santa monica: joe's pizza

tommy takes in a ny slice in santa monica at joe's of bleeker...


fresh mozzarella

tommy says: the thin crust and sauce were just right... the mozzarella wasn't so fresh and the slice could've been warmed up a lil longer. all in all an ok slice, not the greatest, but its still worth a return visit.

joe's pizza

111 broadway

santa monica, ca 90407

(310) 395-9222
http://www.joespizza.com/

phoenix - scottsdale: orange table

tommy hits up orange table in the valley of the sun...


ruben


cafe


arrogant bastard burger

tommy says: best burger in phoenix! ruben was quite tasty and the cafe was refreshing. can be tricky to find, but its worth the search!

orange table

7373 e scottsdale mall, #6

scottsdale, az 85251

menu

culver city: beacon

tommy doesn't see the light at beacon


green papaya salad


tasmanian salmon trout with falls mills stone ground grits, and chinese black bean sauce


green tea and sour cream ice cream sundae with strawberriebs, kiwi, and crunchy bits

tommy says: overall, food was underwhelming food and generally bland. green papaya salad was ok, but could have used some umph. the salmon had skin that was nice and crisp and the black bean sauce paired nicely. the grits were completely flavorless and boring. the ice cream sundae was not bad, but was still lacking... ho hum...

beacon

3280 helms ave

culver city, ca 90232

(310) 838-7500
http://www.beacon-la.com/

san gabriel valley - alhambra: 101 noodle express

tommy experiences his first beef roll at 101 noodle express in alhambra...


cold tofu noodles


fried shrimp and pumpkin dumplings
scallop and pork dumplings


BEEF ROLLS

tommy says: the beef rolls are amazing!! the dumplings aren't bad either, but the beef rolls is where its at! the meat is so tender, the sauce is flavorful, the essence of cilantro complements without being overpowering, and the wrap just binds up the heavenly concoction! a gift from the gods!

101 noodle express
1408 e valley blvd
alhambra, ca 91801
(626) 300-8654
http://www.yelp.com/biz/101-noodle-express-alhambra

los angeles: pizzeria mozza

tommy tries batali's pizzeria mozza


meatballs al forno
fior di latte, apple, celery & ligurian olives


clams, garlic, oregano, parmigiano & pecorino


fennel sausage, panna & spring onions

tommy says: the crust on the pizza is the real draw. the salad and meatballs were good, as was the sausage pizza. the clam pizza was too clammy and could have used a tomato sauce to help balance out the flavor... although from the looks of it, it appears that none of the pizzas have any kind of sauce... reservations are a must, even for an early dinner.

pizzeria mozza

641 n highland ave

los angeles, ca 90036

(323) 297-0101

http://www.mozza-la.com/pizzeria/about.cfm