E 3RD STEAKHOUSE & LOUNGE... And 45's

Surrounded by warehouses and lofts on the east side of downtown.

Full service neon bar.

My friend, Aaron, and I were the only ones here.
There was a USC party starting at 9:30P, so we had to eat quick.

Traction Kim chi Burger
10oz Freshly Ground Rib-eye Steak, topped with Kim chi,
Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, Pickle and Cheese
Sides: Sauteed Mushrooms & Green Beans

This burger was excellent!
Meat was fresh out of the grinder, definitely never frozen. Similar in taste to the Kogi Taco Truck, but better. The sides were overcooked and a little dried out and flavorless. Aaron got the fries - those were perfect. I guess I should know better than to try and work some health into a burger meal.

734 E 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Get Directions

(213) 680-3003

Some nearby graffiti artwork...

What do you follow up hamburgers and graffiti appreciation with?

Guns! Lots of them!

Apparently, a lot of enthusiasts are couples - I guess it's easier to know where you stand in the relationship at the gun range. If you get shot, your probably going to get dumped soon.

Before... Or after (depends on who's shooting)

The targets

See Aaron aim...

See Aaron blast...

I just threaten the target. Who looks more frightened? Me or them?

After...

LA Gun Club Indoor PistolAddress:‎
1375 E 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Get Direction

(213) 612-0931

PIE & BURGER

Classic joint...

Retro signage...

More of a family night out kinda place.

Our friendly chef mans the griddle.
He watches Telemundo between patty flips - It's kind of awesome.

Yes, they have fries.

Double Cheese Burger with Iceberg Lettuce and Tomato.
My friend Paul wished he had added an extra patty to his.

That's a damn good mess. Everything you would hope for and expect.

Pecan Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream.

Strawberry Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream and Whip Cream.
The pies were good, but not in a "so fresh organic" way,
but more in a super sweet and sugary way.

Kind of a trek coming from Hollywood, but well worth the cost of the meal. Similar burgers and friendly service at Irv's in West Hollywood - buy pie and ice cream at Whole Foods after wards.

913 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 795-1123

The Giant Burger by Mike Gradziel

I don't know Mike, but that won't stop me from
linking his instructions to build a Giant Burger.

25 DEGREES

Red leather and dim lights

I hate "build your own" options. They only offer 3 of their own creations, anything beyond that is up to you. If you are claiming to be a burger restaurant, then offer me a number of the absolute best burgers you can think of. If we learned anything from Top Chef it's be a "Chef" and tell me what to eat - that's what I'm paying you for. I can "build my own" in my backyard.

The Sweet Potato Fries were good.
The Onion Rings were nothing to write home about.

Number One $12
Ground Sirloin, Caramelized Onions, Prelibato Gorgonzola,
Crescenza, Bacon, Arugula, Thousand Island
And their own beer: Twenty Five Red
(Nick and Meredith split their burger - both enjoyed it)

Number Two $12
Ground Sirloin, Roasted Tomato, Crispy Prosciutto,
Burrata and Pesto on a GIGANTIC Roll
Too much bread can really kill a burger.

Perfect job of cooking, although the meat is not quite Umami quality.

I'm not a big fan of this place after coming here twice. I think they are pretty lazy for what they appear to be. With the exception of Miller High Life, their beer selection is pretty pathetic. No Belgium beers, nothing dark and interesting. Parking is a nightmare (unless you valet). Look two blocks west and North or South of Hollywood for meter parking.

7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 785-7244

HUNGRY CAT

The restaurant has a simple, clean layout.
Lots of stainless steel, lots of space.

I've been told they have excellent cocktails...

Cute pictures of cats.

This is the best Ginger Beer I've ever had.
...Super refreshing after my bike ride to the restaurant.

It's a mostly seafood menu with the exception of their burger.

The $16 Pug Burger with Bacon, Avocado and Blue Cheese.
Add an egg for $2.

Pretty fresh meat - cooked perfectly.

Explosive flavor!

The meal itself was great. The restaurant is located off of Vine and Sunset right in the middle of the neon-light commercial section of Hollywood - surrounded by lameness and kind of annoying for parking (unless you valet). The staff was okay with me parking my bike on the patio, but the out-of-work-actor clientele found it disruptive to their "be seen" lunch.

1535 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Get Directions

(323) 462-2155

My Birthday...

Hamburger cake for my office birthday party!!!

(Shhhh... I ate the rest after everyone left)