Breakfast of Champions

My favorite place to take my laptop for a morning of reading and writing is Porto's in Burbank.  They do not have Wi-Fi, which I love.  No distractions.  I just make sure I check my e-mail and stock up on reading material before I go.

It's been a little on the cold side and rainy lately, so I've been ordering to go. Ideally, I like to grab a table outside (it's too noisy inside) and set up shop for a couple hours. I can usually crank out a scene or two, or read a script if I'm not in the writing mood.

I try to get there early, before 9.  There's always a line.  Sometimes it's ridiculously long, but it's fast-moving, and a testament to the quality and price of the food.  I order the same thing almost every time I go.  One chicken croquette, one ham croquette, and a guava pastry.  The croquettes are to die for.  And they are under $1.  Not a better food bargain in the city.



Ham on Top, Chicken on Bottom


The chicken croquette tastes like a deep fried pot pie.  The ham croquette is smokey and creamy with a hint of chive.  They're both perfect, and I can't choose between them, so I have to sacrifice the calories and get both. 

This is my comfort food.