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Coffee Tour | Los Angeles, Part 1 | BrewWell

03.25.14
Photo by Christine N. on Yelp
BREWWELL is a terrific coffee shop in the heart of Koreatown, located right next to Assi Supermarket in case you would like to get your coffee fix and a jar of gochujang in one convenient trip. The shop’s space is bright and comfortable, with big chairs and tables well suited for meeting or working. Brew/Well rotates its coffee selection — Handsome Coffee Roasters and Heart Coffee Roasters were both recently in the hopper — and you’ll find your usual menu of pour-overs, Gibraltars, cappuccinos and so on, all prepared by a team of solid baristas. Beyond that, the shop isn’t afraid to take those drinks and add all sorts of fun flavors: The “Creative Menu” includes an espresso topped with “honeyed foam” and a latte sweetened with honey and cinnamon. QUENELLE supplies the pastries. 3525 W. Eighth St., #101, Koreatown 

 [from LA Weekly’s ‘L.A.’s 10 Best New Coffee Shops of 2013‘]
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Bakesale Betty Coleslaw

03.25.14
If you are from this area (Oakland, CA), I’m sure you’ve heard of and had fried chicken sandwich at BAKESALE BETTY. If you see a long stretch of waiting line on telegraph and 51st (in temescal area) during lunch hours, that’s the place I’m talking about. I’ve only had their sandwich once (their line was quick since it’s just a take-out place) but what really attracted me about their sandwich was their vinaigretty colesalw that comes with their fried chicken. It’s not only perfect but it didn’t take long for me to figure out that this particular coleslaw pretty much goes with everything you can possibly think of. I think I’ve already made and served many different ways but serving with boudin blanc sausages from TAYLOR SAUSAGES (a must-try!) in Old Oakland and serving with cold spicy ramen noodles are on top of my choices. Here is the quick recipe on making the vinaigrette and the coleslaw.
The Vinaigrette
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (Edmond Fallot Dijon mustard is what Betty uses)
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (Bariani extra virgin olive oil is what Betty uses)
The Coleslaw
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
1 cup red wine vinegar
2 jalapenos, seeded, cut in half and sliced crosswise 
(I’ve used green bell pepper instead and it’s till wonderful)
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 green cabbage, core and outer leaves removed, and very thinly sliced
(I’ve seen shredded cabbage in package before!)
Kosher salt