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24th Street Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
24th Street Cafe ($$)
(1331 ratings)

1415 24th St Map It!
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 323-8801
24thstreetcafe.com
4.5 out of 5
1331 ratings
est. 1987; institution in old-school diner serving scratch-made comfort food; "A happy place for hungry people!" (from its website)
Al-Noor: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Al-Noor ($$)
(1211 ratings)

15112 Inglewood Ave Map It!
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 675-4700
www.alnoor-restaurant.net
  • Garlic Naan
4.5 out of 5
1211 ratings
opened in 1998; vow to only use the finest ingredients and prepare each dish with an infusion of passion and creativity; all dishes are made from scratch
Annex Kitchen: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Annex Kitchen ($$$)
(1585 ratings)

2257 W Shaw Ave Map It!
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 248-8512
annexkitchenfresno.com
  • Sweet Corn Agnolotti
    fresh pasta stuffed w/ corn & mascarpone filling; cooked w/ butter & chives, topped w/ Parmigiano Reggiano; looks good!
4.5 out of 5
1585 ratings
rustic Italian cuisine specializing in handmade pasta, wood fired pizza & wood grilled meats, served in a casual contemporary atmosphere
Bavel: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Bavel ($$$)
(2443 ratings)

500 Mateo St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 232-4966
baveldtla.com
  • Grilled Lamb Saddle Chop
    marinade of yogurt, licorice powder (key ingredient), lime & garlic; grilled & topped w/ licorice oil, almonds & herb salad; looks good
4.5 out of 5
2443 ratings
opened in 2018; Middle Eastern restaurant known for its hummus & downtown vibe
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sugar Rush"
  • Sam's Sundae
4.5 out of 5
10165 ratings
strive to use local, organic ingredients when available; made from Straus Family organic dairy products; tastes are served on metal spoons saving over 500,000 plastic spoons from filling landfills every year
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Best Drink"
  • Kyoto Iced Coffee
    takes 12 hours to make
4.5 out of 5
1739 ratings
vow: sells coffee less than 48 hours out of the roaster to customers
Braise & Crumble Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Braise & Crumble Cafe [CLOSED] ($$)
(815 ratings)

40 N Mentor Ave Map It!
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 460-8600
  • Fried Chicken Po'Boy
    kettle fried chicken nuggets on a bun w/ mayo & dijon mustard, Sriracha lime aioli, arugula, pickles, Roma tomatoes & pickled onions
4.5 out of 5
815 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2014; specializes in slow-braised meats, pulled pork, short ribs, fried chicken, chili, stews & fruit pies
Brent's Deli & Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Brent's Deli & RestaurantSee Brent's Deli & Restaurant Video ($$)
(3035 ratings)

19565 Parthenia St Map It!
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-5679
www.brentsdeli.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "At a Deli"
  • Corned Beef Sandwich
    looks good
4.5 out of 5
3035 ratings
Cake Monkey Bakery: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Cake Monkey BakerySee Cake Monkey Bakery Video ($$)
(397 ratings)

7807 Beverly Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 932-1142
www.cakemonkey.com
  • Peanut Butter El Rollo
    chocolate cake rolled up w/ housemade peanut buttercream & coated w/ bittersweet Belgian chocolate; looks good
4.5 out of 5
397 ratings
est. 2008; pastry shop specializing in retro treats & miniature cakes, plus pies, cookies & scones
Cold Spring Tavern: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Cold Spring TavernSee Cold Spring Tavern Video ($$)
(1245 ratings)

5995 Stagecoach Rd Map It!
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 967-0066
www.coldspringtavern.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Meat-Fest"
  • Bar-B-Q Beef Sandwich
    looks good
4.5 out of 5
1245 ratings
est. 1873; old Western themed former stagecoach stop out in the mountains; known for grilled to order meats
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Kids' Menu"
  • Make Your Own Pizza
    personalized par-baked pizza crust is brought to your table where you add your sauce, cheese, toppings, and then they bring it back to the kitchen to bake; looks fun
4.5 out of 5
4640 ratings
contemporary Italian restaurant featuring pasta, pizza, seafood & meat, plus wine & cocktails
El Gallito Tortas Ahogadas: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
El Gallito Tortas AhogadasSee El Gallito Tortas Ahogadas Video ($)
(171 ratings)

943 Broadway Map It!
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 862-5614
  • Tortas Ahogadas
    carnitas (slow-cooked pulled pork) w/ refried beans in sandwich "drowning" in a spicy salsa topped w/ pickled onions and a slice of lime; looks good
4.5 out of 5
171 ratings
food truck
Evvia Estiatorio: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Evvia EstiatorioSee Evvia Estiatorio Video ($$$)
(2915 ratings)

