BOHO Restaurant

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BOHO Gastro pub

Let me begin simply by saying that people seem to be concerning themselves too much with what food cost but not about its actual value. I am not unwilling to pay a little more for food if it is work it and let me just tell you BOHO Gastro pub is the real deal. I walked in tonight and ordered a BOHO burger and fries.

After my first bite of my perfect medium rare burger I just looked at it for a second as if I was bewildered by just how great it tasted. I looked at the red center gradually turning pink as it went out to the edges. Each and every bite was incredible and borderline mind altering. As I was eating it I almost went crazy and ran amuck down stairs slapping each and every cook in Jonny Rockets. (Not really; I wasn’t going to stop eating or leave my burger unattended.)

Then I came to the fries which had a great garlic flavor and the two dipping sauces Garlic aioli and sweet ketchup just put them over the top, before I knew it I was in some sort of fry eating frenzy as if I was eating the last fries on earth. My eyes are open and I have been misled; I realized that most of what I thought were burgers were poorly disguised sandwiches. So turn off Jonny Rockets, Tell Five Guys to stop faking the funk and find your way to the Highland Complex and the BOHO Gastro Pub you will not be disappointed.

Part 2

Back to BOHO Gastro Pub

More than one person has told me to go back to BOHO and try the macaroni and Cheese; So I gave in. Actually let me be honest I am a Macaroni and Cheese fanatic and when I found out that BOHO adds BACON  as well as jalapenos I was sold. (Bacon is the most perfect food)  I stepped in and went right to the bar and grabbed a seat. When I am alone I would rather sit at the bar then take up a whole table by myself and besides the bartenders that I have met so far have both been really friendly and very helpful. Along with my Macaroni and Cheese I ordered Truffle fries (yes there is truffle oil and fresh parmesan cheese on these masterpieces of fried goodness)

My two items arrive at the bar and my Macaroni and Cheese is brought with a spoon alongside the crock it was baked in. Those of you who know me already know that I didn’t waste time unrolling my silverware to get to my fork and used my spoon. I penetrated the bread crumb crust in to the creamy, cheesy, bacony (I just decided Bacony is a word) awesomeness and I have to say thank you to everyone who told me to try it. For those of you of the IM/Texting era this was an O.M.G moment or to me this was a moment to sit and reflect; to enjoy the background of subtle jalapeno and ever present bacon flavor. Then I moved onto the truffle fries and before I knew it I was in a dipping and eating frenzy until there was nothing left although I wish I could order sliders for dinner and not just happy hour I always look forward to returning to BOHO.

The Springbok

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My return to the Springbok…

I want to begin with the service because as you know I have been having bad luck with the level or amount of service that I have been finding on my adventures out. I guess that’s why I am always willing to return to the Bok (Springbok) I don’t know what they do over there to find servers that are so friendly and so engaging but as of late it seems that they have cornered the market.

I went with my cousin and a good friend of ours who joined us later. We ate some and I know you are going to find this weird coming from me; vegetarian appetizers. I was a little hesitant because as you know me the pal of pork, the coinsurer of all thing meat but it was good. Before you ask I do have pictures coming and I will update this note with them as soon as I can. From there I moved onto the Buffalo burger with blue cheese and bacon. Now I have to say that I truly enjoyed the burger but for me the blue cheese and the buffalo patty both seemed to compete to be the stand out ingredients. I would like to go back to try it again but with bacon and American cheese so that the buffalo can stand out more. Either way you slice it for great service in a day when it seems to be going out of style and good food make you way to the Bok!! Run!!!

Chaw Chaw (Reseda & Chase Northridge CA)

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I know there are those you whom feel that good food has to be brought you by a waiter or a waitress yet that is truly not the case. I know some of you may scoff but after so many years in the industry behind the line and even more years as a guest I can say that good service has become scarce or as my friend Ashley put’s it “Out of style.” Sadly as of late I am truly inclined to believe her so I return to my first love what you would call Mom and Pop or hole in the wall spots.

Today as I drove home I decided to stop by Chaw Chaw which is little spot that opened on the corner of Reseda and Chase just next to the jolly jug. There is no waiting to be seated, no waiting for your server or drinks. You walk up and pick what you want from a menu. Today all beef short ribs with the addition of a fried egg caught my imagination. Like I have often said a fried egg is one of the greatest complements like bacon. I ordered and the young lady who took my order was smiling and in a great mood. She took my order and informed me that there is only one free refill which I am okay with as I try to limit my intake of soda.

The young lady apologized for the wait for my meal but I am not above waiting for a perfectly grilled piece of meat. It came to me sizzling on a hot plate with my egg firmly set in the center and I tore into it. I didn’t feel like I had to hold myself to any pretense and I devoured the tender grilled pieces of steak and the veggies that lay underneath it. It was one of those I can’t wait to comeback just so I can eat this again moments. It’s rare that I find a place where I enjoy the food so much that I think about eating it again before I finish it. So for anyone who loves good food and finds themselves hungry around Reseda and Chase (near Villarta and CVS) then find you way here and you will not be disappointed.