Jackson Market – for Locals Only

Which would be a better world? One in which a tiny neighborhood market like the Jackson Market in Culver City made sandwiches that were secretly awesome? Or the world we live in where these places tend to make sandwiches that are only OK?

If there were really a bunch of secret gems, then we’d never find these places and our lives would be poorer. But then we would never know what we never know. Gah! Mind-warp!

Philly – Federal Donuts — the Best Doughnuts Ever

I had read some Grey Lady hype about this doughnut and chicken place in Philadelphia, so I had to check it out when I happened to be in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, no chance for chicken this time. But I’m ready to declare the doughnuts are good. Real good.