The Oinkster Thrilla From Manila Burger
The Oinkster chef-owner Andre Guerrero and sons Max and Fred riff on seven classic burgers every year for Burger Week at the family’s Eagle Rock restaurant. This year, they took on Wendy’s, Taco Bell...
Ching’s Famous Hopia Bakeshop: Filipino Treat in National City
National City has one of the largest Filipino enclaves in Southern California. This San Diego suburb devotes whole strip malls to cuisine from the Philippines. On the north side of town, Ching’s Famous Hopia...
Isla Sisigsilog [CLOSED]
Fat and acidity. A lot of Filipino restaurants in Eagle Rock can’t seem to find the right balance, but Isla Cocina Pilipina, a newcomer with boxy lanterns, blackboard specials, a sprawling space, and a...
Neri’s Curbside Cravings Dinuguan
The 20th annual Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC) took place in San Pedro’s Pt. Fermin Park on September 10 and 11, overlooking the Pacific. Organizers had a full slate of performers, including...
Crispy House (fka Magic Wok): Filipino in Little India
Let’s begin by saying, shame on me. When Pleasure Palate founder Abby Abanes first mentioned Magic Wok in the summer of 2009, my only points of reference for Filipino cuisine were the unspectacular storefronts...
L.A. Bloggers Launch Manila Machine Food Truck [CLOSED]
Nastassia Johnson (Let Me Eat Cake) and Marvin Gapultos (Burnt Lumpia) teamed up to launch The Manila Machine on June 10 at the Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk, becoming the city’s first food bloggers...
