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It’s Grand Opening Day of “Hole in the Wall” at APL Restaurant. It’s Adam Perry Lang’s Chili Dog takeout window  in Hollywood. It really is a hole in the wall, actually a small window inside the door, at the North end of APL Restaurant. Adam Perry Lang’s (fairly new) steakhouse  at the corner  of Hollywood and Vine. Opening Day Menu (August 22, 2018) No, I didn’t order the $50 sandwich! See What Jay Eats... We ordered the “Hot Shot” and Double Beef Chili Dog” Double Beef Chili Dog, an APL New Mexican Hatch Chili with hand-cut prime beef chuck, sweet onions, cheddar cheese and pickled jalapeños. “Hot Shot” is a taco-like sandwich with a lightly  house cured smoked beef, pickled salad and American cheese. Both were very good, I want to try the Dry Aged Beef  Chili Dog  next time... “Hole in the Wall” is open Wednesday to Sunday, 11:30 am to 3 pm or until Sold-Out. (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays) APL Restaurant   1680 Vine Street (at Hollywood Blvd.) ...

I’ve walked by this place  a few times before for their opening. Hatch Yakitori + Bar at  The Bloc  in Downtown LA. Well, today’s the day I get to sit down and sample the menu! I started with the Coconut Matcha, which was refreshing on a warm evening. You can sit inside, but tonight was a warm summer  evening and we decided to dine alfresco. The view above from the outside tables. Hard to believe that the Aon Building  was once the tallest building this side of the Mississippi River at one time. (From 1973 to 1989) See What Jay Eats... at this modern yakitori Miso Pork Spare Ribs  Miso caramel, slow cooked pork ribs, spice blend and green onions. Soboro Rice Marinated ground chicken  and quail egg yolk over rice. What’s a Yakitori place  without having Yakitori? Yup, we had a lot... What’s a chicken place with eggs? OK, these aren’t chicken eggs... BUT, they were still good. You can’t come to Hatch without having the Chicken Meatball stick. Dip t...

If you follow me, you know I love dumplings. Almost every country has some sort of dumpling and I want to try as many different ones as possible. Today is Romanian! A coworker told me about this small cafe  that serves Romanian comfort food  on York Blvd in Highland Park. See What Jay Eats... Gomboți Dumpling Served with sour cream. Inside a  Gomboți A potato dumpling with cheese,  parsley and green onions. Bulz Dumplings  Inside a Bulz Dumpling  Polenta dumplings filled with cheese,  red peppers and sauerkraut. Gluten-Free Beef Goulash  You have the option to have it with Polenta or Veggie Barley Pilaf Beef Goulash  with Veggie Barley Pilaf Slow braised beef in a spiced paprika  broth with root vegetables and served  with Veggie Barley Pilaf (my option) It’s Great with the Sour Cream. Chicken Paprikash Bowl with Polenta (or Veggie Barley Pilaf) Chicken in a creamy tomato red pepper sauce served over creamy polenta. This is a small ...

Who knew there was Texas-style BBQ in Downtown Los Angeles? Pearl’s BBQ Opened in December 2017 in the Artist District. “Snow White” A  FatStack Smoker  in the house... Live Music too It’s time to eat Head over to the Airstream  What should I order??? See What Jay Eats... Angus Certified Beef Brisket Angus Certified Beef Rib My favorite of the evening! Tonight’s Event Sampler  Brisket Tray (special for the event) with sides, a pickle and red onions. Can’t eat Texas BBQ without White Bread! Here’s a closer look at the sides: Cowboy Caviar Potato Salad Cole Slaw Yams Very similar to the yams I cook at work. Don’t forget to tip your... Waitress??? Ending the night with... Pearl’s Pecan Pie Grandma Pearl's recipe, handed down for 5 generations, served with whipped cream It reminds me of something you’d see in Texas. If you’ve never been to Texas for BBQ, you should go and  get a  taste, music and atmosphere of the Lone Star State. Hard to believe it’s in Downto...