Accounts of an L.A. native's favorite places to shop, eat, live and just wander in the town where anything's possible. ;)




Thursday, July 09, 2009

So Bad It's Good

MALO is muy bueno...

No really. It's so good it's bad, it's so bad it's good. I was introduced to Malo by co-workers who were Silverlake habitants. I love the mix of quality, fresh ingredients, a giant tequila and drink list (that's actually more pages than the actual food menu), and the vibe that makes the place. Actually, that's the feel of Silverlake in general. The street vibe of art and culture is more reminiscent of parts of San Francisco than LA, and maybe that's why I dig it.

Most recently, the restaurant has added 2 excellent specials: Monday taco night and brunch on the weekends. Why is Monday taco night so exciting? Because one of my favorite dishes here is the ground beef and pickle taco. Yes, you read correctly. It's a crunchy deep fried taco, filled with ground beef, cheddar cheese, and pickles. The antithesis of Taco Bell - a hamburger in your taco.

And whoever thought chewy chips could be so delicious and addictive? Pair them with fiery habanero and creme dip sacue and you're set. And make sure you cool it down with their famous organic margarita. Or if you want to kick up the heat, order a shrimp diablo for your entree. It's more than a kick of heat - it's diabolically spicy!

Another reason I look forward to Malo is for its side dishes. My favorite, the Mexican corn on the cob is sprinkled with cheese and pico de gallo and creme for an excellent blend of sweetness of the corn, saltiness from the cheese and a mild tap of heat.



My love: ground beef and pickle tacos from Malo


Malo Restaurant - 4326 W. Sunset Blvd. in Silverlake


Friday, July 03, 2009

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND!

Happy Fourth of July Weekend!


Hope everyone is enjoying the fun and festivities of the holiday :) I've escaped Los Angeles for the weekend to the Bay Area - update on that next week. In the meantime, I am so excited about the opening of Mozza 2 Go!!! Good-bye, Dominoes. Hello, yummy deliciousness :)

I can't wait to go sample it myself, but you can read about it in today's Daily Candy Los Angeles.

Have a great weekend!! :)