Take Another Little Bite from L.A.

That's a laarb slider from Lukshon - and truly delicious it is.  Hiding behind it, however, are the ludicrously addictive taro chips.  Honestly - I've alway hated taro chips but these are.... terrific.

Chinese eggplant with a fennel raita. tomato sambal and matchstick eggplant fries.

Sichuan dumplings.....

Dan dan noodles.  The noodles, in particular, were impressive: chewy, they kept their integrity. And the scent of Sichuan peppercorns drifted up in the most enticing manner.

And when you're eating outside on the patio, and the sun is shining down - well, it's good to be out of the polar vortex!