Top EATS: August ’12 Edition

Food. Food. FOOD! This summer month has been a fun one! I was able to get out of town to San Francisco, work in Malibu, party in Malibu, and even have some fun on the westside of Los Angeles… But, a major factor this month has been the AMAZING FOOD!! I have eaten/made so many great dishes! Here are my favs:

1. My Gumbo!!

(made from scratch. I think it was my 4th/5th time making it, but this one was the best!)

2. BURGER THURSDAY

(we have a new tradition at Vivid Candi, and it’s called “Burger Thursday” aka “Burger Pong Thursday”! Good burgers at the Malibu Inn that start at $2!)

3. San Fran Seafood

(the San Francisco seafood was a big reason for my desire to return to the city! It did not disappoint)

4. My Blackened Salmon Recipe

(I just made this kickin’ little recipe the other day! I was looking for some new ideas for salmon and I capitalized on the filets from the $5 Friday at Pavillions Grocery)

5. Tito’s Tacos

(any west LA resident knows the deal here…. The only thing better than a tito’s taco, is two [or three])

6. Taco Tuesday at Duke’s Malibu

(Duke’s is pretty hard to beat for beautiful bar views! The food is great. The ocean is awesome. The times are good. #nachos #tacos)