Los Angeles Master Thread

[mercaz1]

what I don't get about LA pizza is why they cut every slice in 2

[Yehoshua]

Maybe the flies? Maybe the heat (can't turn on the AC)? Maybe the bugs swarming around the Hamotzi Station at the sink? Maybe the Homeless people on Pico gave me the Creeps? Maybe old rickety screen door at Pizza Mayven? Maybe the old school cups and plates at PKD.

La Gandola and Ditmas and Got Kosher? were much nicer then the rest, they aren't ALL bad. But that's why I disclaimed that it depends what you are used to. I didn't experience any of that in Miami or Chicago, or even NY, but granted I didn't eat everywhere.

If you're from LA, don't take it personally. You've got more going for you than PICO.

Also, ORD is an airport, without any Kosher, but I assume you meant CHI

I don't take it personally, don't worry.

That said, I don't know what you mean by no AC. All Places on Pico have AC and use it.

I don't know if you've been to HNL, but there are tons of homeless people there too. I don't know how that affects the restaurants they can't afford to enter.

I'll agree that both Pizza places you visited are kinda dirty, which is why they both don't have A ratings (CMIIW).

Old school cups and plates at PKD make it gross?

If you haven't been to restaurants in the aforementioned cities, what are you used to? What do you consider a good (not upscale necessarily) kosher restaurant without any of your above complaints?

Finally,  many DDFers refer to cities by their airport codes, as it's quicker.

[Yehoshua]

what I don't get about LA pizza is why they cut every slice in 2

I have no idea. Angelenos think it's weird that pizza slices elsewhere are so big. I do know that it's easier for the kids who don't want to eat as much. 

[Dan]

I have no idea. Angelenos think it's weird that pizza slices elsewhere are so big. I do know that it's easier for the kids who don't want to eat as much. 

Ask the guy in Pizza Mayven and he'll explain how it happened.

Read the review and learned that you won't get full ordering off the Ditmas apps menu and the dishes are app sized. In other news water is wet.

[RelatedToMendy]

I don't take it personally, don't worry.

That said, I don't know what you mean by no AC. All Places on Pico have AC and use it.

I don't know if you've been to HNL, but there are tons of homeless people there too. I don't know how that affects the restaurants they can't afford to enter.

I'll agree that both Pizza places you visited are kinda dirty, which is why they both don't have A ratings (CMIIW).

Old school cups and plates at PKD make it gross?

If you haven't been to restaurants in the aforementioned cities, what are you used to? What do you consider a good (not upscale necessarily) kosher restaurant without any of your above complaints?

Finally,  many DDFers refer to cities by their airport codes, as it's quicker.

I don't take it personally, don't worry.

That said, I don't know what you mean by no AC. All Places on Pico have AC and use it.

I don't know if you've been to HNL, but there are tons of homeless people there too. I don't know how that affects the restaurants they can't afford to enter.

I'll agree that both Pizza places you visited are kinda dirty, which is why they both don't have A ratings (CMIIW).

Old school cups and plates at PKD make it gross?

If you haven't been to restaurants in the aforementioned cities, what are you used to? What do you consider a good (not upscale necessarily) kosher restaurant without any of your above complaints?

Finally,  many DDFers refer to cities by their airport codes, as it's quicker.

Are you sure about that?
MIA = Miami (City with Kosher Food)
NYC = Isn't an airport Code, but NYC = New York City Kosher Food
ORD = "Orchard Field Airport" or O'Hare = Not a City.

Yes, I don't want to drink with cups that are from the 80's. Besides the $$$ places, non of the places we ate had their A/C on. Either fans or doors open... Let's agree to disagree on this... Not worth thread bumping.

[RelatedToMendy]

Ask the guy in Pizza Mayven and he'll explain how it happened.

Read the review and learned that you won't get full ordering off the Ditmas apps menu and the dishes are app sized. In other news water is wet.

I'm honored that you at least read the post.. Didn't expect to teach you much.

[Dan]

Finally,  many DDFers refer to cities by their airport codes, as it's quicker.

+1

[LAXtraveler]

I'm honored that you at least read the post.. Didn't expect to teach you much.

A glaring omission from your TR was a trip to Jeff's.  I also happen to like Mexikosher.  Pico Cafe and Schwartz/Circa were both mistakes and most people from LA that I know would have probably told you to avoid those places.  Also, I prefer Pat's (unlike many on here) over LG (but I can understand why that is a personal thing).  If you want good pizza, the best places are the in the Valley (La Pizza/Brami's) or Agoura Hills (Pizza Nosh).

[Yehoshua]

A glaring omission from your TR was a trip to Jeff's.  I also happen to like Mexikosher.  Pico Cafe and Schwartz/Circa were both mistakes and most people from LA that I know would have probably told you to avoid those places.  Also, I prefer Pat's (unlike many on here) over LG (but I can understand why that is a personal thing).  If you want good pizza, the best places are the in the Valley (La Pizza/Brami's) or Agoura Hills (Pizza Nosh).

+1 about Pico Cafe, Schwatz/Circa, and the pizza places. In Pico I like Nagila.

