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From: srt@aero.org (Scott "TCB" Turner)
Newsgroups: la.eats
Subject: Good Thai Rest. in Santa Monica
Date: 31 Aug 1992 22:14:11 GMT
Organization: The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA
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I'm not normally a huge fan of Thai restaurants, but on Saturday I
happened to go to Thai BBQ, which is located on Wilshire Blvd. between
5th and 6th Streets in Santa Monica, and was very impressed.  Despite
the "BBQ" in the name, it seemed to have the regular Thai menu.  We
had Beef Sate, Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup, Beef Panang, Garlic and
Pepper Shrimp and Broccoli, BBQ Pork Spareribs and Pad Thai.  All were
very good, the soup maybe a little less so.  (The coconut milk soups
are probably somewhat better.)  Bill was $45 for 4 people.
Recommended.

					-- Scott T.
From: srt@aero.org (Scott "TCB" Turner)
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Subject: Re: Looking for good mexican restaurants in Culver City area.
Date: 3 Sep 1992 16:05:36 GMT
Organization: The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA
Distribution: la
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In article <22327@venera.isi.edu> harp@isi.edu (Brian Harp) writes:
>Paco's is great.

Let's take a trip down Washington Blvd., starting in Culver City and
heading towards the sea:

First we encounter the Tito's Tacos, a venerable institution located
on Washington Blvd. just at the 405 overpass.  Tito's is a walk-up
taco/burrito stand.  Cheap and popular, though it's not my favorite.
Adjacent to Tito's is Lucy's, which is located all over the LA area
and has so-so food.

At Washington Blvd. and Inglewood, in the old Olympus Castle Drive-In
we encounter El Castillo, possibly the finest fast-food-style Mexican
restaurant on the West side.  A tremendous bargain, friendly staff and
excellent food.  Reminscent of the best of Mexican roadside taco
stands.

Next is Paco's, on Centinela just south of Washington Blvd.  It's a
fine little restaurant, with funky decor and handmade tortillas,
always a plus.

Dora's is on Washington Blvd. about a block west of where the two
Washingtons rejoin.  It's a sit-down family-style restaurant, and the
menu has a few unusual items.  Dora's doesn't accept credit cards or
checks, but it's a nice place for a quiet meal.  Quality of the food
varies, but is usually good.

Then we come to La Cocina, a little hole-in-the-wall Mexican
restaurant on Washington Blvd. (sense a theme here?) about two blocks
before Lincoln Blvd.  It's nothing spectacular, but it is conveniently
located on the way to the Marina Del Rey cinemas.  It's easy to miss
because it's tucked alongside a flower shop.

Finally, about a block before the ocean there's an upscale yuppie
Mexican restaurant located on the north side of the street.  I forget
the name, but the food is actually fine, albeit a little overpriced.

Next, Sepulveda Blvd to the Valley: A Dining Marathon! :-)


						-- Scott T.

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From: holmes@cheshire.oxy.edu (Mark Holmes)
Subject: Re: Yujean Kang
Organization: Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA 90041 USA.
Distribution: la
Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1992 03:31:47 GMT

  About that negative experience with the staff -- That doesn't fit the 
pattern of nice reports I see here.  Was that simply an isolated incident,
or has someone else had similar experiences?  I was thinking of going there
with my girlfriend tomorrow night, but now I might change my mind.  Any 
company that does not respect its customers deserves to learn new management
methods.  I have not personally had any bad experiences like this with any
restaurants, but I'd like to hear any horror stories there are out there.
Just one thing -- no exaggerations, please. :)

--MJH

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From: marvinm@catman.TTI.COM (Marvin Moskowitz)
Subject: Re: Yujean Kang
Reply-To: marvinm@ttidca.tti.com
Organization: Three Blind CATs
Distribution: la
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1992 19:49:15 GMT

In article <zukor.714675558@blacks>, zukor@blacks.jpl.nasa.gov (Karen
Zukor) writes:
% Yujean Kang, about 85 N Raymond in Pasadena
.
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.
.
% Maybe we ordered wrong, (except for the duck) but I was left with a
% mixed impression.  It's a pleasant place to dine, but not every
% dish is something to write about.
My sentiments exactly, but I have yet to be satisfied at an expensive
highly touted restaurant. Either I expect to much or my tastes are too
unrefined.

