Jay Eats Worldwide

March 27, 2015 What a 30 Years it has been! With over 280 restaurants in 208 cities and in 15 countries around  the world, the Next Chapter begins. CPK Beverly Hills Opened on March 27, 1985. Where it all began, tonight's celebration is exactly 30 years to the day. My CPK adventure begin while attending CSUN and  working for  Nordstrom at Topanga Plaza years ago .   My Nordie friends and I would  go to CPK for lunch  and got me hooked on the chopped salad.   That's how this addiction began... Tonight we celebrate their 30 years in business ! (which makes me 35 tonight...)  Blueberry Ginger Smash Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Monin Organic Agave Nectar, Domaine de Canton Ginger, Fresh Blueberries & Lime, and Cranberry Juice. It was berry good, but I felt it needed something at the finish. The perfect place for a party, at the Original CPK! ...

Tommy Lasorda? Yes, Los Angeles Dodger Hall of Fame Manager Tommy Lasorda is Cantonese. Who knew? Let me explain... My friend tells me that her cousin worked at Paul's Kitchen in the 80's and would make deliveries to Dodger Stadium on a regular basis, Tommy Lasorda is a fan of their food.  So the restaurant named a special after him.  I've heard that he still visits the restaurant on a regular basis.   You can see autographed pictures of the Dodgers on the walls... Paul's Kitchen Downtown Los Angeles Old Skool Chinese Food When I was growing up in Los Angeles, there were lots of Cantonese style restaurants and today you don't see too many. Back then, Paul's Kitchen was a place that we picked up food from, still tastes the same today... See What Jay Eats... Top of the Menu Not a bad deal for $12.25 per person (for two) Good amount of food too... NOTE:  The price has gone up and now is $12.25 per person, still...