Jay Eats Worldwide

Photo Courtesy of The Church Key When my food partner in crime, Kristie Hang, asked me if I'd be interested in sampling The Church Key 's Summer menu, I didn't have to think twice.   Photo Courtesy of The Church Key  It's a very comfortable atmosphere, loved the telephone booth in the hallway with the rotary phone. (when was the last time you saw a rotary phone?) A very unique place with lots of cool items to look at while having a great meal. Pan Am beverage cart Loving the old skool airline carts! A frozen 'otter pop' style Purple Rain cocktail made with liquid nitrogen. On this night, Cosmopolitan and Sex on the Beach were the other options. A fun way to enjoy a cocktail Photo Courtesy of The Church Key Cocktails prepared table side, just look for the airline beverage cart and nitrogen attendant dressed as a flight attendant. Too bad they couldn't make these cocktails at 30k feet.....

After posting some of my pictures, I've been asked "what's a night market?"  Night markets are big in Asia, Taipei's Shilin Night Market being the most famous.  They're more like night bazaars which are more casual than the busy markets during the day.  You can expect "street" type food and a chance to sample more of a variety than what we're commonly used to with a "plate" of food from a single vendor. Instead of heading to Asia to sample a pleura of street food at a night market, I have one right in my backyard at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia... 626 Night Market Los Angeles' largest Asian Night Market This year, 626 Night Market was held over 3 weekends in June, July, and August. With over 50,000 people attending over a single weekend, this place offers a chance to sample foods from all over in one setting, including some of our popular gourmet food trucks.  If you've ever been to Santa Anita Park...

Around the Clock:  24 Hour Donut City II A friend had mentioned this event to me, she was at LACMA yesterday and told me about this morning's discussion about donuts and I should attend.  Although she wasn't there, she was right about the free donut at For Your Art . Anyway, I looked forward to a break from putting together food pictures from my Hawaii trip. Donut Display Now this is art... She wasn't kidding about the FREE donut Too many to select from... Now if these were actual size donuts, I'd be in deep trouble... Here's one of my favorites... A lot of artwork on the walls, even had an audience participation section. But I settled on my favorite one and started to focus in on today's donut discussion and the reason why I showed up. Today's donut panel moderated by Krista Simmons Donut trends were discussed, what makes a great donut, history of the donut scene...

I was invited to a Special Stüssy event with some of L.A.'s food elite... (Stüssy , the clothing brand) at Plan Check Kitchen + Bar* 1800 Sawtelle Blvd West Los Angeles Have driven by on Sawtelle, finally got to stop in. It's a great space, love the center table. Executive Chef Ernesto Uchimura created tonight's Special Stüssy menu He's the former Umami Burger Corporate Executive Chef We sat out on the patio and looked over the Special Menu. Everything looked great and even order a dish off the regular menu. It's always fun running into friends and catching up... First up... the appetizers Worldwide Tribe Fries with Chorizo Gravy, Fried Egg, Roasted Pasilla Chile Loved the chorizo gravy and chiles, but not an egg with fries kind of guy... Stuffed Mushroom A Roasted Portobello, Swiss Cheese Fondue, Crispy Kale, Steak Sauce It wasn't part of tonight's menu, but I orde...