*Marvin S. Moskowitz              __o                                      *
*Transaction Tech, Inc.          -\<,        Path:marvinm@soldev.tti.com   *
*3100 Ocean Park Blvd.     ......O/ O                                      *
*Santa Monica, CA  90405                (310) 450 9111 x3197               *
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From: root@convex.com (system manager)
Subject: Re: Good Thai Rest. in Santa Monica
Organization: CONVEX Computer Corporation, Richardson, Tx., USA
Date: Tue, 01 Sep 1992 01:30:34 GMT
X-Disclaimer: This message was written by a user at CONVEX Computer
              Corp. The opinions expressed are those of the user and
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Not related to Thai food, but near the same area is a HOME cooked
type of Italian place called ANNAS. Between 4th and 5th street
on Wilshire Blvd. Anna is the host, a real nice lady. 

The menu is great and so are the prices (starting around $6.00). 

I've moved from the area about a year ago, but would will make the
journey just for the smell of REAL good cooking. Say hi to Anna for me.

Al

P.S. Alot of locals go to Annas, you may need to wait to get a 
table.....but it's worth it!!

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From: irad@wlbr.iipo.gtegsc.com (Internal Research and Development)
Subject: Re: Comments on Indian/Thai food in Thousand Oaks area?
Organization: Contel Federal Systems
Distribution: la
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 92 18:26:16 GMT

In article <1992Aug26.161353.8254@til.til.com> tanaka@til.til.com (Yokichi Tanaka) writes:
>
>|> I'd like to hear anyone's experiences of good (or bad) Thai 
>|> and Indian cuisine in the T.O. area.

Siam Oak, in the Palm Plaza mall, on Thousand Oaks Blvd (2000 or so East)
serves excellent food (IMHO).  Try the Chili Yam, or the Panang, or the
Sizzling Beef, or the Potak.

                                               Howard Shaw
                                          FAC_SHAW@WSC.COLORADO.EDU
From: obrien@Aero.org (Michael O'Brien)
Newsgroups: la.eats
Subject: Mago's: Memories of greatness
Date: 3 Sep 1992 17:53:09 GMT
Organization: The Aerospace Corporation
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: anpiel.aero.org

This posting is, formally speaking, useless, because you can't have
this experience any more.  Still, I want to preserve the memory.

If you drive south on Centinela from Washington, you can still see
the big sign for Mago's Famous Hamburgers, and you'll find a modern
walk-up fast-food place if you do, right next to a sit-down Japanese
restaurant.  This boring prospect used to be the site of a truly unique
eatery.

Mago's as it used to be: a walkup with no inside seating, with nice
'50's style glass windows about one story tall.  There was one copy of
the menu: it was on poster paper, and it absolutely filled all of the
window space, except for the tiny window where you ordered, and the tiny
window where you picked up your order.  There were over 250 items on it.

Mago & Co. were (and are, I suppose) Korean.  The neighborhood is Mexican.
The original cuisine of the place was American Hamburger.  All three
cuisines were present on the menu as it finally stood, and they blended
at the edges in strange and amazing ways.  The centerpiece, the point
where they all met, was not emphasized in any way, but was obvious if
you looked for it: the Avocado Cha-Shew Burrito.  I never had the courage
to try it (I hate avocado big-time) but those who tried it assured me
that it was a) edible, b) unique, c) more or less indescribable.

This place sold everything.  Peering through the order window was like
peering through the hole in the end of one of those spun-sugar hollow
Easter eggs: a single-perspective landscape of goodies covered all the
available surfaces, and there were (home-made) price markers on everything.
They sold beer by the can or case.  They sold toothpaste.  They sold
home-made ice cream.  They sold fresh juices.

The home-made menu proved that a limited command of English could be
ignored very successfully.  They got the point across.  Under the list
of fresh home-made juices was the subscription: "Mrs. Mago squeezed
fresh daily.  We have own squeeze machine."  Somehow this always made us
feel better.

This place was so highly successful that it blew out.  They made so much
money they were able to open the sit-down restaurant next door, at which
point they converted "Mago's Famous Hamburgers" into a normal eatery
with a MacDonald's-like menu, about ten items tops.  I was heartbroken.

