Work It, Berk: January 2013

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Work It, Berk: Red Beanie

Spotted at Bancroft & Telegraph.
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Monday, January 28, 2013

Work It, Berk: Spot On

Spotted at Bancroft & Telegraph.
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Monday, January 21, 2013

Work It, Berk: Effortless

Spotted at the farmers' market on Center and MLK.
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Monday, January 14, 2013

Work It, Berk: Market Fresh

Spotted at the farmers' market on Center and MLK.
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Friday, January 11, 2013

Work It, Berk: Downtown Duo

Spotted on Shattuck near Allston.
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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Eat in Los Angeles: Neveux Artisan Creamery

Cardamon Creme Fraiche (left) and Maple Fig ice cream

You've probably noticed that I have quite a sweet tooth, which is often filled by ice cream. While in the Bay Area, I acquired a taste for gourmet ice cream featuring exotic (to me) ingredients like lavender and basil. After a close friend started working at an organic ice cream store on Telegraph in Oakland's Temescal District, my palate and desire for these gourmet treats grew. Luckily, when I returned to Los Angeles, I discovered Neveux Artisan Creamery on Melrose between Martel and Vista before my symptoms of bougie ice cream withdrawal exacerbated.

Unlike some of the über popular ice cream stores in Berkeley, at Neveux's you rarely have to wait in line and you can try two scoops for the price of one up north. That is not to say there's any decrease in quality; in fact, their blends have a smoothness and creaminess that is enviable to competitors. I've also tweeted at Leo the owner a few times and he's always responded with kind words. With ice cream in hand and attention received, what more could you ask for?

Monday, January 7, 2013

Eat in West Hollywood: Flavor of India

Buffet plate featuring naan, rice, dal, chicken tikka masala, paneer, and aloo gobi

Flavor of India has the best Indian buffet in Los Angeles. I've searched high and low for a dynamic and thoroughly delicious Indian buffet (mainly west of La Brea) and Flavor of India on Santa Monica near Doheny in West Hollywood always comes out on top. The buffet features a solid selection for meat and veggie fiends alike. Some of the most commonly prepared dishes include tomato and cucumber salad, rice, naan, dal, some type of paneer dish, sautéed cauliflower and potatoes (aloo gobi), chicken tikka masala, tandoori chicken, a lamb dish, rice pudding, and fruit. My personal favorites are the naan, paneer, and rice pudding.

I've never had a bad experience here and their dishes are nothing short of delicious. They have a very welcoming and cognizant staff as well as a lovely semi open-air atmosphere. If you miss their brunch hours, you are still guaranteed to eat a tasty meal from their dinner menu.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Eat in Berkeley: Thai Temple Brunch

Pad Thai and Yellow Curry with Chicken

Beef Noodle Soup

Mango Sticky Rice

Khanom Bah-Bin, coconut pancake (left), and Khanom Krok, coconut pudding

Brunch at the Wat Mongkolratanaram Thai temple is one of Berkeley's not-so-well-kept secrets. Every Sunday morning, Thai temple, as it is commonly known, opens up its doors on Russell off of MLK to allow dozens of Berkeley residents to feast on their wide selection of Thai food. After exchanging a few dollars for some tokens, patrons make their way to six different lines serving vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, noodle soups, desserts, and beverages.

I have visited over a dozen times, trying every dish pictured above, and I can firmly say that they're all pretty solid examples of good Thai food. They also ~~recently~~ (recently as in several years ago; thanks for the correction, Kim!) started serving fried coconut milk desserts, which can really only be a good thing. Word to the wise, visit around noon before the food starts to run out and prepare to take home leftovers.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

January Playlist by Whitney Deng and Mallory Watkins

Whitney and Mallory, the pair behind Ready Two Wear

I'm pretty sure that Whitney Deng and Mallory Watkins were born with style oozing through their veins. They've mastered the art of mixing low fashion and high fashion pieces, while always staying on the pulse of what's trendy. I met the two ladies a couple years ago, before their style was as polished as it is today and when they still blogged under the name of WhitWatWear. They have since moved on to take the fashion blogging world by storm as the duo behind Ready Two Wear. Check out their blog for a strong command of color and texture as well as an almost infinite supply of statement necklaces. Let Whitney and Mallory help you ring in the new year with their January playlist.

This photo was used with Whitney and Mallory's permission and seal of approval.

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