-- LINKS Pg. - Below are links that I feel might be helpful / relevant - in regards to all those interested in the seeking-out & enjoying of the greatest culinary experiences in the L.A area. (plus a few 'other' kinda-relevant links. ...)

RELEVANT LINKS: - - PURCHASE ONLINE: Some custom, Culinary Detective Items - ie: - mugs, tile coasters, calendars, mouse-pads, etc., at... CafeExpress.com : - - HEALTH DEPT. Food and Drug Administration / Consumer Advice / Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition - at... http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/advice.html - - TOP SECRET RECIPES ONLINE: Creating Kitchen Clones of America's Favorite Brand-Name Foods. The unveiling of secrets and legends from convenience food land http://topsecretrecipes.com/ - - CHEAP EATS 'n-STUFF: A site for the "backpacker" or budget tourist. This list of links is mainly for Los Angeles, Downtown to West Hollywood, Hollywood Hills to I-10. & NOW, BANGKOK !! Budget links include deals for FOOD, ACCOMMODATIONS, CLUBS, & GENERAL WEIRDNESS. at... http://cheapeatsbangkok.com/sites/eatsnstuff_html/ - - WWW.CHOWBABY.COM: Looking for new "Restaurant experiences"?..If you're tired of frequenting the same old restaurants or can't find that specific "something" you are craving, Chowbaby.com is the place to visit. Our dining directory hosts restaurant websites from all over the nation and your next perfect dining experience is likely among them. http://www.chowbaby.com - - JOKE SITE: THINGS NOT TO SAY TO A POLICEMAN - at... http://www.unwind.com/jokes-funnies/profession/saytopoliceman.shtml - - DAILY BREEZE Newspaper: Features The Culinary Detective's , bi-weekly, eating-establishments reviews - at... www.dailybreeze.com - - CHOWHOUNDS know where the good stuff is, and they never settle for less than optimal deliciousness, whether dining in splanky splendor or grabbing a quick slice of pizza. They are the one in ten who live to eat. - at... http://www.chowhound.com/ - - LA Dept. of Health Services: Restaurant Ratings List at: http://www.lapublichealth.org/rating/ - - A GREAT L.A. based, 'school of cooking' operation, located at: www.southbayschoolofcooking.com - - SLAMMED MAGAZINE: - Dining is personal. Whether you are the host or the guest, restaurants are a place for communication, entertainment and fulfillment. A certain intimacy surrounds the restaurant world, and the community that creates it. SLAMMED is a trade publication like no other. It introduces working solutions instead of basic reports and articles that lack vitality. If a certain chef has achieved her definition of success, SLAMMED explores how, why and who helped her get there. SLAMMED magazine celebrates the community of the industry while helping new local leaders learn the steps towards success. Slammed Mazazine.com - - MORE TO COME....or, suggest one?

www.lmirandasmexicanfood.com MIRANDA's is one of Chris' favorite Mexican Restaurants. Located in Lawndale, CA, when you're in the area - give Miranda's a taste ! www.lasupportsla.com Chris is one of a select few FOUNDERS of this dedicated .org site. (Los Angeles Supports Louisiana). www.platelunchgirl.com Who is this girl from the islands, named 'April' @ Plate Lunch? www.hungry-girl.com Who is the HUNGRY GIRL? www.gentlemangourmand.com Who is the GENTLEMAN GOURMAND? www.ironfans.com Who / what is the IRON CHEF? www.altonbrown.com Who is ALTON BROWN? www.egullet.com What is E-Gullet? www.8legged.com What is 8-Legged? www.hotdogspot.com What is Hot Dog Spot - ('the best dogs' in LA ) ?             -