Diverging Paths

I'd suggest that you lj-cut the images, at least, since search engines won't really care about those. (I think.)

I'd also suggest that if you want non-friends to reply to this post, you might want to turn on non-friend posting. ;P

Hi, I wasnt sure how else to send you a msg...but I read your LJ and thought you would like this totally undiscovered place I accidentally found....so far, I don't think anyone has reviewed it. It's a small, family-owned over-the-counter jamaican place that opened up just a few months back, and it is AWESOME. Jerk chicken, oxtail, curry lamb, coconut rice, fried plantains, home made beverages. wow. I haven't even made it half way through their menu, but everything I've had so far is unquestionably good. It's owned by a retired couple, pam and john...he's jamaican, she's american...(I have been so many times I now know their life story)...they decided to open up their own place after saving up by working for the phone company for 25 years. Who knew! It's pretty affordable ($7-10) with nice, big portions. The only conceivable downside is the food is served in paper to-go boxes with plastic utensils (and sure, a garnish of freshly steamed cabbage isn't for everyone) but the food more than makes up for it. The dishes are not only amazing, but it tastes so fresh, clean, and well, it'll make your belly feel loved. (On the way to the bathroom in the back, you can peek into the food prep area and see for yourself how clean and fresh everything is). What's amazing, is I have a ton of food allergies, and I don't get jacked by their food. Why? I have no idea, but whatever is in their 'secret' home recipes, they must be keeping it pretty damn simple and healthy. It's easy to get to, right off the 405.

Here is their address (behind the dry cleaners):

Front Page Grille
1117 w. manchester bl #C
Inglewood, CA 90301

just spreading the gospel,

gan

Hi Chubby panda; I need some help finding a nice and reasonable Chinese or Vietnamese Restaurant within 5 or so miles of Westminster. I am in Seattle and am trying to arrange a meeting down there. It has to have a private dining room available for about 20 people. It is hard to find because only super expensive places have web sites, and not many Asian restuarants do. In your many travels, are there some places that you know of?
Please contact me at okgal@drizzle.com
thanks!

Hi Chubbypanda,

I apologize for contacting you in this roundabout way - I couldn't find an email at the Epicurious Wanderer (hence this comment, on your live journal...your quite prolific it seems)

I came across the site while working on a Los Angeles version of BlogSoop. I launched in New York last month and in SF a few weeks ago. BS compiles blogger restaurant reviews into a searchable restaurant database. I was hoping to incorporate your restaurant reviews into the LA version.

I want to make sure everyone involved is comfortable with the idea. Feel free to drop me a note with any questions or concerns. I'm happy to explain everything in greater detail. Best, Doug

blogsoop @ GMAIL

hi i ran across your journal after someone mentioned it in a post on oc. i also am taiwanese and live in irvine. i think i've been to a bunch of the places you've written about (i've been reading a few posts here and there) and like your writing style.

i used to frequent chowhound a lot before the buyout and even went to a couple of the meet-ups but have fallen out of habit of visiting that site unless i am searching for something specific. i spend most of my online time on lj so it would be awesome to have you on my flist. friends? =)