Holidays in the Sun
29 December 2009 - James BooOn August 10, 2009, I called the best Thai Restaurant in North America to ask if it would be open on December 23, 2009. Then I booked a cross-country flight with a four hour layover in Las Vegas, with full intent of making good on this phone call. On December 23, 2009, I experienced what can only be described as
EPIC LOTUS OF SIAM FAIL
Once I had finally made it to Southern California, I did my best to make up for the disappointment by revisiting several consumption based memories in my old stomping grounds.
In-n-Out Burger
You saw this coming. It was all things to all taste buds. Especially the second time around.
But especially the first time.
Carnitas Los Reyes
Still the best pastor in Orange County, hands down.
When it comes to post-torta dessert, nothing beats a spicy chorizo taco.
Jack in the Box
When it comes to post-taco rebound meal, nothing beats two tacos from Jack in the Box.
Philippe the Original
I headed downtown on assignment to review a new diner, but it was closed.
All glory to French Dip salvation.
As you can see, I did quite well for myself in extracting the shards of hunger, betrayal and bad luck that Lotus of Siam shoved into my heart.
Still, I didn’t feel once again whole until I managed to achieve…
EPIC MALLOMAR WIN
Dear Lotus of Siam,
You don’t get a box.
-james
PS: Can’t wait to see the renovations!
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December 29th, 2009 at 10:50 am
LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. aw!!!!!! I’m so sorry to hear that you didn’t get to eat there on December 23rd. =(
I see that you love Mallomars. Have you tried a Tim Tam?
December 29th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
that mallomar picture is fantastic.
December 30th, 2009 at 2:40 am
Oh crap – so sorry to hear about Siam. I’m sure those Mallomars will fill up a little bit of that hole in your heart.
December 30th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Too bad about LOS, that sucks…… that photo of the JIB mystery meat tacos takes me back to my starving student days.
December 30th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Danged chop chilis orderers.
December 31st, 2009 at 1:35 am
Aw, first photo so sad…
LAST PHOTO SO WIN.
December 31st, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Esther – That’s some loud laughing! I LOVE TIM TAMS. My Australian coworker introduced them to me over the summer, along with those delightful cookies that are Australia’s slap in the face to thin mints (which I think are totally overrated). I was actually considering bringing home a stash of Tim Tams as holiday gifts, but decided to stick with something a bit more recognizable this time around.
Matt – I’m in the East Bay for NYE, and I have a box of Mallomars for you and Meg. Claim your prize!
Kirk – You’ve given up JITB tacos? A man need not starve to be hungry and awesome :)
January 1st, 2010 at 1:06 am
i suspect your final post of the year would have been nowhere near as epic had that restaurant been open.
i am so going to try a mallomar this year….does that count as a resolution?
January 1st, 2010 at 7:32 pm
That’s the best kind of resolution! Believe it or not, they’re distributed nationwide by Wal-Mart, so you might be able to make good on that sooner than you think :]
January 4th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
While it’s always a disappointment to go to your favorite eatery and find it’s not open, I must say your argument for making it up to one’s stomach with other outstanding favorites and a giant stack of mallomars sounds pretty damn good. Ahhh… Jack in the Box tacos bring back many grease-laden memories. Like a fine wine, they are best had at their peak, which is to say around 3am, somewhere between the intersection of Drunk and Hungover.
January 7th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
At this juncture I will ask a question that need not be asked as it is nearly self-evident: WTF do your arteries look like? Mine are probably as bad, although I’m hoping that all the red wine I drink has helped out a bit. Although again, of course, another question for me is: WTF does my liver look like?