Anybody know where I can get "Ten Wontons and Fried Rice"?  With a homemade
peach shake?  *sigh*
--
Mike O'Brien
obrien@aero.org
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From: holmes@cheshire.oxy.edu (Mark Holmes)
Subject: Need restaurant suggestions near Eagle Rock/Pasadena
Organization: Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA 90041 USA.
Distribution: la
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1992 04:15:42 GMT

I'm looking for a nice restaurant to go to on this Saturday with my 
girlfriend.  Chinese would be nice, since I know for sure she likes
that style, but any suggestions would be nice.  I'm looking for 
something nice in the range of $15-20 per entree or whatever equivalent 
you have.  I live in Eagle Rock, and, unfortunately have a rather limited
range since I have no transportation except a cab. :(  Someplace close would
be nice, so that I don't spend $100 on the cab alone.  Any suggestions would
be appreciated.  Thanks.  Email or post to the newsgroup.         
--Mark Holmes
  holmes@oxy.edu

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From: fod@elroy.jpl.nasa.gov (Frank O'Donnell)
Subject: Re: Frozen Yogurt in OC
Organization: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1992 13:36:19 GMT

tanaka@til.til.com (Yokichi Tanaka) writes:

>Also, while I'm at it, what's the closest thing to 
>Mrs. Gooch's they have down here?  (Mrs. Gooch's is a
>natural food supermarket with a very wide range of selection.)

When I used to live in the Newport/Irvine area,
Mother's on 17th in Costa Mesa was the, er, mother 
of all health food stores down there.  Given the
growth thereabouts, there are probably others...

Frank
frank@jplpost.jpl.nasa.gov
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From: zukor@blacks.jpl.nasa.gov (Karen Zukor)
Subject: San Gabriel/South Pasadena Restaurants
Organization: Image Analysis Systems Group, JPL
Distribution: la
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1992 20:15:52 GMT

          There's a mini-mall on Las Tunas near the Alhambra/San Gabriel
          border, which contains Little Siam, a good Thai restaurant,
          among others, and there's Yazmin (Malaysian) also on Las Tunas
          in the same area.

          As for South Pasadena, I love Ai for sushi, though it's very
          crowded, and Shiro has some of the best California cuisine
          seafood in all of Los Angeles.

          Just some tips.
          Karen Zukor
          devoted foodie
          e-mail:     zukor@logos.jpl.nasa.gov

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From: paulb@harley.tti.com (Paul Blumstein)
Subject: Re: Need a romantic place in or near Orange County
Organization: Programmers Who Say Ni
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1992 21:44:20 GMT

In article <1992Aug28.204758.16058@ttinews.tti.com> marvinm@ttidca.tti.com writes:
+In article <2A9C853F.11420@orion.oac.uci.edu>, tao@balboa.eng.uci.edu
+(Eric Yihching Tao) writes:
+> If this thing goes will, I name my kid after you.
+Will the kid's name be Usenet Tao, Netnews Tao, or Internet Tao?

You misunderstand.  He will name his kid After You Tao.

____________________________________________________________________________
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From: fishkin@usc.edu (Stephanie Fishkin)
Newsgroups: la.eats
Subject: Where to take the folks for dinner.
Date: 3 Sep 1992 16:51:05 -0700
Organization: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Distribution: la
NNTP-Posting-Host: aludra.usc.edu

The title about says it all.  I'm looking for hearty, "family style" places
to take the in-laws this weekend.  As far as I can tell, American Continental
and Italian seem to be what they eat the most, and Mexican sometimes.  Some
past "successes" have been Louise's Trattoria (big hit), Islands, and a local
pizza joint.  Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Stephanie
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From: dorab@twinsun.com (Dorab Patel)
Subject: Re: Good Thai Rest. in Santa Monica
Organization: Twin Sun, Inc
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1992 16:09:46 GMT

i can recommend "Siam Place", on the west side of lincoln, between
ocean park blvd and rose.

'dorab
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From: rpm@wag.caltech.edu (Richard P. Muller)
Subject: World Cafe, Santa Monica
Reply-To: rpm@wag.caltech.edu (Richard P. Muller)
Organization: California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA
Distribution: la
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1992 13:33:40 GMT

Just went to a neat restaurant in Santa Monica last night. It's called
World Cafe, and it's located on Main Street at Ashland. The cuisine is
California/Continental, and looks like it's all pretty healthy. Prices
range from under $10 for pasta and pizza dishes, to around $20 for
some of the more expensive entrees.

Last night I had the grilled swordfish which was outstanding, and my date
had the vegetarian pizza, which I thought was ordinary (I stole a
taste). The wine list looked good, but again nothing out of the
ordinary. 

I recommend this restaurant as much for the neighborhood and the decor
as for the food. Exciting place to go.
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From: pieter@cs.caltech.edu (Pieter Hazewindus)
Subject: Re: Yujean Kang
Organization: California Institute of Technology
Distribution: la
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1992 00:22:08 GMT

zukor@blacks.jpl.nasa.gov (Karen Zukor) writes:
>
>Maybe we ordered wrong, (except for the duck) but I was left with a
>mixed impression.  It's a pleasant place to dine, but not every
>dish is something to write about.

