Tom Chatt

Gay software technologist foodie living in Echo Park (Los Angeles), performing arts and film devotee, world traveler, fine diner, amateur cook, genealogist, history buff, map geek, pragmatist both liberal and conservative. Tumbling since 2015.

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Butternut squash chick pea kale soup, started from some leftover corned beef cabbage broth. #food #realfood #homecooking #nearlyvegan https://www.instagram.com/p/CqZdMkjrl4u/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Fresh snap peas and carrots sautéed with onion and a little ginger, over brown basmati rice, topped with crumbled goat cheese #food #realfood #homecooking #parttimevegetarian https://www.instagram.com/p/CqJ9y5ELFtX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Chicken rubbed with sambal oelek, sautéed with onions and peaches; roasted broccolini with pecorino #food #realfood #homecooking https://www.instagram.com/p/CqE1Q2frI_f/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A belated St Paddy’s Day dinner - corned beef, cabbage, carrots, red potatoes #food #realfood #homecooking #irishfood https://www.instagram.com/p/CqCTlitONZN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Good green morning to you from the Hollywood Farmers Market! #food #realfood #farmersmarket #lafoodie (at Hollywood Farmers Market- Cahuenga Corridor Street Market) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp-eOh9Lh9Y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Friday date night at @eatatjewel in #virgilvillage - our first time checking out this neighborhood gem with some creative plant-based dishes. Started with crispy blue corn tostadas with watermelon marinated to resemble tuna ceviche, with avocado, sesame and avo crema. Winner! A kale tangerine salad was made zesty with housemade almond feta and garlicky almonds. Forbidden fried black rice was tossed with kimchi, zucchini, honshimeiji mushrooms, kale, and a fiery gojuchang schmear. The Jewel Box featured Japanese sweet potato, black beans, avocado with ume kraut, garlicky greens, amaranth crunch, and miso-ginger drizzle. We accompanied with a Greek rosé from their all-natural wine list, a Thymiopoulos xinomavro with pomegranate, grapefruit, and rhubarb notes. Desert was a decadently rich brownie topped with orange-infused “cream” and orange marmalade. Everything was vegan. Everything was gluten-free. And everything was delicious. #food #realfood #lafoodie #glutenfree #parttimevegetarian #occasionalvegan (at Jewel Silver Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp6tyVws_px/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Vegetarian burrito enchilado - that salsa roja has a nice heat! 🔥🌶️ Lunch at @rodeomexgrill in #echopark #food #realfood #mexicanfood #parttimevegetarian (at Rodeo Mexican Grill) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp6Hiz6vrc5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Day drinking in Echo Park. Mango margarita at @rodeomexgrill #cocktail #echopark #sunsetblvd #eastside https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp6HJomPwFs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Coconut-lime chicken soup with carrots, mushrooms, leek, radish greens. Limes from our backyard. #food #realfood #homecooking #backyardfruit https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp4CmubOkx3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Broiled salmon with blistered cherry tomatoes; sautéed spinach and corn #food #realfood #homecooking https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp1ZdrBu4dQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Pozole verde - perfect for a rainy evening - pork, pasilla peppers, red onion, and hominy broth, garnished with fresh cabbage, radish, avocado, tortillas #food #realfood #homecooking https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpy5NEbOIJM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Oscar-themed dinner at my cousin’s house featured peanut butter bacon and banana sandwiches, everything bagels, Guinness stout; a finger-like Nathan’s hot dog wrapped in everything bagel rep’d two films in one; brisket, latkes, turnip fries; wings #food #oscarfood https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpt6AWru4le/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Sweet potato poblano chili bean stew #food #realfood #homecooking #parttimevegetarian #occasionalvegan https://www.instagram.com/p/CpmHrvwOCRq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Good morning from the Hollywood Farmers Market! #food #realfood #farmersmarket #lafoodie @thehfm (at Hollywood Farmers Market- Cahuenga Corridor Street Market) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpapNB1Pq9M/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Chicken with roasted carrots, celery, and potatoes #food #realfood #homecooking https://www.instagram.com/p/CpO7CNEOdNS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Roasted kabocha and broccolini in a mild coconut curry over brown basmati rice #food #realfood #homecooking #parttimevegetarian #occasionalvegan https://www.instagram.com/p/CpO677muYZ-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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When I had regular business travel to Virginia, I used to go into DC all the time for my favorite Ethiopian food. Now it’s a too infrequent treat. Indulging in this feast for my birthday weekend at Rahel’s in Little Ethiopia. #food #realfood #lafoodie #ethiopianfood #parttimevegetarian #occasionalvegan #glutenfree @rahelvegan (at Rahel's Vegan Cuisine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpI7ZhnPurt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=