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Podcasts Off-Ramp
Whittier Boulevard - Part 4
Off-Ramp with John Rabe Hero Image
(
Dan Carino
)
Aug 29, 2009
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Whittier Boulevard - Part 4
In part 4, we visit Porky's Restaurant (est. 1957) famous for its carnitas by the pound.
Porky’s owner Mercedes with tour guide Charles Phoenix.
Porky’s owner Mercedes with tour guide Charles Phoenix.
(
John Rabe
)
Inside Porky's, serving tastiness since 1957.
Inside Porky's, serving tastiness since 1957.
(
Charles Phoenix
)

In part 4, we visit Porky's Restaurant (est. 1957) famous for its carnitas by the pound.

In part 4, we visit Porky's Restaurant (est. 1957) famous for its carnitas by the pound.

Porky’s owner Mercedes smiles with tour guide Charles Phoenix. Inside, a bunch of ceramic pigs -- the ones that survived the Northridge earthquake.