I’m having a “Machete” moment. OR maybe it’s just lunch??? Beef Barbacoa Burrito with beans, rice, cheese, and pico de gallo from Trejo’s Tacos in Santa Monica. Got my chips and guacamole too. . #trejostacos #beefbarbacoa #burrito

FINALLY!!! I was able to get a Calabama Breakfast Sandwich today. From @calabama, who was finishing up a two week appearance at @smorgasburgla in DTLA. It was a kind of a “sleep-on-the-sofa” stay… Usually, reservations are available one day a week and I always miss out, so no red bucket drop for me on Sundays. Until today… A southern breakfast sandwich with bacon, eggs, cheese, onions, and avocado, but more like a grilled breakfast sandwich. Who doesn’t like grilled cheese sandwiches??? It was a delicious quick stop, as I only had time to stop for the breakfast sandwich. #calabama #breakfastsandwich #sandwich #popup

After getting my haircut today, I headed to get lunch. When I arrived at the location, the owner was just closing up for the day. He saw me and apologized that they had to close early because he has no staff to keep longer hours. I told him not to worry about it, I’m in the restaurant biz and we’re going through the same issue. So I headed to Plan B… . Three Taco Combo & Drink at Casitas Taco Al Carbon in Burbank. The food here has been the same for over 20+ years, since my days at the Walt Disney Studios. It was either the taco combo or the Grande Burrito. Tacos Forever #tacos #tacocombo

It’s Sandwich Saturday! NOW, one of my favorite sandwiches… Jambon Beurre from Clark Street Bread in DTLA. With Paris ham, comté, mustard, butter and cornichon on our French baguette. #sandwichsaturday #jambonbeurre #clarkstreetbread

It was a warm afternoon, so it was time for Soba Noodles (Buckwheat Noodles) at Sanuki Sandou inside the Mitsuwa Marketplace in West LA. #sobanoodles #zarusoba #buckwheatnoodles #coldnoodles

Because Picanha Waits For No One! Nothing like a good Sirloin Cap (Picanha) with the right touch of salt served over Garlic Noodles with Chicken Stroganoff and salad at @pampasgrill in Culver City. Now that I have Brazilian BBQ checked off for the week, I’ll have to decide what type of BBQ I’ll have this weekend… Happy Wednesday! #picanha #sirloincap #brazilianbbq #bbq

After wishing my mom a Happy Mother’s Day… It was time to think about dinner and last night’s conversation was about Korean food. So I headed to @manduyo_sg at @blossommarkethall in San Gabriel. I ordered the “Breathtaking Beef Galbi” (Short Rib), an authentic Korean soy marinated Beef Short rib (LA Galbi) served over rice with salad. Get a side of their Roasted Kimchi too… I also ordered 5 of their Beef Bulgogi dumplings to take home too. Did you know that you can make @manduyo dumplings at home? You can buy their two most popular dumplings to make at home (Beef Bulgogi & Spicy Pork). Happy Mother’s Day! #dumplingsathome #galbiplate #manduyo

Chilaquiles on a Sunday! The ONLY day I could sleep in this week and I ended up waking up early 🤦🏻‍♂️ Served with sour cream and topped with 2 eggs and comes with rice & beans from @eltepeyaccafe in Boyle Heights. Now, I need to call mom… Happy Mother’s Day! #Chilaquiles #sundaybreakfast

It’s Sandwich Saturday! I’ve been wanting to try this place for awhile and that day has finally come. Italian Salumi from A Cut Above Butcher Shop in Santa Monica. With Mortadella, Capicola, Sopresatta, Coppa, Salami, Provolone Cheese, Giardiniera, Arugul, Aioli, and Dijon on a Baguette. Delicious! Happy Saturday #sandwichsaturday #sandwich #italiansalumi

Finally… Got to enjoy an afternoon off with some good food, since this week was such the disaster. Picanha & Brazilian Sausage (Toscana) Plate from @bbq.brazilian, a pop-up in West LA. With fries, rice, vinagrete and farofa. I had stopped here for a Picanha Sandwich a few weeks ago and it was really good. I wanted to comeback and try the Picanha (Sirloin Cap) Plate and wanted to try the Toscana (Brazilian Sausage) too. It was a good lunch and I’ll be back! Hopefully I can getaway from work early again for more Picanha at the his pop-up right on the corner of National & Sawtelle in West LA. Birthday Week continues… #picanha #toscana #popup #brazilianbbq

