Nina on the Moon

Downtown Los Angeles: Beautiful Architecture and Historic- Cultural Monuments

Downtown Los Angeles has some of the most beautiful architecture I’ve seen. I swear every district has buildings that have such eye-catching detail. The different styles of architecture in Downtown Los Angeles are really breath-taking and I highly recommend walking around and taking a look for yourself. And if you aren’t going to be in DTLA any time soon, why not take a stroll thru your downtown and explore the architecture? 🙂 
 
Below are some of my favorite buildings in Downtown LA. Some are Historic-Cultural Monuments!
 

Above: Angels Flight is a funicular railway. Funicular basically means that it’s a little tram that goes up a steep slope. It opened in 1901 and was designated a Historic Monument of LA on August 6, 1962. 
Location: Hill Street and 3rd Street.


Above: Eastern Columbia Building was built in 1930s. YES, it’s ART DECO! It stands out from the rest with its beautiful turquoise colour and gold details. It was designated a Historic Monument of LA on June 28, 1985.
Location: 849 South Broadway

Above: The City Hall building  was designed by John Parkinson, John C. Austin, and Albert C. Martin, Sr., and was completed in 1928. It is the tallest base-isolated structure in the world. The tower is art-deco. Interesting fact, the concrete in its tower was made with sand from each of California‘s 58 counties and water from its 21 historical missions. The building was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1976.
Location: 200 North Spring Street

Above: United Artists Building was designed by the architect C. Howard Crane for the United Artists corporation formed by Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford.Construction was completed in 1927. Its style is Spanish Gothic.
Location: 929 South Broadway

Above: Pantages Theatre opened in 1920. In 1929 it became Warner Bros Downtown Theatre and in 1988 it became the Jewelry Theatre Centre.

Location: 410 W 6th Street

Above: Trinity Auditorium.
Location: 830 S. Grand Ave.
Above: Not sure what this building is called, but it’s gorgeous! I really like how it seems to have 3 different styles/textures. I tried taking a close up of the 3D faces in the wall in the second photo.
Above: Walt Disney Concert Hall by architect Frank Gehry opened on October 24, 2003.
Location: 111 S Grand Ave
Above: Not sure what this building is called, but it caught my attention while walking around DTLA.
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Brew Co in Manhattan Beach, CA

We were heading towards Torrence to return our Toyota Prius V and realized that we had about six hours to kill before catching our flight to Vancouver. So I checked the GPS for a beach that was  around Torrence and LAX and stumbled upon Manhattan Beach, a beachfront City located in SW LA.


All I can say is that Manhattan Beach is BEAUTIFUL. There are many cute boutiques, coffee joints, eateries and pretty houses to look at too. 


We parked our car on the main street, Manhattan Beach Boulevard and headed downhill towards to beach on foot. We were excited to see that there was a pier to enjoy too, so we continued our walk on the Manhattan Beach Pier and appreciated the beautiful view; people swimming, playing volleyball, fishing and of course a Cali must, SURFING! 


After a while, our stomach’s started to grumble and we were ready to get some lunch, so we headed back up the hill on Manhattan Beach Boulevard and came across a couple of restaurants. After checking out a couple of the menus, we decided to take a seat at Brew Co.
Image from Brew Co.

We were seated quickly and had a great view of the beach. Brew Co has a a good variety of choices for food and drinks on their menu. Their appetizer list is great, you can have the typical appy of nachos, calamari, wings or go for some kabobs or filet mignon chili.


They have 11 different kinds of salads to choose from and have lunch and dinner sized portions. I’m not really a salad kind of eater when I go to restaurants, so unfortunately I didn’t try one, but Hawaiian Ahi Salad was tempting.

Yes, they also have sandwiches and burgers, which come with your choice of one side. Gabriel ordered the Hickory Burger: USDA PRIME ground chuck topped with bacon, two onion rings, homemade hickory BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, tomato and lettuce served on a homemade sesame seed bun…with a side of fries. His hickory burger was literally half the size of his head. I still don’t know how heat managed to put that thing in his mouth hahaha.


He really liked his Hickory Burger, said the patty was juicy and was happy that there were more than 2 pieces of onion rings inside!

I ordered the Tex-Mex Chipotle Burger: Seasoned USDA PRIME ground chuck, jalapeno Jack cheese, grilled Anaheim chilies, green leaf lettuce, guacamole, tomatoes, red onions and chipotle aioli on a toasted French roll…with a side of onion rings.


