Spicy Tingly Szechuan

Szechuan food is mouthburning and mouthwateringly great! Its numbing, tingly spice is found in innocuous-sounding dishes like Water-Boiled Fish and Fried Chicken Cubes that set your mouth on fire. Addictive dishes like Strange Flavor Chicken and Dan Dan noodles sparkle with a combination of spicy, salty, sour, and sweet. Our favorite Szechuan restaurant recently closed, we think this new find is even better.
Join us at Best Szechwan for a fiery and delicious lunch.

When: Sunday, December 10 at 1pm
Where: Best Szechwan Chili & Seafood, 230 N. Garfield Ave., #12, Monterey Park, 91754
Directions: Take 10 Fwy east, past downtown LA. Exit on Garfield Avenue toward Monterey Park, heading south from the freeway. Drive .6 mi to a strip mall at 230 N. Garfield, on your left. Restaurant is in far right corner. Lot parking available.

Hungarian in Studio City

This month's FoodGroup goes to Hortobagy Hungarian restaurant for their lively Champagne brunch. Join us for piquant and hearty European dishes such as chilled cherry soup, chicken paprikash, stuffed cabbage, and goulash. This is the perfect cold weather food, even if it is a California winter.

When: Sunday, November 12 at 1pm
Where: Hortobagy Hungarian Restaurant, 11138 Ventura Blvd, Studio City
Directions: Take Ventura Blvd exit from 101 Fwy. Turn Right on Ventura Blvd and go 0.3 mile. Arrive at 11138 Ventura Blvd on the Left.
Parking: Small lot behind restaurant or metered parking on Ventura.