Giant Robot Store and GR2 News
It randomly shows up in the email today, this is the team that I play on thursday nights. We’re actually in first place right now. See Jason on the far upper left? Then there’s Greg, me, Sean, Marc, Sada, Will, and in the front left, that’s Paul, Bill, Bryant, Mike, and Chi. It’s weird how the entire bottom row smiled, and the top didn’t (almost). We didn’t set that up.
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I'm excited. Usually, you have to go to Koreatown to get good soontofu. But now on Sawtelle, next to Beard Papa is Tofu Villa. At the spot of a past boba shop, this place is the first on the westside that I think actually rocks. I can't exactly say it's better than my favorite K-Town spots, but this isn't bad at all. Bad soontofu usually is watery with chunks of tofu floating about, but this one...
I’m excited. Usually, you have to go to Koreatown to get good soontofu. But now on Sawtelle, next to Beard Papa is Tofu Villa. At the spot of a past boba shop, this place is the first on the westside that I think actually rocks. I can’t exactly say it’s better than my favorite K-Town spots, but this isn’t bad at all. Bad soontofu usually is watery with chunks of tofu floating about, but this one is just right. They start you off with tofu in another form. Cold with a sesame sauce. Then the banchan shows up. From left to right and top to down: Fried tofu, jopchae, dried seaweed, kimchee, broccoli with tofu curd, a sauce, I realize I dunno what that was for. Squid. Potato salad, and oi kimchee. I forgot to shoot this when it first came. I order it mild, so you don’t get that intense red color. If you’re a fan of soontofu, I think this will do the trick. Of course, they have pibimbap, BBQ meats, and it advertises that they open until midnight, and on the weekends 2am! But keep in mind, that’ll change as they realize people won’t be there that late. Tonight they said they close at 10:30pm instead of midnight. Tofu Villa 2130 Sawtelle 112a, WLA, CA 90025
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You'd think Jack in the Box in Giant Robot? Yes, they do advertise in GR. If the Lakers keep their opponents under 100 points, they're give away a free taco. But this is different and the focus of fast food is changing - I think. I suppose Jack in the Box is reaching out to tons of people who could use a break. It's almost weird.So bring in a gas receipt, any receipt, it can be from a previous day...
You’d think Jack in the Box in Giant Robot? Yes, they do advertise in GR. If the Lakers keep their opponents under 100 points, they’re give away a free taco. But this is different and the focus of fast food is changing – I think. I suppose Jack in the Box is reaching out to tons of people who could use a break. It’s almost weird. So bring in a gas receipt, any receipt, it can be from a previous day or week. Take it in to any Jack in Box and you’ll get 2 free tacos. In some people’s books, this is a meal. Check out Jack talking about it here at the JIB’s site. Jack Feels Your (Gas) Pain! Jack in the Box® Restaurants to Offer Two Free Tacos to Guests with Gas Receipt on June 26. Jack in the Box restaurants will give away two free tacos to guests who present a valid gas receipt. Limit of one order of tacos per guest. No purchase necessary. Duplicates or copies will not be accepted.
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