I also enjoyed my meal, but was disappointed that my Tex-Mex Chipotle Burger was not spicy at all. I guess the grilled chilies and chipotle aioli were weak…so I had to pour some Frank’s on it, which is a different kind of heat compared to chipotle and chilies. 

Lots of good local and international beers and wines to choose from too. We obviously went for a pint of beer because it’s the perfect pairing for a burger. We’ll give Brew Co another go next time we are in LA for sure.
BREW CO
124 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA
90266
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La Guelaguetza in Los Angeles, California

Yeah, I know! This weekly  spotlight on the delicious food from various restaurants is making my mouth water too!! Hahaha, I’m going to start calling this segment, the Monday Munchies hahaha.

La Guelaguetza is not only THE LA hot spot for authentic Oaxacan food, but also home to one of the largest selections of Mezcals in the USA! And our local LA friends said to believe the hype, that it was DELICIOSO! So you can kind of get a feel of why Gabriel and I were so excited to finally sit down and eat at La Guelaguetza! 

Bueno, upon arriving, we were warmly greeted and quickly seated. And like any good Mexican restaurant, the complimentary totopos, or “tortilla chips” were served. But to our wonderful surprise, they were served with a side of MOLE (moh-leh), instead of your typical pico de gallo!!!!!! ^.^ Now if you haven’t tried MOLE before, oh mai gawsh you are missing out! 

There were many delicious authentic Oaxacan options on the menu, so we asked our server to recommend a dish that we could share.  He suggested we try the Especial de Carnes, which includes: grilled tasajo (thinly sliced grilled beef), cecina (thinly sliced, salted and partially dried beef or pork), chorizo and Oaxacan string cheese. Served with rice, black beans and green salad. 

We liked the Especial de Carnes, but I honestly don’t know if it was worth the $16. I was disappointed with the store bought tortillas that had clearly been warmed up in micowave…which were advertised on their menu as freshly hand made.
Onto our next dish…a plate of fried CHAPULINES (grasshoppers). Yes, I was feeling adventurous and in need of something high in protein (and crunchy!), hahaha! I had never eaten grasshoppers before, so I figured I might as well check that off my bucket list! We also asked if we could have a sampling of three moles on the side (red, black and coloradito).

When I saw this huge plate of CHAPULINES infront of me, I thought I had lost my mind…forget it, I was about to bail eating those hopping insects…ah, f#CK it, I grabbed one, closed my eyes and started chewing…and chewing….and chewing. Damn, these little grasshopper were dry and crunchy!! Hahaha, mind over matter…forget they’re grasshoppers that have legs and eyes and poop inside….by making TACOS!!

I grabbed a tortilla, spread some mole negro, added some Oaxacan cheese, sprinkled a handful of grasshoppers ontop, rolled it up and took a bite….mmmmmmuch better! I highly recommend eating tacos de chapulines! Hahaha, I had about 5, each time rotating between moles (rojo, negro and coloradito).
La Guelaguetza Restaurant
3014 W Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
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Bob’s Big Boy in Burbank, California

Before heading to the Ellen show in Burbank, CA our friend Ana Lydia from Cabeza de Coco took us to Bob’s Big Boy, the home of the original double decker hamburger! Oh boy, were we in for a TREAT! This was our first time at the Historic Californian restaurant.

As soon as we opened the door and took a few steps in, we were warmly greeted by the host! He politely asked for our name and number of guests…when we asked how long the wait would be, he told us around 10 minutes and also mentioned that there were a few seats available at the “bar” if we wanted….
YES! I love eating at the bar, especially at diners or places that have that old school vibe, ya know what I mean? Hehehe. So we we quickly seated at the bar…and greeted by our server, Alma (who was GREAT, she told us about the classic car show held every Friday night and the 50s costume contest and classic car show trophy night held the first Saturday of every Month)!

I really couldn’t keep my eyes off of all of the memorabilia and decor in Bob’s Big Boy, it was BEAUTIFUL!!! Directly in front of where I was sitting, there was a two tier glass case with the original model of the first Bob’s Big Boy, different size Big Boy figurines and toy cars from the 1950s. Ah, I wish there were more places with the retro feel of the 50s!! Oh, and I heard that THE BEATLES ate here while they were on tour in the 60s!!

