In which we discuss The Verdugos, Mama’s Lu, Pie ‘n Burger, Pa Ord, Lucky Noodle King, Chengdu Taste, and my mom calling me a pussy. Thank you to Dominic Riley and Jenn Harris for making me feel right at home on this week’s Forkin’ Amazing! Fun starts at 17 minutes.
Following our back to back fine dining feasts, The Astronomer and I were primed for something super-casual but equally delicious on Sunday before driving back to L.A. FIVE50 Pizza Bar, conveniently located on the first floor of our hotel, fit the bill just right.
I’ve been a fan of Chef Shawn McClain‘s cooking since dining at Sage several years ago, and was excited to try his spin on classic East Coast-style pizza. The restaurant is named after “the ideal temperature to cook your pizza to perfection,” according to the restaurant’s website.
Even though the cooking at Five50 is serious, the mood is perfectly laid back. The Astronomer appreciated the bountiful flat screens, while I liked the room’s colorful accents.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!
I’m celebrating by eating too many (sous-vide) bánh chưng in an Astronomer-cleaned house. Gotta love Tết!