Not the way I wanted to celebrate… BUT, we can’t always have what we want, even on one’s birthday. The morning started out by a wake up call from the accounting dept saying I didn’t approve all of the time cards. The time card I didn’t approve was for someone who no longer works for us anymore. You woke me up for this??? Then I get to work and the plumber sets off the fire alarm and doesn’t know how to turn off the siren, he was here last week too. AND this was only the beginning of the day. No matter how crappy my day was at work, I am fortunate to have good friends and family who took time to call, text, or sent me a message on social media. It made a bad day a lot better. A couple of weeks ago, my mom commented that no matter what kind of problems or issues we might have, there’s always someone who’s in a worst situation. Be thankful. As someone who has many followers in Eastern Europe, I have a connection with those in Ukraine who are dealing with this invasion, destruction, and the loss of life. So, my crappy birthday doesn’t seem so bad anymore, right? So, when I saw no line at Benito’s Taco Shop on a Taco Tuesday, I had to stop and order 5 Rolled Tacos. For those of you keeping score at home, this is what I had for my birthday dinner. Thank you, I am grateful. #taquitos #birthdaydinner

It’s Sunday Morning, I couldn’t decide what I wanted for breakfast… After doing laundry, I headed to the @beverlyhillsfarmersmarket for an Avocado Toast breakfast. An Original Avocado Toast with a whole avocado on a @bubandgrandmasbread sourdough (with the optional toppings I selected) Dill Salad (cucumbers & tomatoes) AND Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms from @avocadotoastca at the #beverlyhillsfarmersmarket. I’ve picked up breakfast from @avocadotoastca about 4-5x this year so far AND the toppings I selected today were just WOW!!! My only regret, I didn’t get two… #avocadotoast #avocadotoastca #farmersmarket

Happy National Boba Day! The Boba is Bobaing… #boba #foodcalendar

It’s Sandwich Saturday! My favorite bagel sandwich is the Whitefish at Maury’s Bagels in Los Angeles. Don’t get me wrong, I love Lox & Cream Cheese on an Everything Bagel 🥯, but the Whitefish at Maury’s is Highly Recommended. Happy Saturday! #sandwichsaturday #bagel #whitefishbagel

The Japanese Fried Chicken was so good the last time, I had to stop again for Original and Lemon Pepper flavored fried chicken. It’s a pop-up on Thursday nights to Sunday nights from 6 PM to about 10 PM, unless he sells out early. Venmo or Cash. Check the IG for any changes, @eat.jfc #japanesefriedchicken #karaage #friedchicken #popup

A detour on the way home and I get a Asada Taco…. Pretty Cool… #tacos .#carneasadatacos

It’s National Prime Rib Day! The Lawry’s Cut at Lawry’s The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills. With Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Corn, and Yorkshire Pudding (not pictured). “Prime Rib” sounds a lot better than a “Standing Rib Roast,” right??? Which is what Prime Rib is and a cut of beef from the primal rib. Regardless of what we call it, it was delicious! So, Happy Primal Rib Day! 😂 #nationalprimeribday #primerib #lawrysprimerib #foodcalendar #foodholidays

When things don’t exactly go the direction you had thought. So… It’s Ramen Time! Chashu Shoyu Ramen from Santouka in WLA. It was delicious with a good amount of pork. This was a Regular size, and with the day I had, it just wasn’t enough. #chashushoyuramen #ramen #santouka #mitsuwamarketplace

Just a taste of today’s special, Goat Curry from Caribbean Gourmet.at Blossom Market Hall. Delicious! Funny, I’m not a curry fan, but so much flavor vs. just a lot of curry. #todaysspecial #goatcurry

Grandma’s in Paris from Jeff’s Table in Highland Park With Ham and Cultured Butter on a Clark Street Bakery Baguette with Bread & Butter Pickles & Grainy Dijon Mustard. #sandwichsaturday #sandwich #jeffstable #highlandpark

It’s Sandwich Saturday! “The Sandwich” from Roma Market in Pasadena. At the deli counter, you’ll find a stack of pink paper wrapped sandwiches, as Mr. Mazzeo makes 500+ of these sandwiches a day or until he runs out of bread… A couple slices each of capicola, mortadella, salami and provolone on a crusty roll with a drizzle of good olive oil are the components of the sandwich Mr. Mazzeo has made over 60 years. It’s not fancy at all, just a good simple sandwich. I usually bring it home and add a good mustard to it, just don’t tell Mr. Mazzeo… 😂 #sandwichsaturday #sandwich #coldcutsandwich

Spicy Tuna Bowl from Silverlake Ramen in Santa Monica. Spicy tuna, mixed greens, fried onion, onion dressing and avocado over rice. I wish the Spicy Tuna had more flavor vs. just being spicy.

Cause some days a Chile Relleno Burrito from La Azteca Tortilleria calls out your name… Poblano Pepper, Grilled Tomato, Onions, Cilantro & Refried Beans in a freshly made tortilla… #signatureitem #chilerellenoburrito #burrito

Combo with Cold Soba Noodles and Shrimp Tempura Bowl from Sanuki Sandou at Mitsuwa Marketplace in West LA.

My friends and family know I don’t eat Curry, but when it comes from the Best Caribbean Food in the area, this is today’s lunch. Today’s Special, Shrimp Curry from Caribbean Gourmet at Blossom Market Hall in San Gabriel. With Rice, Vegetables, Chickpeas, and Fried Plantains. I also got a Roti right off the grill too. #caribbeanfood #shrimpcurry #roti