At Bob’s Big Boy you can buy anything from the classic breakfast favorites (pancakes, french toast, belgian waffles, omelettes, etc) to burgers (their FAMOUS BIG BOY burgers, gourmet burgers and sandwiches) and Bob’s Classics Chili Spaghetti. Wait that’s not all, they also have quesadillas, fried chicken, steak, shrimp/fish and Italian spaghetti!! And for those who prefer salads, they have  a couple choices for you too! 

Bob’s Big Boy has a great list of dessert classics from the 50s! Milkshakes, floats, sundaes, pies and cakes! Oh, and the classic Coca-Cola (Vanilla, Cherry and Chocolate).

So what did we order? I ordered “The Original Big Boy Combo” which is their original double-decker hamburger with two all-beef patties on a grilled sesame seed bun with crisp shredded lettuce, American cheese, dressings, an their “special” relish. It is served with french fries and a salad. I got onion rings instead of fries tho 😛 

The dinner salad was a big portion and there were many dressings to choose from. I went with my favorite, Ceasar. It even came with croutons and parmesan!
Original Big Boy Combo: $8.59

And to drink I had to have my favorite classic, a root beer float made with 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream and a whole lot of root beer! So much, that it’s served on a saucer for the over-flowing root beer hehehe. 
Root Beer Float $3.59

Check out the original double-decker hamburger and root beer float below!  I ate everything and was one step away from lickin my plate…ahahaha it was THAT GOOD! Everything tasted fresh!!

My husband, Gabriel ordered the “Super Big Boy Combo” which is basically the same double-decker hamburger, just with 50 percent more meat and cheese! Don’t mind his mixture of ketchup, mustard and hot sauce on the plate..lol
Super Big Boy Combo: $8.99

And to drink he had a Rich Vanilla Milkshake made with real ice cream, topped to the rim with whip and a cherry on top! There was also a little extra in the silver tin it was made in to fill up, yuuum! Gabriel says it’s one of the best milkshakes he’s had.
Rich Milkshake: $3.89

Uhm, my mouth has been watering the whole time I’ve been writing this post and now I want a double-decker hamburger and a root beer float!!! But it’s clearly TOO early for that, so I will go back to sleep and dream of being at Bob’s Big Boy eating…what’s in the photos below ahahaha.  Have a great day!! XOX
BOB’S BIG BOY
4211 W Riverside Dr
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 843-9334
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Bob’s Big Boy in Burbank, California

Before heading to the Ellen show in Burbank, CA our friend Ana Lydia from Cabeza de Coco took us to Bob’s Big Boy, the home of the original double decker hamburger! Oh boy, were we in for a TREAT! This was our first time at the Historic Californian restaurant.

As soon as we opened the door and took a few steps in, we were warmly greeted by the host! He politely asked for our name and number of guests…when we asked how long the wait would be, he told us around 10 minutes and also mentioned that there were a few seats available at the “bar” if we wanted….
YES! I love eating at the bar, especially at diners or places that have that old school vibe, ya know what I mean? Hehehe. So we we quickly seated at the bar…and greeted by our server, Alma (who was GREAT, she told us about the classic car show held every Friday night and the 50s costume contest and classic car show trophy night held the first Saturday of every Month)!

I really couldn’t keep my eyes off of all of the memorabilia and decor in Bob’s Big Boy, it was BEAUTIFUL!!! Directly in front of where I was sitting, there was a two tier glass case with the original model of the first Bob’s Big Boy, different size Big Boy figurines and toy cars from the 1950s. Ah, I wish there were more places with the retro feel of the 50s!! Oh, and I heard that THE BEATLES ate here while they were on tour in the 60s!!

At Bob’s Big Boy you can buy anything from the classic breakfast favorites (pancakes, french toast, belgian waffles, omelettes, etc) to burgers (their FAMOUS BIG BOY burgers, gourmet burgers and sandwiches) and Bob’s Classics Chili Spaghetti. Wait that’s not all, they also have quesadillas, fried chicken, steak, shrimp/fish and Italian spaghetti!! And for those who prefer salads, they have  a couple choices for you too! 

Bob’s Big Boy has a great list of dessert classics from the 50s! Milkshakes, floats, sundaes, pies and cakes! Oh, and the classic Coca-Cola (Vanilla, Cherry and Chocolate).

