Sunday, April 26, 2009

MIDORI,4/23/09 (PASADENA)

Midori's is my pick for a quick,cheap Japanese meal. I usually go there because i have a hankering for spicy tuna salad. Today it was for miso soup,spicy tuna roll & salmon roll. Good way to end my work day.

LEE'S HOAGIE HOUSE,4/21/09 (PASADENA)

I like swinging by Lee's to get a quick bite to eat at work. I've been frequenting this joint for 10 or more years. It's like the "Cheers" version of a sandwich shop :) This particular morning I had a mediterranean omelette that i garnished with peppers & pickled beets ...yummy! The pic of the koi fish was from an apartment building i visited later that day. I've never seen koi that huge before...made me hungry for sushi (lol)! http://www.yelp.com/biz/lees-hoagie-house-pasadena






LA ESTRELLA TACOS,4/20/09 (PASADENA)

I love their food! Simple,tasty Mexican food :)
lately i've been on a serious taco binge & it's hard for me to say no to this place when i pass by it....ah,such is life!

http://www.yelp.com/biz/viva-tacos-la-estrella-pasadena

Monday, April 20, 2009

TACO NITE @ CHURCH OF OLOPC,4/19/09 (ALEX'S CRIB,HOLLYWOOD)

We've been waaaaaay overdue for our sunday get togethers due to Alex's fortunate promotion (yay!). But no matter,it was just like old times :) As you can see, we got a new "member"...she's my new BFF (sorry Yvonne!).

















































































































































































































Sunday, April 19, 2009

WORK LUNCH: SALAD FROM PORTA VIA,4/19/09 (PASADENA)


Discovered this place last year (1 W. California Bl,Pasadena) & every time i have a lil "extra" money i like to treat myself to their salads. This once consisted of mixed greens,salami & cheese,red onions,garbanzo beans,capers & bell pepper,lemon vinegarette dressing & grilled flat bread....theee best!

WORK BREAKFAST: TRADER JOE'S MISO SOUP & ORANGE,4/19/09 (PASADENA)

My friend Alex turned me on to Trader Joe's miso soup a few months ago. I usually keep a few packets in my work drawer for an instant breakfast. The soup mix contains scallions,mushrooms & little miso cubes, but i like to add large freezed dried shitakes & fried garlic...yummy!

Friday, April 17, 2009

KOJI'S HAPPY HOUR,4/16/09 (HOLLYWOOD)

Yesterday was a beautiful day in the neighborhood! California weather rules :P I ran a few errands then met up with my "church" group (O.L.O.P.C.) for happy hour at Koji's. I went by Alex's crib to pick her up,but prior she told me that there was a special guest there. Lil Aidan! my favorite little person :) He's having a bday party on Sat,but unfortunately i can't go :( So,brought a present for him & he loved it! Afterwards Alex & i left and headed for Koji's. Koji's is located at Hollywood & Highland,a tourist trap area i try to avoid like the plague. But you can't beat the prices for Koji's happy hour! We arrived & Tim and Sean came after. Was good seeing the gang again,since we haven't had church in awhile (horrible sin! lol).