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Toaster Coasters

Available at the MoMA store, these coasters take on a whole new profile as pieces of toast. From designer Patricia Naves, the Toaster Coasters are an embodiment of a food that is so common in our lives with the clever touch of being packaged as a loaf of bread. [CoolHunting]

Top Ten Tacos of 2010

The folks over at the Great Taco Hunt have compiled their list of the best Los Angeles tacos of 2010. A mix of both traditional and gourmet tacos, these trucks symbolize the diversity and delicious simple cuisine that our fine city has to offer. If you need a recommendation of what taco’s to get when venturing out to some of these trucks, just take a look at the two battling it out for first place, Pastor is king. I’ve already come to terms with the fact that I will not able to move to any big city outside of California because their tacos are far inferior to those we have become accustomed to eating in Los Angeles.

I Heart Pies

Whether it’s the beginning of a new trend like the boom of trendy cupcake shops or not, it’s definitely a tasty idea, and it’s happening right here in Los Angeles. I Heart Pies is the culinary brainchild of two local pastry chefs looking to give their contemporary take on the world of pies. The most enticing to me is the chocolate bourbon pie. [LAist]

The Breslin at Ace Hotel New York

A traditional looking New York tavern with a Michelin star? That’s what you get at the Breslin, a bar restaurant connected to the Ace Hotel New York in the Flat Iron district. The classic decor and local beers on tap lend itself to be any other New York tavern, but the fine cuisine coming out of the kitchen has been heralded enough to warrant a star from the well respected Michelin Guide.

Minetta Tavern Greenwich Village

Nestled on a small street corner in Greenwich Village New York since 1937, Minetta Tavern boasts the quality of a Parisien steakhouse with the traditional flavor of a classic New York tavern. I had the privilege of finding this place while wandering through the Village on a recent trip to New York and had no idea the level of history and local lore I had stumbled on to. Frequented once by Earnest Hemmingway, E. E. Cummings and other legendary writers, the menu boasts a famous hamburger, exotic bloody marys, cask ales and other finely mixed cocktails.

Burgervetica

The world of typefaces meets the world of cuisine in the Burgervetica poster over at Society 6. By using Helvetica, the order and color of the words allows one to see them as individual pieces forming together to make the standard depiction of a hamburger, rather than just some food items listed on a poster.

Toddy G’s

One of the most alluring and fascinating aspects of Los Angeles’ cultural transformation is the shift of focus back to downtown and the original neighborhoods of our historic city. In particular, the Art’s District east of Downtown, has transformed from a downtrodden industrial area and to a vibrant center of arts, food and nightlife. Following in the footsteps of pioneers such as Tony’s, Wurstkuche, Church and State, Royal Claytons and countless art galleries, Toddy G’s has opened up right next to Tony’s serving their authentic New York style pizzas. To an outsider, it would seem like an obscure area to open a cool new pizza place, but to us Angelenos it’s another reason why we love the diverse and unique culture our city has to offer.

Wurstkuche in Venice

It is being reported that the Downtown Los Angeles sausage kitchen Wurstkuche has secured a new location in Venice at the Air Conditioned Supper Club. Quickly becoming an LA institution, this spot should do very well with the Westsiders who are scared of venturing East for some stellar eats. [CarolineOnCrack]

Rameniac Ramen Noodle Blog

The foodie world is full folks that love all types of cuisines and enthusiasts that have such a passion about one type of food that they have devoted a whole blog to it, the Rameniac would definitely be the latter. So meticulous in fact, the author breaks down each bowl of ramen into a rating system based on the following categories: soup, noodles, toppings, sides, ambiance and intangibles. Blogs like this are so valuable and informative because they can transform a noodle amateur into a ramen conneiseur.

Clifton’s Cafeteria

The historic Clifton’s Cafeteria in Downtown Los Angeles has been bought by Andrew Meieran the owner and operator of the Edison. Andrew is devoted to the preservation of design and historical integrity of his projects, making him the ideal person to purchase the venue. The Broadway corridor on which Clifton’s has called it’s home since the 1930′s, is currently a prime focus of revitalization in Downtown Los Angeles with hopes to bring the street back to it’s once lively and prestigious state.

Beer Style Diagram

An informative and elaborately designed diagram that graphically explains different types of beer styles. Basically there are two types, Ales and Lagers which are then further refined into several other different styles. For a non beer connoisseur this will come as a quite a task to comprehend, but you will be able to discover how complex and intricate the world of beers has become.

Sunset Beer Company

The Sunset Beer Company will be a beer store opening up in Echo Park early next year sporting a diverse selection of fine beers and a tasting room. The shop is being opened up by local wine store owners who are catering to the upswell of Angelenos into the craft beer scene. [EaterLA]