So what did we order? I ordered “The Original Big Boy Combo” which is their original double-decker hamburger with two all-beef patties on a grilled sesame seed bun with crisp shredded lettuce, American cheese, dressings, an their “special” relish. It is served with french fries and a salad. I got onion rings instead of fries tho 😛 

The dinner salad was a big portion and there were many dressings to choose from. I went with my favorite, Ceasar. It even came with croutons and parmesan!
Original Big Boy Combo: $8.59

And to drink I had to have my favorite classic, a root beer float made with 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream and a whole lot of root beer! So much, that it’s served on a saucer for the over-flowing root beer hehehe. 
Root Beer Float $3.59

Check out the original double-decker hamburger and root beer float below!  I ate everything and was one step away from lickin my plate…ahahaha it was THAT GOOD! Everything tasted fresh!!

My husband, Gabriel ordered the “Super Big Boy Combo” which is basically the same double-decker hamburger, just with 50 percent more meat and cheese! Don’t mind his mixture of ketchup, mustard and hot sauce on the plate..lol
Super Big Boy Combo: $8.99

And to drink he had a Rich Vanilla Milkshake made with real ice cream, topped to the rim with whip and a cherry on top! There was also a little extra in the silver tin it was made in to fill up, yuuum! Gabriel says it’s one of the best milkshakes he’s had.
Rich Milkshake: $3.89

Uhm, my mouth has been watering the whole time I’ve been writing this post and now I want a double-decker hamburger and a root beer float!!! But it’s clearly TOO early for that, so I will go back to sleep and dream of being at Bob’s Big Boy eating…what’s in the photos below ahahaha.  Have a great day!! XOX
BOB’S BIG BOY
4211 W Riverside Dr
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 843-9334
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Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles

Gabriel and I finally made it up to the iconic Griffith Observatory for the first time on our most recent trip to Los Angeles. We were SO thrilled to finally explore and observe the most visited public observatory in the world!!!

We decided that we were first going to take in the views from atop. We walked around the Griffith Observatory and enjoyed the astronomical views of LA, the Hollywood Sign and beyond. Yes, that little white blur in the first photo is the famous Hollywood Sign hehehe.  

After taking in the views from outside, we headed in towards the Ahmanson Hall of the Sky where we got to explore the Sun. In this hall you can learn about what causes the day and night, seasons, and Moon phases. My favorite part in the Ahmanson Hall of the Sky was being able to use the Solar telescopes to get a LIVE view of the Sun!!! 

Besides being obsessed with the Moon and the rest of Space, Gabriel and I also enjoy watching pendulums (energy), so we were excited to see the Foucault Pendulum while walking through the W.M Keck Foundation Central Rotunda towards the Wilder Hall of the Eye. You can also find beautiful Hugo Ballin Murals at the Rotunda, I fell in love with the mural on the ceiling from where the Pendulum hangs.

In the Wilder Hall of the Eye we learned how observing the Sky has changed over thousands of years and how it affects the way we perceive Earth and the universe. My favorite learning activity in this hall was the Sky dioramas, where illustrations explained how different peoples used the Sky to improve their lives. I could also sit and stare at the Tesla Coil for hours, it’s so cool! 😛

The Gottlieb Transit Corridor is a tool that demonstrates how the movement of the Sun, Moon and stars are linked to time and the calendar. 

Ok, so my FAVORITE section of the Griffith Observatory may be the Edge of Space because it’s where I got to see a part of the MOON!!!!!! YES!!!!! Nina got to see a part of the Apollo Moon Rock up close and personal! I also got to see a Meteorite collection, Cloud and Spark Chambers and other objects from space.

And finally, the Gunther Depths of Space where we were able to explore exhibits dedicated to The Planets, Earth, Milky Way Galaxy, Stars and so much more of what’s out there in the Universe!

I still can’t believe that the Griffith Observatory is FREE!!!! THANK YOU Griffith J. Griffith for the amazing gift you’ve given to millions and millions..and millions of people. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention the view from the Roof Terrace is UNREAL. Next time we visit the Griffith Observatory I’d like to go at night to look though the telescope on the Roof Terrace. Maybe a picnic too?

Have you ever been to the Griffith Observatory?
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Guisados in Los Angeles

When it comes to eating tacos, I admit I’m kind of a snob. I partially blame it on Gabriel (my husband), Pedro and Mariana (bil+sil) for always taking me to the BEST taco joints in Guadalajara, Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. 

