Every town has that one spot where the locals go to eat and there’s a menu item that you just gotta try! Each week the Hungry Nomad will share his travels, experiences and favorite “gotta try menu items”Tumblr (3.0; @thehungrynomad)http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8b7ddb5223f0ced403b812793060943c/tumblr_mlhbzj8fww1qdu367o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Thursday-Saturday 6pm-midnight. Tacos nights. Fresh horchata y real pastor! (at Thousand Oaks Meat Locker)</p>http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/48324677401http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/48324677401Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:54:55 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d58ba04915aca2074e4ddd15a188d4d2/tumblr_ml9vncf1SN1qdu367o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Maybe the best Chinese north of Spring St. The honey walnut shrimp was exceptional. (at Chester’s Asia Chinese)</p>http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/48005180421http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/48005180421Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:18:51 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ad9ec2b903bbc72d2e0dfaf7942e1a56/tumblr_ml9mhvu77u1qdu367o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Wow! Some great authentic Oaxaca food. (at Karlos & Kokes Fresh Mexican Grill)</p>http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/47989501750http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/47989501750Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:01:05 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5612929c146ea123809a60da08d0b739/tumblr_mihw9pfEyg1qdu367o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The sampler platter @ Bludso’s BBQ! Get the banana pudding too! (at Bludso’s BBQ)</p>http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/43529464147http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/43529464147Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:32:11 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2ee2c80d07114e47ba3d7a447220825a/tumblr_mi8r326EDK1qdu367o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Salmon w/ mango chipotle The pork shank ! And The Conquistador (fillet mignon with tiger prawns in spicy chipotle sauce) ❤ (at Money Pancho)</p>http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/43121512478http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/43121512478Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:01:49 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md4tvooGku1qdu367o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Hungry Nomad strikes again. Amazing brisket sandwich! (at Rogers Rib Shack)</p> I love this new place! Cool atmosphere, slightly unassuming and great food at a great price.http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/35214014901http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/35214014901Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:39:39 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_maw4m3xerL1qdu367o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This place is no joke. Lemon pepper olive oil and pomegranate balsamic. #studiocity (Taken with <a href="http://instagram.com">Instagram</a>)</p>http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/32250334366http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/32250334366Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:30:02 -0700studiocity<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mavvqfxcQ61qdu367o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Some serious Korean BBQ (Taken with <a href="http://instagram.com">Instagram</a> at Manna Korean BBQ Little Tokyo)</p>http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/32239892559http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/32239892559Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:18:15 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_maq65uQJtp1qdu367o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I heard it was good. It had all of the earmarks of a good spot, hard to find, cash only, and a few overweight cops. And it didn’t disappoint. The best pastrami sandwich I haven’t ever had. Get the #6 w/sauce!! And as always, tell them that the Nomad sent you. (Taken with <a href="http://instagram.com">Instagram</a> at Eastside Market Italian Deli)</p>http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/32014874466http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/32014874466Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:17:54 -07006<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7xys3XAjJ1qdu367o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Prime Rib, Bacon, Pepper Jack Cheese, Rice and Beans! <br/> Floriano’s on Ocean Ave in Lompoc. Tell them that you know Duece.</p>http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/28287806866http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/28287806866Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:38:27 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mqo6p0DN1qdu367o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This place has chicken. It has sauces. It has Fiery Pastrami (pictured) and it had Real quesadillas! Jewish Mexican owner JP has something for everyone! A little secret, tell him that it is your first time.</p>http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/22561931434http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/22561931434Sun, 06 May 2012 18:55:17 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39gsghUjQ1qdu367o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I really wanted to take a picture of The Spencer but I ate it (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">Instagram</a> at Jocko’s Steak House)</p>http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/22078177952http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/22078177952Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:53:04 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m34e3tAXdE1qdu367o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>New Hot dog spot. Cool atmosphere and tons of toppings for your dog</p>http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/21896731615http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/21896731615Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:07:04 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2v0feHqta1qdu367o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Finished product hours later (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">instagram</a>)</p>http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/21543293727http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/21543293727Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:33:14 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2uxfuaqPE1qdu367o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Trying my hand at seafood gumbo. #harderthanitlooks (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">instagram</a>)</p>http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/21539088319http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/21539088319Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:28:42 -0700harderthanitlooks<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2lm20oFpL1qdu367o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Now ya know (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">Instagram</a> at Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles)</p>http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/21240850533http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/21240850533Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:44:24 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2g6egtDTp1qdu367o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sam Woo China Town LA</p>http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/21059653833http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/21059653833Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:18:16 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2g68a75le1qdu367o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Authentic Sam Woo’s (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">instagram</a>)</p>http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/21059427393http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/21059427393Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:14:34 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m24xwsCEJ51qdu367o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Location location location (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">Instagram</a> at The Pantry)</p>http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/20683198709http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/20683198709Sat, 07 Apr 2012 17:41:15 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22skmL2v91qdu367o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Rueben and The Brat (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">Instagram</a> at rhineland deli)</p>http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/20608980001http://thehungrynomad.tumblr.com/post/20608980001Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:50:45 -0700