Midtown Lunch

Photo courtesy of Nomsnotbombs

• DOWNTOWN The Pad Thai at Thai Corner is actually good [NomsNotBombs]
• DOWNTOWN Charcoal Grill is the Pitfire of Mexican food [Daily Dish]
• MID CITY Poquito Mas vet just opened a great new taco joint [Eat: LA]
• MID CITY Hello $9 all you can eat Ethiopian buffet! [Exile Kiss]
• MARINA DEL RAY Mendocino Farms is opening on Thursday! [Eater]
• CULVER CITY Skratch has been replaced by the decent Choppe Choppe [E*star LA]
• MOBILE The parade of new truck openings continues [Grub Street]

Photo courtesy of Noms Not Bombs

• MOBILE New Shrimp Guys truck recreates a Hawaiian favorite [NomsNotBombs]
• DOWNTOWN Newly open Arashi Sushi has a $10 lunch special! [BlogDowntown]
• DOWNTOWN Uncle John’s is opening a second location [Dig Lounge]
• MARINA DEL REY Westside Mendocino Farms coming soon! [Grub Street]
• FAIRFAX Golden State wins Gourmet Burger Battle [Exile Kiss]
• MOBILE The new Vizzi Truck’s chimichurri chicken looks pretty good [Eating L.A.]
• MISC It’s not lunch, but everybody should support the Share Our Strength bake sale at the Grove on Saturday! [What’s Gaby Cooking]

Photo courtesy of Zach Behrens

• DOWNTOWN Syrup has some amazing look grilled cheese sandwiches [LAist]
• KOREATOWN A Won > Arado for hwe dup bap [Squid Ink]
• GLENDALE Massis is a standout lunch among mall food court mediocrity [LAist]
• CULVER CITY “The Guru” recommends the kafta kebob at Mezza [L.A. Weekly]
• FAIRFAX Chameau is now an under $10 lunch spot [Thrillist]
• MOBILE World Fare’s $10 special is calling to me [Caroline on Crack]

Photo courtesy of Noms Not Bombs

• MOBILE Your first look at the new Dumpling Station Truck [Squid Ink;NomsNotBombs]
• MOBILE The Dim Sum Truck is now permitted to park in Santa Monica [Eater LA]
• HOLLYWOOD Rincon Chilleno has mote con huesillos!?! [Uncouth Gourmands]
• GLENDALE A location of “Best Fish Taco” just opened on Glenoaks [Feast]
• DOWNTOWN Hoisin burgers are on the menu at Starry Kitchen right now [BrandX]
• MOBILE Cheesy mac and rib?!  Yes please [Food GPS]
• WESTWOOD Saffron & Rose Ice Cream is a great spot to hit up after Alcazar Express [NomsNotBombs]
• WEST L.A. Chego! is looking good… to bad they’re not opening for lunch yet! [Grub Street]

Photo courtesy of Noah Galuten/Squid Ink

• MID CITY Speaking of fish and chips: Golden State vs. Village Idiot [Squid Ink]
• HOLLYWOOD The Kuay Tiew Rua is far better than the fish kidney curry at Jitlada [Sinosoul]
• WEST L.A. Pitfire Pizza has unveiled their spring offerings [Caroline on Crack]
• WEST L.A. Mezza Grill is now open in Culver City [Grub Street]
• KOREATOWN Skip the waffles at Holly’s Coffee [Gastronomy]
• PASADENA A new cereal/grilled cheese restaurant!? [Eating L.A.]
• PASADENA In addition to their spuderito, Rick’s serves up a tasty burger [LAist]
• PASADENA King Taco is not amazing, but at least it’s cheap! [An Immovable Feast]
• GENERAL: First round voting has begun for Taco Madness 2010 [LA Taco]

The Thai Slaw Dog. Photo courtesy of Gastronomy Blog

• PASADENA: When I finally make it to Slaw Dogs I’m having what she had [Gastronomy Blog]
• PASADENA: Although apparently the bread could be better [Eating L.A.]
• DOWNTOWN: Not everybody loves Wurstkuche [Noms Not Bombs]
• MOBILE: Must… try… churro tots! [Caroline on Crack]
• MOBILE: L.A. gets its first restaurant on a bus [Sinosoul;Noms Not Bombs;Eating L.A.]

Burgers from the newly opened Patty Wagon. Photo courtesy of Noms Not Bombs

• MOBILE: The newly opened Patty Wagon is better than Baby’s & Grill em All! [Noms Not Bombs]
• HOLLYWOOD: New Tender Greens is now open [Grub Street;Eater]
• DOWNTOWN: Everything at Market Cafe is < $10 [Eater]
• BEVERLY CENTER: New food truck lot coming soon? [Grub Street]
• GENERAL: Nominations for Taco Madness 2010 are not being accepted [LA Taco]
• MOBILE: Ceviche from a truck!  I like it… [Gourmet Pigs]
• GENERAL: So much pizza to try… where should I start? [LAist]