Food, Food, and More Food Thread

Tu_triky wrote:My second visit to the Lazy Ox Canteen

Wow, some rather exotic stuff there: Pig Ear... Lamb Neck... Quail...

bmwracer wrote:
Wow, some rather exotic stuff there: Pig Ear... Lamb Neck... Quail...

Yeah I guess. Hehe. My friend and I will try most anything. I've never had pig ear anything before so I was a bit anxious...but this was fried and salted...so it was like a savory snack. It was delicious...it was crunchy without being too tough, which is what I had imagined and feared it would be...it was really addictive! It had a little meat on it so it was chewy and crunchy at the same time.

Tu_triky wrote:Yeah I guess. Hehe. My friend and I will try most anything. I've never had pig ear anything before so I was a bit anxious...but this was fried and salted...so it was like a savory snack. It was delicious...it was crunchy without being too tough, which is what I had imagined and feared it would be...it was really addictive! It had a little meat on it so it was chewy and crunchy at the same time.

If I didn't know better, I coulda sworn it was some kind of faux bacon...

bmwracer wrote:
If I didn't know better, I coulda sworn it was some kind of faux bacon...

Haha. I would have thought the same. It's those Beggin' Strips! :hehe:

Tu_triky wrote:Haha. I would have thought the same. It's those Beggin' Strips! :hehe:

Exactly... Serving up doggie treats to the unsuspecting public. :rofl:

Of course I also took my friend, whose is visiting from London, to Sushi Gen.
My friend used to live and work in L.A. several years ago but has moved abroad to the UK. He hadn't been back to Los Angeles in almost 3 years.

He was totally flabbergasted by Sushi Gen...he said nothing like that really exists in London, in terms of quality, quantity, and price. He said the Sashimi Lunch Special ($15) if served in London would cost $60 dollars! :shocked: :shocked:

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bmwracer wrote:
Exactly... Serving up doggie treats to the unsuspecting public. :rofl:

It's a sure fire way to attract people with pets and lower your reputation on Yelp! :hehe: :hehe:

Tu_triky wrote:He was totally flabbergasted by Sushi Gen...he said nothing like that really exists in London, in terms of quality, quantity, and price. He said the Sashimi Lunch Special ($15) if served in London would cost $60 dollars! :shocked: :shocked:

So when is he moving back? :mrgreen:

bmwracer wrote:
So when is he moving back? :mrgreen:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

It's funny that you mentioned that because while he was eating the sashimi he made the same joke...that the sashimi was enough of a lure to make him think of moving back! :hehe:

Tu_triky wrote: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

It's funny that you mentioned that because while he was eating the sashimi he made the same joke...that the sashimi was enough of a lure to make him think of moving back! :hehe:

Either that or fly out here every so often to feed the need. :mrgreen:

bmwracer wrote:
Either that or fly out here every so often to feed the need. :mrgreen:

Hehe. He'd be drooling on the flight over here. :drooling:

Tu_triky wrote:Hehe. He'd be drooling on the flight over here. :drooling:

"Extra napkins for Passenger 51, please." :rofl:

(Probably an extra charge on the plane. :shakehead: )

bmwracer wrote:
"Extra napkins for Passenger 51, please." :rofl:

(Probably an extra charge on the plane. :shakehead: )

:hehe: Oh yeah for sure on the extra charge.

Tu_triky wrote:

Yeah I guess. Hehe. My friend and I will try most anything. I've never had pig ear anything before so I was a bit anxious...but this was fried and salted...so it was like a savory snack. It was delicious...it was crunchy without being too tough, which is what I had imagined and feared it would be...it was really addictive! It had a little meat on it so it was chewy and crunchy at the same time.

I always like the bits and pieces. :victory:

Sounds yummy.

Eve wrote:

I always like the bits and pieces. :victory:

Sounds yummy.

It was surprisingly tasty. :)

speaking of yummy crunchy snacks... if you guys are ever near the torrance farmers market, there's a bbq vendor (not smokin joe) that has "pig candy", it's like $1 for a couple pieces. candy coated thick sliced smoked bacon. it's a bit sweet, and spicy. while you're there, get the perfect pulled pork sandwich.
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krim wrote:speaking of yummy crunchy snacks... if you guys are ever near the torrance farmers market, there's a bbq vendor (not smokin joe) that has "pig candy", it's like $1 for a couple pieces. candy coated thick sliced smoked bacon. it's a bit sweet, and spicy. while you're there, get the perfect pulled pork sandwich.
:mrgreen:

Sounds good, man!

My buddy and I went to Animal yesterday, a restaurant on Fairfax.

baby broccoli, pancetta, parmesan, soft egg, bread crumbs
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barbeque pork belly sandwiches, slaw
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poutine, oxtail gravy, cheddar
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flat iron, artichoke hash, truffle parmesan fondue
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^ Man, you've been really indulging lately, it seems. :drooling:

bmwracer wrote:^ Man, you've been really indulging lately, it seems. :drooling:

It's cuz my friend's visiting from London. After he leaves in a few days...I am hanging up the gloves. I'M DONE!