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Re: Father's Pad Thai, Santa Monica

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From: Julian Macassey
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 17:33
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On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 08:26:02 -0800, The Ranger <cuhulain__98@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 15:58:41 -0000, Julian Macassey
><julian@tele.com> replied:
> [snip]
>> My fave is Sri Siam in a strip mall on the corner of Van
>> Owen and Coldwater in North Hollywood. A dodgy
>> neighbourhood, but the food is great.
>>
>> The place is tiny and unpretentious.
>
> Thanks for the pointer (and warning -- Budget rental needed). Are
> there any special dishes you'd recommend or are does the
> restaurant do the basics consistently well?

	The Thai BBQ ribs are good. But all the dishesare good.

	They do have durian for dessert. Yum.

>
> BTW: I see a theme with many of your better recommendations. Do
> you get combat pay when covering these areas or are you already
> stationed there?

	After eating at Afghan restaurants in Peshawar, Pakistan
where it was "bring your own AK-47", North Hollywood and Panarana
City are just garden spots. But, it is always good to know where
to be cautious.


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From: Julian Macassey <julian@tele.com>
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Subject: Re: Father's Pad Thai, Santa Monica
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