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BY LOCALS FOR LOCALS /// WHERE TO BE MONDAY-SUNDAY
ALL ABOUT THE GAINS From Southern to Peruvian, Executive Chef Erwin Tjahyadi Loves It All
EXPERT: Erwin Tjahyadi CREDENTIALS: Executive Chef, Komodo and Bone Kettle
MONDAY ¢ I like to start off my week with a clean meatless meal from Kazunori, most especially after a busy and indulgent weekend of eating and drinking. If I could eat Blue Crab Rolls everyday of the week, I would. kazunorisushi.com TUESDAY ¢ Taco Tuesdays at Ricky's will make anyone a believer. Freshly fried fish tacos sitting on warm homemade tortillas, slaw and magic sauce— coupled with pickled chili for a bite. WEDNESDAY ¢ No frills Peruvian Japanese Rotisserie Chicken from Pollo a La Brasa Western, a mom and pop joint, always hits home for me, both in value and quality. This is the epitome of a great LA cuisine.
“If I could eat Blue Crab Rolls everyday of the week, I would.”
THURSDAY ¢ No one does Southern comfort food with this much style and substance like the crew at Preux & Proper. It’s a cozy space to chill at, has an awesome team and solid menu that will leave your taste buds dancing. preuxandproper.com
FRIDAY ¢ My pride and joy spot in Pasadena: Bone Kettle. Catering to adventurous foodies, brave enough to experience ultra rich bone broth and a lineup of bold Southeast Asian tapas. bonekettle.com SATURDAY ¢ Rolling into my favorite dim sum spot, Elite Restaurant, and feasting after a long session at the gym pretty much encapsulates my Saturday routine. #postworkout SUNDAY ¢ Sundays are for football, beer, friends, and tacos. Komodo Venice has a great Bottomless Sangria program to pair with killer tacos, nachos and tater tots—a clear winning space for watching football and kicking it with the homies. komodofood.com
KOMODO 235 Main St Venice, CA, 90291 310.255.6742 www.komodofood.com Photoshoot Location: BONE KETTLE 67 North Raymond Ave Pasadena, CA 91103 www.bonekettle.com
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Photographed By: Joe Nardello