Keeping up with the Jonses...

I think that living in Los Angeles has sort of made me lemming.  Not that I have ever been that much of a leader... I guess that I've tried to take advantage of certain opportunities that come up here, that, if I were living anywhere else, I wouldn't ever be able to.  One of the biggest opportunities that living in L.A. has granted me is great places to eat.  I love going to places that I read about in the newspaper or in magazines.  I rely heavily on recommendations by friends.  I especially appreciate stopping by unique places that happen to catch my eye (hello, pupusas!!) as I tool around the city.

The latest food sensation to hit the streets are the Kogi BBQ trucks. I learned about this online to reality phenomenon from a friend via Twitter.  What's unique about getting your Kogi fix is that they're doubly mobile;  You track their location either via homepage, or follow them on Twitter (kogibbq).  Their two trucks, Roja and Verde,  set up at different locations around town.  They'll tweet where they're going, and if you're in the neighborhood, GET THERE FAST!!  The line grows quickly, and once they run out of food, you'll see taillights.  The Kogi concept is Korean/Mexican fusion to go. The offerings are simple: chicken, beef, pork, or tofu marinated with deliciously amazing spicy Korean flavors, topped with green onion and cabbage slaw (I think there was some sesame oil in there, too) and wrapped in a warm tortilla; Tacos are $2, burritos are $5.  If you're not into driving around town, following a catering truck as though they were The Grateful Dead, you can always stop by The Alibi Room in Culver City and partake in an adult beverage while you nosh on a wider variety of yummies (kimchi quesadilla, house-made lotus & taro chips...  ICE CREAM!)  Prices at the Alibi Room are a bit higher, but c'mon...  you can fork out $7 for a fantastic meal, right?!


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