Frida Restaurant - Glendale, CA

I went to Frida's with a client as he recommended it and I tell you what, this place was fantastic. We sat out on the patio which is never wrong, especially in December when you can enjoy the SoCal weather in comparison to the sub zero weather in Chicago.

We couldn't have been more boring in our order as we both had Arnold Palmer's and Tacos de Cochinita Pibil; Slow cooked pork in an annatto seed (achiote) sauce, served with habanero relish on the side, but who cares because all i have to say is: WOW!!! The cochinita was amazing and succulent. The habanero relish was on fire but with a very mellow calm ending to it from its pickled sweetness.

I have been looking for amazing tacos in Cali and these were hands down at the top and I hope that I can make it back to Glendale for this treat soon. The good thing, beleive it or not, is that this restaurant is a chain. I know that chains usually can get a bad reputation but I am pleased to say that you can enjoy these fine tacos in Glendale, Beverly Hills, Brentwood and San Diego. Take your pick and visit Frida's.

Overall Rating: 5
Food: 5
Price $

750 Americana Way
Glendale, CA 91210
http://www.fridarestaurant.com/glendale/menu.html

RA Sushi - San Diego, CA

Late night dinner with a friend with no time to look for a place. We both felt like sushi so in passing we saw RA Sushi which also became the choice.

The menu is pretty extensive with a good beer list. Notable: Hand Rolls and Dynamite Scallop Roll (one of their signature rolls). The Dynamite Scallop Roll was a warm dish and a bit of a surprise when it hit the table. This is what i would call the the Japanese version of Italian Fettuccini Alfredo. It was creamy, rich and probably hit the 1500+ calorie count....but excellent!

Overall Rating: 3
Food Rating: 3
Cost: $$

474 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
http://www.rasushi.com/