[thaber]

+1 about Pico Cafe, Schwatz/Circa, and the pizza places. In Pico I like Nagila.

+1 And I'll throw Bibi's in there. Mayven has good pizza, not a good place to eat. Pizaa World has its fans because of its variety. For Pizza in Pico Nagila is the onlyeitza unless you're looking for yoshon Purim time, then you go to Pizza Station.
Small portions at Ditmas is par for the course, as is the noise.
In Pico you could have tried:LA Burger Bar, Schnitzly, Meshuga 4 Sushi, Pat's. PKD is excellent, and old school on purpose. LA Gondola has an excellent Mushrrom Onion Burger, and 98% of their food is terrific.
Gross is a pretty strong term, so I think a little more subjectivity is in place.
And - your kids appreciate the double sliced

[Dan]

Small portions at Ditmas is par for the course, as is the noise.

Who ya calling small?

This steak rocked my world:

[Dan]

A glaring omission from your TR was a trip to Jeff's.  I also happen to like Mexikosher.  Pico Cafe and Schwartz/Circa were both mistakes and most people from LA that I know would have probably told you to avoid those places.  Also, I prefer Pat's (unlike many on here) over LG (but I can understand why that is a personal thing).  If you want good pizza, the best places are the in the Valley (La Pizza/Brami's) or Agoura Hills (Pizza Nosh).

+1 And I'll throw Bibi's in there. Mayven has good pizza, not a good place to eat. Pizaa World has its fans because of its variety. For Pizza in Pico Nagila is the onlyeitza unless you're looking for yoshon Purim time, then you go to Pizza Station.
Small portions at Ditmas is par for the course, as is the noise.
In Pico you could have tried:LA Burger Bar, Schnitzly, Meshuga 4 Sushi, Pat's. PKD is excellent, and old school on purpose. LA Gondola has an excellent Mushrrom Onion Burger, and 98% of their food is terrific.
Gross is a pretty strong term, so I think a little more subjectivity is in place.
And - your kids appreciate the double sliced

Agree, seems like RtM just didn't go in with a good game plan.

Pizza Mayven is good pizza, but agree that it's "dirty" looking.

And LG's Mushroom Onion Burger on the lunch special can't be beat. And I don't care what anyone says, their avocado eggrolls are awesome.

Ditmas doesn't get noisy until later, get there early to beat the crowd and pay half price.

And where's Fish Grill or Beverly Hills Thai?
And Delice makes great food as well.

[thaber]

Agree, seems like RtM just didn't go in with a good game plan.

Pizza Mayven is good pizza, but agree that it's "dirty" looking.

And LG's Mushroom Onion Burger on the lunch special can't be beat. And I don't care what anyone says, their avocado eggrolls are awesome.

Ditmas doesn't get noisy until later, get there early to beat the crowd and pay half price.

And where's Fish Grill or Beverly Hills Thai?
And Delice makes great food as well.

If he didn't get the eggrolls it was a total waste I assumed that was a given.
And I admit, that's a big steak. I'm at LG average of twice a month, and in my personal preference nothing stacks up. Mushroom Onion Burger is available for dinner too.
Ditmas was excellent, but they didn't give me as big of a steak as they gave you, must have known who you are.

I'm expecting a head to head review of Pat's, LA Gondola and Ditmas from a kosher foodie tonight. will post a link.

[Dan]

And I admit, that's a big steak. I'm at LG average of twice a month, and in my personal preference nothing stacks up. Mushroom Onion Burger is available for dinner too.
Ditmas was excellent, but they didn't give me as big of a steak as they gave you, must have known who you are.

Which steak do you get LG?
The MOB is cheaper at lunch at comes with a free soup/salad/pasta.

That is the horseradish encrusted steak special. Ask for it next time you go, not on the regular menu.
The short rib sliders app special is also outstanding.

[thaber]

Which steak do you get LG?

Rib eye most commonly, Rustica when I'm feeling kind of ravenous.

The MOB is cheaper at lunch at comes with a free soup/salad/pasta.

Yes, in general they have a great and affordable lunch menu. slightly smaller portions, but not the burgers IIRC

That is the horseradish encrusted steak special. Ask for it next time you go, not on the regular menu.
The short rib sliders app special is also outstanding.

Will do, thanks.

[12HRS]

what I don't get about LA pizza is why they cut every slice in 2

Easier to eat while driving that way...

Ask the guy in Pizza Mayven and he'll explain how it happened.

Really?

I never would have thought to ask, but then again I grew up in LA and always found the big double slices weird.

[Crazy tools]

Easier to eat while driving that way...

Really?

I never would have thought to ask, but then again I grew up in LA and always found the big double slices weird.

How is a double slice weird? Doesn't a pie of pizza have 8 slices?
When you order 1 slice in LA I hope you don't get a 16th!

[MC]

When you order 1 slice in LA I hope you don't get a 16th!

Nope, that's a piece

[Crazy tools]

Nope, that's a piece

I get it. So a pie is 8 slices with 16 pieces

[Yehoshua]

I get it. So a pie is 8 slices with 16 pieces

Or 8 pieces double sliced.