The Most Boring Torta In The World

Posted on August 17, 2013 by EL CHAVO!

 

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Maybe. That was certainly my first impression on biting into La Monarca’s version of a torta. This bakery has had a fair bit of media exposure, lots of kind words by the foodie (ugh) crowd and they opened up an outlet in South Pasadena. Por que no?

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Huevos Rancheros: Astro Burger

Posted on August 4, 2013 by EL CHAVO!

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Normally I don’t bother with the HR’s at burger joints since they tend to be universally disappointing. Overcooked eggs are common, often covered with a thoughtlessly made salsa, or worse, pico de gallo. But I had a feeling about Astro Burger. They make a good veggie burger, flame broiled for that smoky touch, and they seem to have some better Mexican options like nopales. Its too early for a burger and I need some food, let me roll them dice and check out their Huevos Rancheros!

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Euro Trash

Posted on July 20, 2013 by EL CHAVO!

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I went to Europe and all I got you were some lousy pictures. Of trash. Feel free to put them on a t-shirt.

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The Weather Is Good Too Homes

Posted on June 8, 2013 by EL CHAVO!

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Saw this on my walk today, an open letter outside the mailbox.

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Destroy Capitalism

Posted on May 29, 2013 by EL CHAVO!

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Does anyone know…

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Still Waiting

Posted on May 25, 2013 by EL CHAVO!

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From waaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy back in the LP vinyl record era. Not from the current cool kid vinyl fad phase. Poor Angel must be crying for a sign by now.

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