Abe and I needed a place to get some work done for the hour between brunch at Native Foods and my shrinky dink. We stopped at a cafe that we’ve never noticed before – on Pico, near Fairfax.
Paper or Plastik has a beautiful space with good coffee (<—says Abe)…
…and a lot of laptop customers:
We were still full from vegan desserts, but how good do their sweets look?!?
Abe went to a friend’s comedy show; I had to wait at home to find out my call time for a movie shoot I’m doing today. Didn’t have an appetite until 8:30 pm - Mo’s leftovers all to myself:
Bulked up with the addition of arugula and spring mix
I can eat a soggy salad, but not a mushy apple. This one was nice n crunchy
I don’t have to report to set until noon in Alhambra! Any must-tries in the area?
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I wish I had some good leftovers for tonight! I am with you…NO mushy apples!
That lattice-topped pie looks amazing!!
My friends always make fun of me- but I love mushy apples. I actually don’t like them if they are too crisp. I know…it’s weird. lol
Cafe looks cute, love the name of it!
Have a good day at your movie set : )
~Michelle
I don’t like soggy apples either. Have you tried honeycrisp apples? They are my absolute favorite and I’ve already gone through dozens of them in the past couple month.
i do love honeycrisps. i even just love the name of them!
That cafe/restaurant looked like where I want/need to spend my afternoon. I am always excited to try new vegan desserts too! Thank you for sharing. I hope you have a lovely afternoon, my friend!
Perfectly Sweet on Main St. near Garfield Blvd – I like their tres leches cake. They sell to Whole Foods in Pasadena too.
Half and Half Tea House in Monterey Park. It is off of Atlantic Blvd., across the street from the 99 Ranch Market. Their milk teas are really good.
Have you tried the Hainan chicken from Savoy? It’s the best one outside of Singapore. It’s on Valley Blvd., and I think the cross steet is Chapel.
Have fun in Alhambra.
In-N-Out (cheeseburger animal-style), if you’ve had it before, on the corner of Garfield Ave. and Huntington Dr.
Tasty Garden (on Valley and Garfield) I think? Their HK style waffle is good!! I think I blogged about it before here: http://delightfultastebuds.wordpress.com/2010/09/26/some-progress-or-still-too-early-to-judge/
That place looks gorgeous. I love the ceiling!
And soggy apples suck!
I love cafes like that – just don’t have them in my neck of the woods anymore being 50 miles nw of Chicago. But, I have a shorter commute which is better!
Mushy apples are the worst! I need crunch all the time.
Cute name for a cafe. Your blog really makes me want to travel to CA soon! So much fresh produce.
You always find the cutest cafes! All the baked goodies look awesome. I especially appreciate those scones…deeelish.
My very favorite crisp and crunchy apple is a Stayman Winesap at the height of its season. Mmmmm.
Fosselman’s Ice Cream in Alhambra – some of the best homemade ice cream ever. I like to get a sundae with fresh whipped cream and nuts but the ice cream is amazing alone too. It’s one of my favorites and I always make a point of swinging by when I’m back in LA…
oh yes! fosselman’s is SO good! great suggestion
Looks like an awesome study spot!
Oh! You’re coming to Alhambra? Try Lovebirds Cafe and Bakery — wonderful! Vegetarian options too, everything is SO fresh
I just read your interview with8Asians.com. It was excellent, and so open. I am most impressed.
Café looks awesome; yesterday I have been to Charles B Wang center in New York. It is an Asian Restaurant. I enjoyed dinner there. The whole building looks great. They have gift shop too where they use recycled items to make unique gifts. To know more click here- http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/wang.