Some of my pre-requisites before buying/eating a taco are:
1) Tortillas must be freshly handmade 
2) Ingredients must be fresh
3) Various salsa options
4) Lots of limes handy
5) FRESHLY made hot sauce, none of this Valentina/Tapatio business
Anyways, when we were in LA, our friend took us to this taco spot called GUISADOS. Oh boy, first thing I noticed when I walked thru the doors of their Boyle Heights location was their huge comal. As I peeked over the counter, I saw the fresh tortillas being cooked, YES YES YES, I was so stoked because I love fresh tortillas hechas a mano! Also noticed that they served aguas frescas de horchata, jamaica, melon and limon! YUM! When we were looking at the menu, the lady at the cash register mentioned that everything was made fresh!!!! ^.^ 

The variety of tacos was good: Steak Picado, Bistek en Salsa Roja, Mole Poblano, Cochinita Pibil, Chicharon, Chuleta, Chorizo, Tinga, Calabacitas, Hongos con Cilantro, Frijoles con Queso, Chiles Toreados, Camarones, Pescado and Quesadilla. Each taco sold for $2.50.

They also had an option called the “Sampler” which is your choice of 6 mini tacos from the list. Gabriel and I both choose the Sampler so we could try some of our favorite kinds of tacos at Guisados for the first time! Let me tell you, I was very happy with my picks:  Mole Poblano, Cochinita Pibil, Chicharon,Tinga, Steak Picado and Bistek en Salsa Roja.  I had my limes and salsa picante handy on the side! And to wash it all down, Gabriel had bolted across the street for a 6 pack of Pacifico…the perfect pairing for tacos is always a cold cerveza 😉

If I had to pick my top two tacos from this experience at Guisados, it would be the Cochinita Pibil and Mole Poblano! Agh, just thinking of them is making my mouth water ahahaa. Guisados is by far THE BEST TACO joint we’ve experienced in Los Angeles.
Boyle Heights
2100 E. Cesar Chavez Ave
LA, CA

Echo Park
1261 W. Sunset Blvd
LA, CA
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Homegirl Cafe in Los Angeles

You know I love to eat, especially when I am on vacation! You could say that I eat almost anything and everything in sight. Hahaha, seriously you know I’m not lying if you follow me on instagram!

While we were in Los Angeles last month, my friend Ana from Cha Cha Covers introduced us to Homegirl Cafe. We made it right on time for breakfast which ends at 11am.

I love Mexican breakfast, and almost ALWAYS order chilaquiles, either verdes or divorciados (half red/half green). So what are chilaquiles? Chilaquiles is a plate of: fresh tortilla chips topped with either red or green salsa, queso, crema, sliced red onions, and cilantro with 2 eggs sunnyside up and a side of black beans.

At Homegirl Cafe, your chilaquiles come with an option of black beans, homegirl potatoes, or house salad. I obviously went with the the black beans. And the two eggs were also optional, at an extra cost of $3, which I had to fork over.

Overall, I was pretty happy with my plate of chilaquiles from Homegirl Cafe. My only “but”, my egg was a little over done..everything else was FRESH! I ate it all and even licked my plate clean ahahaha. 
Why is it called Homegirl Cafe? Because the women working there are “serving you instead of serving time.” GULP, yes that’s right. Homegirl Cafe is a part of Homeboy Industries, an organization “that serves high risk, formerly gang-involved men and women with a continuum of free services and programs.” Homegirl Cafe is one of “seven social enterprises that serve as job training sites.”
  • HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES/ homegirl cafe
  • 130 W. BRUNO ST.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
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Welcome to Disneyland California

April 25 2012- Disneyland
Anaheim, California

Disneyland is seriously the happiest place on Earth! I swear, as soon as we rolled down the escalators from the themed parking lot and hopped onto the tram that shuttled us to Downtown Disney, everyone was smiling from ear to ear! All Disney employees are super enthusiastic and friendly.

I recommend getting to the theme park early, and buying the 1 day park hopper ticket (visit both, Disneyland and California Adventure parks). It is a few dollars more, and TOTALLY worth it! We were there from 10 am until closing, at 9 pm. 
Main Street, USA. 
“The gateway to Disneyland Park,” sets the atmosphere for the theme park. Main Street is aligned with plenty stores, where you can pick up gifts for yourself, and of course, souvenirs for your family and friends. There are also a few spots along Main Street where you can dine. Oh, and you can’t forget about all the sweet carts that have munchies and drinks while you stroll through. 

