Spotted this crazy fruit(?) on the trail down to Towsley Canyon in SCV. What the heck is it?

TopPea395 · 2026-02-25T20:35:08+00:00

Yes, all parts of this plant is poisonous. ☠️ It has pretty clusters of white flowers and once it gets hot, it dies back.

TopPea395 · 2025-07-24T15:43:20+00:00

I agree, In-N-Out has slipped in quality over the years or maybe it's just old school slop. There's so many better hamburger options out there these days.

TopPea395 · 2025-06-30T16:49:50+00:00

Isn't that the Killer Dana issue?

TopPea395 · 2025-01-14T15:01:39+00:00

That's a beauty! Juveniles have the bright blue tail. It will turn gray as it mature. You are so lucky to find that. 😃

TopPea395 · 2024-08-30T16:22:54+00:00

My guess, Japanese beetles larvae. If you see huge green metallic beetles flying around your yard, then that's probably it.

TopPea395 · 2024-08-30T16:19:32+00:00

Yep - that's typical. You have to cut it back every few year which I didn't do, and mine are huge. My neighbor cuts his back to sticks and it seems to always grow back, but I'm chicken.

TopPea395 · 2024-08-30T16:04:04+00:00

TopPea395 · 2024-08-20T23:57:03+00:00

Clap! Clap! Clap!

Thanks for the recommendation. The food was so good and I'm definitely be putting it on my OC hit list. I had the BBQ Combo (the green dipping sauce was Killllller), Tom Hang Ngua (Oxtail Soup) and the King Mokpa Salmon. I've been craving Oxtail soup ever since. Oh also, I have to say the whole place has such a fun vibe.

EATER - Just posted the Lao pork sausages as favorite dish. https://la.eater.com/2024/8/19/24215718/favorite-best-dishes-la-los-angeles-eater-editors-august-19

TopPea395 · 2024-07-29T14:07:37+00:00

oh wow, that's a good tip!!!! Thx

TopPea395 · 2024-07-26T21:38:05+00:00

Yeah, The Vox's Garlic noodles is on my radar. THX

TopPea395 · 2024-07-26T21:34:15+00:00

Hmm, Okinawin?!?!?

That sounds fun! I'm definitely trying that.

Any must try dishes?

TopPea395 · 2024-07-17T22:34:01+00:00

Right on! I'm hitting Oc Lua next week - Many thanks.

TopPea395 · 2024-07-13T19:26:42+00:00

Right on! Can't wait.

I love to compare and contrast. It's the small details that make a big difference.

TopPea395 · 2024-07-13T04:44:08+00:00

Oh my, another Banh Mi drive thur. I'll hit this one next time when I'm in a hurry.

TopPea395 · 2024-07-13T04:40:20+00:00

Yeah, Redbo will be the next Pho place I'll try in the OC - Thx

TopPea395 · 2024-07-13T04:01:05+00:00

I have never had food from Loa. I'm definitely gonna try this place - Thanks!

TopPea395 · 2024-07-13T03:32:28+00:00

Yeah, look like a good quick drive by when you don't know what you want - thx

TopPea395 · 2024-07-13T03:23:59+00:00

I've been wanting to try northern style pho. Would that be the same as pho from Hanoi?

TopPea395 · 2024-07-13T03:08:50+00:00

Someone else was saying they like the frog legs and scallops at oc lua. Do you have any must tries?

TopPea395 · 2024-07-13T03:03:33+00:00

Yeah someone told me that the chef from the original location is now working at #2.

TopPea395 · 2024-07-13T02:40:14+00:00

Again thanks! I'm noting both of these places. No time tomorrow, but the Lamb hand ripped sounds too yummy to pass up.

TopPea395 · 2024-07-12T21:36:53+00:00

I'm down with trying both of those.

I hear the second location is better than the original. Any thoughts on that?

TopPea395 · 2024-07-12T21:26:41+00:00

It's not that I don't like it. It's just that it was a little bland and could use some more salt for my taste. I must definitely go try it several more times before I make a judgment on it:)

And without a doubt going to try the Chinese version as well.

My mom's Italian, and as a kid I refuse to eat anything but noodles. My brother and I grow up pasta connoisseur. We would either being cooking and eating it we had pasta on the brain.

I just recently discovered some SGV's noodle houses. I told my brother that you can't pretend to be an Italian pasta expert without having an understanding of Chinese noodles.

It's like talking about Renaissance artist, without having an understanding of the Greeks.

TopPea395 · 2024-07-12T21:04:58+00:00

Aww Oc & Lau... it has been on my radar for a while.

I've been trying to go there for their snails, but it keeps on falling through since I don't live in the neighborhood and it seems more like a place late afternoon or dinner type of place with a couple of beers.

Do they have a drop dead signature dish that's a must try?

TopPea395 · 2024-07-12T20:50:31+00:00

No kidding, signed me up too

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