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Grand Central Market: Reinventing Itself to Death

Posted on August 28, 2013 by EL CHAVO!

I’ve been visiting the Grand Central Market quite regularly since I started working Downtown. It’s always been a good place for a few reasons, mostly for some cheap veggies, a good source of dry chiles and spices, and sometimes for a bite to eat. It seems that wasn’t good enough for the owners of the building who see the dollar bills of new money flashing before them. Now we find the GCM in transition, going from a useful market and lunch spot to becoming a source for recreational eating and who knows what else. I’ve been watching the process, mostly watching stalls I frequented disappear, to be replaced by foodie vendors that I’m not so enthralled to visit.

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Huevos Rancheros: Los Chilitos

Posted on August 23, 2013 by EL CHAVO!

I was going to be in South El Monte this particular day so I figured I’d check on Yelp if there was some place nearby that might be worth a visit. Only 2 reviews but they seemed promising, plus they have HR’s! Let’s give it a go.

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Los Tres Borrachos

Posted on August 18, 2013 by EL CHAVO!

It’s Sunday afternoon in Lincoln Heights. Thus I bring you 3 random drunks I came across on a quick walk around town. The guy above seemed to be using his extra pair of shoes to maintain balance, not unlike a tight rope walker.

Warning: the final picture includes a penis, don’t click ahead if you’d rather not see some marrano pito.

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The Most Boring Torta In The World

Posted on August 17, 2013 by EL CHAVO!

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!

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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