year since we lost Usofar

 

[swivelhips1]

Three fates on at HPB chinatown....

 

[More Betterness]

Three fates on at HPB chinatown....

Nooooooo! Can’t get there until the weekend after next Nobody drink any until I can ok?

 

[abagofit]

I'm gonna be in the LA area for about a week next week. I was last there in fall of 2016...anything new pop up since then? I will be near UCLA specifically, but will have a car and time for a day trip or two if there is something worthwhile. Coming from Boston area, so I'm not too worried about IPAs...any lambic bars?

 

[rcubed1]

Coming from Boston area, so I'm not too worried about IPAs...any lambic bars?

How things have changed in the last few years.

 

[BigFrank]

I'm gonna be in the LA area for about a week next week. I was last there in fall of 2016...anything new pop up since then? I will be near UCLA specifically, but will have a car and time for a day trip or two if there is something worthwhile. Coming from Boston area, so I'm not too worried about IPAs...any lambic bars?

Mikkeller DTLA and Highland Park Chinatown would be my go-to options.

 

[swivelhips1]

I'm gonna be in the LA area for about a week next week. I was last there in fall of 2016...anything new pop up since then? I will be near UCLA specifically, but will have a car and time for a day trip or two if there is something worthwhile. Coming from Boston area, so I'm not too worried about IPAs...any lambic bars?

Mikkeller DTLA is probably your best lambic bet, but it will come with mikkeller (plus DTLA) prices.

If you head downtown, HPB Chinatown is certainly worth a stop. Lots of great options there beyond ipas.

Edit, didn't see above post on new page. But at least we agree.

 

[DCLA]

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pils-love-tickets-43326343259?ref=elink

 

[Tyrsis]

I love pilsners, but $60 to drink a bunch of them? Ehh?

 

[chemman141]

I love pilsners, but $60 to drink a bunch of them? Ehh?

I too was a bit shocked at the price tag, expected it in the 45-50 range but FW gonna FW

 

[swivelhips1]

I love pilsners, but $60 to drink a bunch of them? Ehh?

Thats only ~1.8 Modern Times pastry stouts.

 

[angry_lobster]

 

[Shakedwnst]

Who is the Mukkeller family?

 

[nothingisreal]

Anybody in LA going to the Cigarettes After Sex show tomorrow? We're staying in Echo Park for the weekend and planned on doing checking out all the new stuff in Chinatown. Its surprising to me that Pok Pok was there a few years ago and now there is MT, HPB and even a Momofuku.

 

[swivelhips1]

Anybody in LA going to the Cigarettes After Sex show tomorrow? We're staying in Echo Park for the weekend and planned on doing checking out all the new stuff in Chinatown. Its surprising to me that Pok Pok was there a few years ago and now there is MT, HPB and even a Momofuku.

Pok Pok was ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Haven't been to Majordomo but if you are looking for some excellent food without the scene, consider LASA. Probably the best restaurant I have been to in the last year.

And if you are in Echo Park, Button Mash can be a lot of fun. Nguyen Tran is the chef (of Starry Kitchen, the restaurant Angelenos actually wanted to succeed) and the beer menu is always excellent.

 

[nothingisreal]

Pok Pok was ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Haven't been to Majordomo but if you are looking for some excellent food without the scene, consider LASA. Probably the best restaurant I have been to in the last year.

And if you are in Echo Park, Button Mash can be a lot of fun. Nguyen Tran is the chef (of Starry Kitchen, the restaurant Angelenos actually wanted to succeed) and the beer menu is always excellent.

Never been to the one in LA, the one in Portland hits the spot. usually only crave their wings and that pork and toast thing so we just end up going to their whiskey soda lounge lol
LASA looks killer, I've wanted to try out Baroo out there as well. Hit me with the spots!

Button Mash is awesome, every time we stay out in LA is at the same Airbnb, walking distance to Button Mash and that sunset beer co spot.

 

[swivelhips1]

Hit me with the spots!

Yes, Baroo rules. Another good option over there is Kimset (mediterranean / middle eastern food).

Have you been to Night Market Song? Another great Echo Park spot for excellent southeast asian food.

 

[arren]

Pok Pok was ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Haven't been to Majordomo but if you are looking for some excellent food without the scene, consider LASA. Probably the best restaurant I have been to in the last year.

And if you are in Echo Park, Button Mash can be a lot of fun. Nguyen Tran is the chef (of Starry Kitchen, the restaurant Angelenos actually wanted to succeed) and the beer menu is always excellent.

Is Starry Kitchen that one underground pop-up I heard about on NPR? Always wanted to check that place out. I'll have to pick your brain before the next time I hit up LA.

 

[nothingisreal]

Yes, Baroo rules. Another good option over there is Kimset (mediterranean / middle eastern food).

Have you been to Night Market Song? Another great Echo Park spot for excellent southeast asian food.

Kismet has been on the list for a while! Found out about it through Jessica from SQIRL.

Yeh Night Market is awesome, we're planning on checking out the new spot in Venice on saturday or sunday night.

 

[cquiroga]

GUERRILLA TACOS.

 

[angry_lobster]

Get the rabbit when you go to Kismet - the flatbread alone is fantastic.

 

[chemman141]

GUERRILLA TACOS.

This, those were so ******* good at Woodshop.

 

[nothingisreal]

Any spots with a good in-house bottle list? It’s ya boi’s birthday weekend as well
Preferably near echo park or DTLA

 

[dvnb]

Any spots with a good in-house bottle list? It’s ya boi’s birthday weekend as well
Preferably near echo park or DTLA

I’d start with Mikkeller.

 

[arren]

Any notable breweries, cheap eats, new coffee places, etc. in OC worth checking out? Heading up there for a family outing. Gonna be hitting GBC for my final allocations and wondering if there's anything else between there and SD worth giving a look.