Favorite Posts from January 3 – 9, 2011

Ice Cream Los Angeles

Grom brings artisanal Italian gelato to Malibu Village.

Follow these links to interesting posts from L.A. food writers over the past week.

Caroline on Crack

On January 4, Caroline on Crack founder Caroline Pardilla breaks her month-long dessert fast at Scoops Westside, saying, Wasabi Coconut Ice Cream Made Me Do It. She even has a flavor to suggest for Tai Kim.

e*starLA

On January 7, e*starLA founder Esther Tseng declares The Spare Room My New Neighborhood Hangout. She was the first customer to bowl at the Hollywood Roosevelt’s latest bar, and she bowled a strike. She showers praise on the Chilean Sunset, photo booth and gamemaster Alice Fox.

Eater LA

On January 4, Eater LA editor Kat Odell reports that Jeffrey Cerciello Plans Second FarmShop Bakery in Westwood, writing that the concept’s “overlord” is “amidst negotiations on a lease.”

On January 3, Eater LA editor Kat Odell reports that Grom Soft Scoops Italian Artisan Gelato in Malibu, sharing photos and describing select Italian flavors, including Bacio, which touts Venezuelan chocolate and Tonda Gentile hazelnut chips.

gas•tron•o•my

On January 4, Gas•tron•o•my founder Cathy Chaplin posted a reason to Love Thy Neighbor: Making Dosas with Renuka, a personal story starring her neighbor from Madras.

LA Weekly

On January 6, Squid Ink contributor Caroline on Crack implored readers to “Drink This Now,” spotlighting the Earl Grey Martinez at 320 Main in Seal Beach.

On January 5, Squid Ink staffer Elina Shatkin reports that Grindhaus Sausage Shop & Food Truck to Open in Hollywood, featuring house-made sausages, pantry items and “a burger-style Greek sausage of lamb and Kalamata olives encased in caul fat.”

Street Gourmet LA

On January 8, Street Gourmet LA founder Bill Esparza shared his impressions of Jarritos, Mexico’s First National Soda, and My First Tastes of Mexico as part of his latest personal remembrance.

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Joshua Lurie

Joshua Lurie founded FoodGPS in 2005. Read about him here.

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