Favorite Posts from July 18 – 24, 2011

Mexican Food Los Angeles

David Padilla and Maria Ramos are serving authentic Oaxacan food at Gish Bac in Mid-City.

Follow these links to interesting posts from L.A. food writers over the past week.

Caroline on Crack

On July 20, Caroline on Crack founder Caroline Pardilla shared her impressions of Vodvil in a post titled Never-Ending Game Night in West Hollywood, saying, “it’s only really fun if you’re with a bunch of bffs, or you’re super social like Ferris Bueller,” but can seeing Vodvil being a “destination fun place, like a bowling alley, karaoke parlor or rollerskating rink, except with better fare.

Drink Eat Travel

Thanks to Cambria Griffith’s post on July 22, even if you don’t go to the Library Alehouse sour beer festival, you’ll still learn about sour beer and cheese thanks to Library Alehouse GM Tom Kelley and bar manager Alex Davis, and The Bruery Provisions cheesemonger Kendra Birdwell. Just read Sour Beer Festival at Library Alehouse Means Puckering and Learning about Cheese.

Eater LA

On July 19, Eater LA editor Kat Odell reported Rush Snack Bar Is LA’s First Ever Metro Convenience Cafe inside the 7th Street Metro Center Station. Apparently Andrew Cohen is already contemplating more snack stations at other LA Metro stops.

On July 19, Eater LA editor Kat Odell reported The Pie Hole Brings Sweet and Savory Pies to the Arts District.

LA Times

On July 21, LA Times staffer Jessica Gelt reported from the road. She’s currently touring with her band Wet & Reckless and stopped for Tour Eats: Vietnamese in Falls Church, Va., singing the praises of the banh mi and house-made tofu at Song Que.

On July 21, LA Times contributor Bill Esparza shared his latest Find: Gish Bac’s taste of Oaxaca. He praised David Padilla and Maria Ramos’ weekend barbacoa, mole negro and enfrijolada, to name just three recommendations.

LA Weekly

On July 21, in her latest exploration of What’s In Season at the Farmers Market, Squid Ink contributor Felicia Friesema focused on Bitter Melon, a “lumpy-skinned cucurbit related to cucumbers and pumpkins.” Learn where to find the melon, and how to prepare it.

Taster Tots LA

On July 18, Taster Tots founder Jessica Ritz showcases a very different side of The Spare Room general manager – family man – in her latest installment of Ask The Experts: Beverage Consultant/Bar Manager Aidan Demarest.

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