And, did ya know that Walt Disney‘s apartment is on Main Street? So cool!

Above: Gabriel and I in the foreground, Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse in the middleground, and Sleeping Beauty’s Castle in the background.

Above: Fantasyland.

Fantasyland, is where you can find all of your favorite Disney Princesses, but unfortunately, I didn’t see any! Apparently, you can book a lunch date with all of the Princesses months in advance, for an extra cost. I’d like to do this later on in life, with my daughter, if I am blessed to have one.

Fantasyland, has spots for shopping and dinning, like the rest of the Disneyland grounds.

Above: Tomorrowland

Jedi Training Academy, was one of my favorite entertainment acts in Tomorrowland. It was super cool, seeing so many kids enthusiastically “training to become Jedi’s.” At the beginning, the Jedi that was leading the class, informed all adults in the audience, that we weren’t going to be able to participate, doh! I was really hoping that I could train too, ahaha, yes, I admit it; I am a Star Wars fan.

We had lunch at the Tomorrowland Terrace, which gave us a perfect view of the Jedi Training Academy. By the way, I was very pleased with the food from Tomorrowland Terrace! 🙂 

Above: Mickey’s Toontown

Mickey’s Toontown is so much fun, it’s like being thrown into a Mickey and Friend’s episode. In Mickey’s Toontown, you can wander into the homes of Mickey, Minnie, and the rest of the clan. I was surprised that Mickey and Minnie had separate homes, I thought they were married? LOL, seriously.

I really wanted to eat at Daisy’s Diner, but I was too full from our lunch at the Tomorrowland Terrace.

Above: New Orleans Square

I haven’t been to New Orleans in a very long time, and walking down the French Quarter in New Orleans Square in Disneyland, brought back many pleasant memories from my adolescence with family.

I really enjoyed all the Disney musicians who played jazz as the strolled down the streets of New Orleans Square, it really made the atmosphere that much more believable. It really took me back to New Orleans.

Next time we visit Disneyland, we want to eat at the Blue Bayou Restaurant!

Above: Critter Country

The awesome thing about Disneyland is that each of its “zones” are able to transmit you into completely different times and places. Critter Country was cute, with it’s rustic buildings, waterfalls and of course, adorable critters, including Winnie the Pooh. It really felt like I was in the woods!

Above: Frontierland

It was fun being taken back to the Wild Wild West in Frontierland. I really felt like I was in an old Western flick, and loved every minute of it. I think this is where we saw Woody, from Toy Story! And the only ride that we went on in Frontierland, is the one pictured above, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

Adventureland
Unfortunately, we have no photos of Adventureland,  we do however have plenty of video! 🙂 I know I totally missed out on the Dole whipped sorbet treat that is exclusive to this region of Disneyland, so it is on our list for next time! I believe that the only ride we went on in Adventureland, was the Indiana Jones Adventure, which was a ton of fun.
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The Boiling Crab in Los Angeles, USA

Tuesday night, our friends Jess&Joel took us out to this AH-MAY-ZING restaurant called The Boiling Crab, in Koreatown. The wait was an hour and a half, but dude, it was SO worth it! To kill the wait time, we went across the street to a cute little restaurant/bar where you can play board games while ya drink ‘n eat. Time flew by after a few games of connect four ‘n a couple of cervezas.

The Boiling Crab, where ya “git down ‘n dirty” with seafood. First, you gotta choose a type of seafood, the options are: Blue crab, Dungeness crab, King crab legs, Oysters, Lobsters, Crawfish, Shrimp and Clams. You order things by the pound, at market price.

Then, you pick your seasoning:  Rajun Cajun, Lemon Pepper, Garlic Butter and “the whole sha-bang”. And lastly, you choose how spicy you’d like your pick: Non spicy, Mild, Medium,  XXX.

They also have some rad sides, like gumbo, corn on the cob and cajun fries, to name a few! We tried the gumbo, and cajun fries…SO GOOD!
The Boiling Crab, is now one of my favorite places to eat, too bad there isn’t one closer to us! Hehehehe. I love spicy shirmp ‘n cajun fries, so I hit the jack pot with this spot, thank you J&J! They have several locations in California, Nevada and Texas, if you are ever in those states you should totally hit them up, you won’t regret it!


The Boiling Crab– Koreatown
3377 Wilshire Blvd. #115
Los Angeles, CA 90010
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