Quick Weekend in Los Angeles

Whew, just got in from a short trip to Los Angeles. Here are just a few photos of places I've posted on before.

Of course the Missus's favorite little Sushi Bar is Sushi Komasa.

The sushi at Komasa, though not spectacular, has always been consistently good, and is reasonably priced.

On this trip, the Hamachi(Yellowtail) was excellent, a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth tender. The Aji(Spanish Mackerel), was also good.

So tonight we had Ankimo, Maguro, Binnaga(Albacore), Hamachi, Aji, Hirame, Tai(Snapper), Negi-Hama, and Salmon Skin Roll, with Hot Tea, the bill came out to about $65. Not bad at all. You can check out previous posts for more info.

Sushi Komasa
352 E 2nd St
Los Angeles, CA
213-680-1792

Open Tuesday-Sunday 530pm - 11pm

Since we stayed in Torrance, we had to check out the Torrance Saturday Farmers' Market.

As I noted on my previous post, we used to make the 90 mile round trip to the TFM almost every Saturday when we lived in LA.

We loved the selection, and the low-key atmosphere. And were pleased to see things have not changed. There was still a wonderful selection of produce.

And lots of samples.

Tomatoes seem to be really popular today.

And of course the flowers.

And even Killer Snails!!!

One thing we've noticed is that the Food Court has sure expanded. Though we didn't have a chance to sample the offerings, I took a few photos.

Torrance Sat CFM
Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw
Sat, 8A-1P

I know, I know, you're saying, "Reruns, again?" Well stay tuned, I'll have some new posts on a few Los Angeles restaurant, including TianJin and ShenYang cuisine, and other stuff......

And as a great bonus, Cathy's also taking a road trip as well! So you'll be hearing from Her as well.

So why were we in LA? Well, maybe this helps:

Sorry, just being a bit silly. Here's the reason:

Yes, we attended the AKC National Championship. Over 3000 dogs were included in this years show. We'd never attended one of these, and thought this was a great opportunity.

Along with the P-B-G-V(Petit Basset Griffon Verdeen - won the hound group), the Glen of Imaal Terrier, Great Pyrenees, and Dandy Dinmont, we've always loved Havanese. And this was a great chance to check them out.

Hands down, one of our two favorite events was the Agility Invitational.

And it's not just the sporting dogs that compete, some of the biggest cheers were for some of the smaller breeds, like this Bichon Frise:

There were no losers.......

The other event we enjoyed was called "Meet the Breed", where every breed was represented and had a booth. We got to speak to alot of veteran dog owners/experts regarding the various attributes of specific breeds.

Of course there was the show.

As much as we enjoyed the "show" and prejudging portion, we enjoyed other aspects of the show more. Still, it was a great fun!

Comments

[Ted]

Kirk,

Is that woman walking the great dane is the great dane walking her? Jeez that his is big!

Anyway, I live close to the TFM when not at school but have never been. Need to get on that. And is that the famous pupusa lady that everyone raves about on Chowhound?

[vegasandfood]

Sushi looks good. You making me hungry!

[cathy]

Ohhh, now I miss my doggies....

[Andy 食神]

I'm anxiosly waiting for your Tiajin and Shenyang food review!

that's alot of food for two ppl... is it?? don't eat sushi too often... not a great judge of qty.

[RONW]

those red tomatos look vine-ripened. Almost mistook them for Xmas tree ornaments.

[wandering chopsticks]

Kirk, oooh, that sushi looks so fresh and that's not spectacular?

[elmomonster]

Never realized there was a Torrance Farmers Market and that it looks so cool!

[Chubbypanda]

Mmmm... Xiang rou... Kidding! Kidding! (Ask the missus for a translation if you need one.)

Sounds like you had a great weekend. Need a few days off? =)

- Chubbypanda

[Oishii Eats]

When were you at Komasa??? Dylan and I were there Friday night. Soooo oishii...and Komasa was in a good mood. He smiled.

OOOOH...can't wait for Saturday!

[Kathy]

Awwww, I loved the pictures from the dog show! I have a pomeranian at home who used to compete, but now he's getting to old and lazy, hehe.

PS - tomatoes were also at every stand in the Claremont farmers market this weekend - I'm still baffled by the sheer varieties! :)

[ed (from Yuma)]

Heirloom tomatoes and sushi. OMG. Reading your blog is sometimes almost torture. But good torture.

[Jenn]

That looks so FUN! I love the dogs - what beauties! Did you bring yours to show?

[Kirk]

Hi Ted - I don't think this is the pupusa lady that is mentioned on CH....but that curtido sure looked good!

Hi VandF - Sorry, I keep forgetting to add a link, I'll get that done soon!

Hi Cathy - We were really missing Sammy and Frankie....

Hi Andy - That is a VERY large amount of sushi for two....but we manage it somehow. ;o)

Hi RONW - They are vine ripened. This is a Certified Farmers Market, so you're buying from the growers...it's really good stuff!

Hi WC - The sushi is always consistently good at Komasa, ranging from okay(the Tai tasted a tad muddy) to excellent(the Hamachi). It is not mind blowing spectacular....you may see a post in the future of something that fits that description.

Hi CP - Yu Xiang Rou! LOL!

Hi Jeni - We were there on Friday as well. We usually go either when Koamsa just opens or late in the evening...this time we arrived at 530pm. And Komasa smiled? Call Ripley's!!!

Hi Kathy - Tomatoes seem to be everywhere right now.

Hi Ed - That is a weird combo, isn't it?

Hi Jenn - Oh my no...Sammy and Frankie would have torn that place to pieces, and pee'd everywhere, and smelled every dog butt in the convention center!

[Kirk]

Hi Elmo - Torrance Farmers Market has always been our favorite.

[Pam]

haha, looks like you & your Missus, me & Isaac, and Jeni & Dylan were all in Little Tokyo last friday nite! (we were at the curry house though) can't wait to go grubbin' on saturday! =)

[Passionate Eater]

I don't believe that Sammy and Frankie would have peed everywhere and smelled all the dog butts--they look so sweet and gorgeous, I am sure they'd win the prize! They just take a little training and before you know it...

[Kirk]

Hi Pam - LOL! We coulda' had a meet-up....

Hi PE - Actually Sammy(Frankie not so much) is well trained and very bright. But he's a real "party animal" and as soon as he see's another dog, he wants to play....which sometimes lead to some interesting results.

[Annie]

wow. that's fantastic! i need to see a real dog show before i m ove back to hawaii for good!! the farmer's market looks really nice too. all those tomatoes... yum!!!

[Kirk]

Hi Annie - It was a fun and interesting experience. They have regional shows at Del Mar, so you might want to check the calendar.