The one time I went to Yujean Kang, we had a great chicken and pheasant
dish, and terrible fish.  When we told the waiter that the fish was
overcooked (and probably not even fresh, if you ask me), he became very
indignant.  Within a few minutes, we were surrounded by all the
waiters, the hostess, the cooks, and all the other personnel.  Rather
than apologize, and offer to redo the dish, they questioned our
judgement!  This has never happened to me before.  They embarrassed us
in front of all the other diners.  It was not a pleasant experience.

I haven't been back since.

(And in case someone thinks I am negative about every restaurant --
I had a fabulous dinner at Citrus (Melrose @ Citrus) recently.  Not
cheap, but I wasn't paying.  The shiitake and garlic Napoleon appetizer
is out of this world.)

Pieter Hazewindus				pieter@cs.caltech.edu
From: haral@unisol.com (Haral Tsitsivas)
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Subject: Re: Laguna Beach
Date: 25 Aug 92 19:12:25 GMT
Organization: UniSolutions Associates

Only Eureka in Santa Monica is going chapter 11, and is also expected to re-open
soon.  The reason for the Chapter 11 filing is that Puck wanted to re-organize 
the debt due to the massive cost-overruns associated with building the restaurant.
The restaurant/brewery still grossed $30-40K a day...

-- 
--Haral Tsitsivas,  UniSolutions Associates
  Voice: (310) 542-0068,  Fax: (310) 370-4024,  E-mail: haral@unisol.com
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From: tonyg@spock.retix.com (Tony "Salty Dog" Goulding)
Subject: Thai on Lincoln/Wilshire, S.Monica
Organization: Retix, Santa Monica CA
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1992 16:52:27 GMT

I visited Pataya in Santa Monica yesterday for lunch since a recent
article recommended it. I was very happy with it.  A nice lunchtime
buffet with a pretty good selection and very nice food.
I certainly intend to go back.
Tony.

-- 
Tony [All views expressed are mine - if anyone is to blame its me]
==================================================================
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From: harp@isi.edu (Brian Harp)
Newsgroups: la.eats
Subject: Re: Looking for good mexican restaurants in Culver City area.
Date: 3 Sep 92 14:24:09 GMT
Distribution: la
Organization: USC Information Sciences Institute



Paco's is great.  I don't remember where it is located because I always go to the
one on Lincoln just north of Manchester (by the airport).  You can call for
directions.

..Brian..
--
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Brian                      o
 Harp                       \
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From: zukor@blacks.jpl.nasa.gov (Karen Zukor)
Subject: Re:  Memories of greatness
Organization: Image Analysis Systems Group, JPL
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1992 18:33:20 GMT

Yes, let's mourn LA restaurants we knew, and loved!
I embrace this topic!

My entries:
Cafe Jacoulet, Pasadena
It was so difficult to bring myself to order anything but the
marvelous raspberry duck, but I was rarely disappointed if I did.
I had the most amazing appetizer of mussels in marinara sauce, which
sounds pedestrian, but was haute cuisine at its finest.
They DEFINED creme brulee.
(Barrie eulogizes their brunch, with lox and bagels.)
They were successful.  Oh why, oh why, did it have to end?  

Far more ancient and personal:
Hasty House, in Brentwood
My family and I used to go all the time.  It was buffet style,
and perfect for kids.  Again, quite popular.  One day we showed 
up, and the doors were locked.  The bank or the IRS had foreclosed.     
:-(  Does anyone else remember this place?

Karen Zukor
devoted (LA) foodie (from WAY back)
e-mail:  zukor@logos.jpl.nasa.gov
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From: ECZ5SER@MVS.OAC.UCLA.EDU (Mike Randall)
Subject: Greek restaurant in San Pedro
Date: 4 Sep 92 08:34:17 PDT

I heard there was a really good Greek restaurant in San Pedro, but I
can't remember the name. Does anybody know what it is? I am meeting
some friends who will be coming in on a cruise ship Sunday and will
be there for the day. Are there any other good places to eat, or fun
things to do in San Pedro on a Sunday?

