Hankerin'
L.A. Cheap Eats by Mz. Moxy
The ‘skinny rocker’ is a stereotype for a reason. We live on slim pickins’. We “dine” out on the 99 cents menu (restaurant: irrelevant), or perhaps if we’re feeling mortal – a piece of fruit and single serving yogurt from our local 7-11. That is true rock star dining. Who can afford to please the palate when one meal may run as much as a totally bitchin’ vintage stomp box?! No thanks, keep your high end grub, I’ll save up for my dream amp, a 1968 Vox AC-30 (and I WON’T shoot my eye out). So began my quest to eat in style…under $10 a meal. Not an easy task. I have trolled this city, and found the best of the cheapest. True, these eateries may not be healthy, trendy, or even in a gunfire-free neighborhood – but they sure are tasty.
SINGLE-HANDEDLY DELICIOUS
Darwinism has failed us. Texting, operating navigation systems, drinking coffee, talking on the phone while DRIVING AND EATING should be evolving us into octopus-like poly-armed creatures by now. After all, multitasking is now a “Survival of the Fittest” life skill. In the interest of the modern way, I introduce a few snacks that’ll leave the other hand free for…whatever.
De Belgu
7275 Melrose Ave, L.A., CA 90036
323-932-9344
“Night Rocker” by David Hasselhoff
Wipe clean from your mind the impressions of waffles from yesteryear. A new, addictive breed of waffle has come to town, taking no prisoners. The waffles served up by De Belgu are unbelievably delicious, prompting me for an obsessive daily visit since their opening in January of this year. After years of researching Belgian varieties and current Japanese waffle trends, the creators of the ‘De Belgu’ have concocted a perfectly textured and flavored waffle that needs NO SYRUP. This carbo-lover’s-dream-treat is thereby edible with… just one hand. The trick is in the “pearl sugar” which crunches and caramelizes within the waffle. Every few bites, the pearls of sugar explode for a sweet and textured flavor burst. Made fresh daily, flavors are cocoa, cranberry, blueberry, green tea, coconut, almond, and butter. This is a one-handed snack, but I’ll admit, sometimes I double-fist it.
Addictiveness Quotient: 100%
That Satay Stand at The Farmer’s Market
Hollywood Farmer’s Market on Selma between
Cahuenga & Vine, L.A., CA 90028 (next to the Rasta Guy who sings “Day-o” and plays bongos with the kids. )
Day-o (“The Banana Boat Song”) by Harry Belafonte
For one clam (yes, a single George Washington) - hook yourself up with the most succulent chicken-on-a-stick ever grilled up for mankind. The Chicken Satay at this Farmer’s Market stand is powerful enough to inspire me to weave my way through sandled hippies sweating out Saturday night’s imported lager. Finish your mobile meal with their signature coconut cakes – snack sized ‘cause they look so dang cute. Served pipin’ hot, these light delights are made from sweet coconut milk batter, and are the perfect flavorful follow-up to the Satay.
Addictiveness Quotient:
Chicken Satay: 90%
Coconut Cakes: 98%
Yummy Delivers
Yummy.com
Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90036 (or wherever you are...)
(323) 876-1600
“Come to My Window” by Melissa Etheridge
A favorite amongst drunks and agoraphobics alike, Yummy Delivers does the trick. Think a way tastier Pink Dot. Yummy offers grocery items and deli sandwiches that will literally leave you ordering at all hours like a crazed addict, living only for the rush of the next BLT on toasted pretzel bread. The secret of the Yummy BLT is the bacon, which is swiney PERFECTION. Not fatty, not too crispy, not too rubbery…it is just right. The bread is fun, and toasted crispy without endangering the roof of your mouth. This is Sandwich Nirvana.
Addictiveness Quotient:
B.L.T on toasted pretzel bread: 100%
Mz. Moxy is the vocalist, guitarist and songwriter of lollipo-rock band, Moxy (moxymusic.com). She is an East Coast broad keeping it quirky in the 323.
Have a place that you think Mz. Moxy should include in Hankerin’? Suggestions are always welcome just keep it under $10 per person: mzmoxy@h-monthly.com
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