Mike Randall
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From: reiher@ficus.cs.ucla.edu (Peter Reiher)
Subject: Eureka (was: Laguna Beach)
Organization: UCLA Computer Science Department
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 92 14:45:28 GMT

In article <1992Aug25.191225.2604@unisol.com> haral@unisol.com (Haral Tsitsivas) writes:
>Only Eureka in Santa Monica is going chapter 11, and is also expected to re-open
>soon.  The reason for the Chapter 11 filing is that Puck wanted to re-organize 
>the debt due to the massive cost-overruns associated with building the restaurant.
>The restaurant/brewery still grossed $30-40K a day...

My understanding was that the brewery part of the operation was not
profitable, and that played a major part in the closing.  Puck decided
he didn't want to be in the brewing business.  I've heard he's trying to
get the brewers of Samuel Adams beer to buy/lease out the brewery part
of Eureka.

--
		Peter Reiher
		reiher@wells.cs.ucla.edu

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From: andrew@ice.TTI.COM (too cold)
Subject: Re: Looking for good mexican restaurants in Culver City area.
Reply-To: andrew@ice.TTI.COM (too cold)
Organization: Transaction Technology, Inc.
Distribution: la
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1992 15:41:36 GMT

In article <22318@venera.isi.edu>, jas@ISI.EDU (Jeff Sullivan) writes:
> 
> I think the subject says it all.  I'm looking for places in to 10-15
> minute driving distance from eastern Culver City.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> jas
> --
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Jeffrey A. Sullivan             | Research Scientist et al.
> jas@isi.edu (Internet)          | Information Sciences Institute
> 72511,402    (Compuserve)       | University of Southern California


How about Paco's Tacos on Centinela just South of Washington Blvd.

A little more north there's Don Antonio's on Pico near Barrington.
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From: ECZ5SER@MVS.OAC.UCLA.EDU
Subject: Re: Any Good Restaurants in Barstow?
Date: 4 Sep 92 07:59:47 PDT

In article <TAK.92Sep3162552@tazboy.jpl.nasa.gov>, on 4 Sep 1992 00:25:52 GMT,
tak@tazboy.jpl.nasa.gov (Tom Kreitzberg) writes:

>I'll be in Barstow for a couple of days, and am wondering if anyone
>knows of any good restaurants there. I've been told it has the world's
>largest McDonalds _and_ the world's largest In-N-Out Burgers, so I
>guess all I need is a good breakfast joint. :-)
>
The McDonalds is big--worth a look, if for no other reason, and if you
want to battle RVs, campers and station wagons full of tourists. It's
called Barstow Station.

Barstow is not a gourmet mecca, but locals like Rosita's (Mexican) and
Idle Spurs (steaks).

For breakfast, I'm no authority, but you could probably try any of the
tourist restaurants and coffee shops on Main Street.

Don't forget your Maalox,
Mike Randall
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From: tanaka@til.til.com (Yokichi Tanaka)
Subject: Re: Comments on Indian/Thai food in Thousand Oaks area?
Organization: Togai InfraLogic, Inc.
Distribution: la
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1992 16:13:53 GMT

In article <1992Aug25.153857.11460@spock.retix.com>, 
tonyg@spock.retix.com (Tony "Salty Dog" Goulding) writes:

|> I'd like to hear anyone's experiences of good (or bad) Thai 
|> and Indian cuisine in the T.O. area.

Taj of India is quite good, small portions, a bit expensive.
It's in the mini-mall just northwest of Reyes Adobe and 101
in Agoura Hills.  For Thai, there's a place on the south side
of TO Blvd in the mini-mall with a (yellow?)donut shop ...
definitely west of Hampshire and definitely east of
Moorpark (sorry, but TO Blvd looks the same everywhere to me).
Thai'n'I (I think that was the name) in Westlake Village is
good, too.

If you're willing to head out to the San Fernando valley, I would
recommend India Cuisine (Ventura Blvd, south side, near Tampa, next
to Cho-cho-san Revolving Sushi) and Erawan (Magnolia and Colfax,
also another one on Ventura Blvd near Colfax) for Thai.

-- 
Yokichi (Yoke) Tanaka      Togai InfraLogic, Inc.    "fuzzy"
tanaka@til.com             Irvine, California, USA
uunet!til!tanaka           714-975-8522
"The more you drive, the less intelligent you are."
From: tao@balboa.eng.uci.edu (Eric Yihching Tao)
Subject: Need a romantic place in or near Orange County
Newsgroups: la.eats
Organization: University of California, Irvine
Date: 27 Aug 92 07:33:19 GMT

This thing make me very nervous, I got a hot date with a girl I've my eyes on 
for long time. Pals, get me some restaurants near Irvine, thanks, thanks!

If this thing goes will, I name my kid after you.