420 Emerson St Map It!
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-0983
www.evvia.net
  • Soutzoukakia (Grilled Lamb Meatballs)
4.5 out of 5
2915 ratings
refined, cosmopolitan sensibility w/ a Mediterranean culinary tradition and an appreciation for vibrant Greek flavors
French Laundry: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
French LaundrySee French Laundry Video ($$$$)
(2950 ratings)

6640 Washington St Map It!
Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 944-2380
www.frenchlaundry.com
  • Oysters and Pearls
    "Sabayon" of Pearl Tapioca with Island Creek Oysters and White Sturgeon Caviar
4.5 out of 5
2950 ratings
opened in 1994; philosophy: "In the end, a great meal is not about the food and the wine. A great meal is an emotional experience." (from its website); Other Recipes: Cappuccino Semifreddo w/ Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts | Duck Breast w/ Grapes, Turnips & Port Emulsion | Figs w/ Fennel, Goat Cheese & Green Peppercorn Vinaigrette | Gazpacho
Guisados: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Guisados ($)
(2669 ratings)

2100 East Cesar E Chavez Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 264-7201
www.guisados.co
  • Chiles Toreados Tacos
    habanero, serrano, jalapeno & Thai chiles blistered together, served on tortilla w/ black beans; "it's a taste sensation!" -Donal Skehan
4.5 out of 5
2669 ratings
est. 2010; Mexican taqueria known for "traditional homestyle braises on fresh homemade tortillas" (from its website)
Harriet's Cheesecakes Unlimited: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Harriet's Cheesecakes UnlimitedSee Harriet's Cheesecakes Unlimited Video ($$)
(634 ratings)

1515 Centinela Ave Map It!
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 419-2259
  • Sweet Potato Cheesecake
    graham cracker crust, vanilla cheesecake filling, sweet potato filling and topped w/ sour cream sauce and candied pecan garnish; "I mean, it's that good. I mean, it's that good! I mean, it's that good!!"-Jeff Henderson; looks good
4.5 out of 5
634 ratings
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Obsessions"
  • Kumamoto Oysters
4.5 out of 5
7128 ratings
launched in 1983 with a $500 loan from their parents and a five-acre lease on northern Tomales Bay; now harvest 3 million oysters annually
Howlin' Ray's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Howlin' Ray's ($$)
(7699 ratings)

727 N Broadway Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 935-8399
howlinrays.com
  • Hot Chicken
    whole Nashville hot chicken wings; served w/ pickles & bread; looks good
4.5 out of 5
7699 ratings
est 2016; started as a food truck by Johnny Ray Zone; long lines
Inotheke: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Inotheke [CLOSED]See Inotheke Video ($$)
(255 ratings)

606 Broadway Map It!
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-3366
  • Moussaka
    roasted vegetables, meat sauce, herbs & bechamel sauce, layered & baked
4.5 out of 5
255 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2016; modern Greek cuisine from classic ingredients
Ji Rong Peking Duck: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Ji Rong Peking DuckSee Ji Rong Peking Duck Video ($$)
(1789 ratings)

8450 Valley Blvd Map It!
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 280-8600
www.jirongpekingduck.com
  • Peking Duck
    served w/ crispy duck skin, hoisin duck sauce, onions, cucumber & thin pancakes to wrap; "best Peking duck I've ever had. Ever!" -Katie Pix; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1789 ratings
Chinese eatery offering roasted duck, kung pao chicken & other classics, plus lunch specials
Joy: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Joy ($$)
(1668 ratings)

5100 York Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 999-7642
www.joyonyork.com
  • Thousand Layer Pancake
    rolled & flattened dough, grilled & filled w/ scallions, Thai basil, egg & cheese; topped w/ spices & garlic chili paste
4.5 out of 5
1668 ratings
opened in 2018; modern neighborhood eatery serving Taiwanese classics w/ a twist
Langer's Deli: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Langer's DeliSee Langer's Deli Video ($$)
(4491 ratings)

704 S Alvarado St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 483-8050
www.langersdeli.com
  • #19 - Pastrami Sandwich
    thick-cut pastrami complemented by a slice of Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and homemade cole slaw; looks good
4.5 out of 5
4491 ratings
opened in 1947; started as a 12-stool lunch counter, now can seat 135 patrons; local and international icon; located diagonally across MacArthur Park
Manhattan Beach Post: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Manhattan Beach PostSee Manhattan Beach Post Video ($$)
(3793 ratings)

1142 Manhattan Ave Map It!
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-5405
eatmbpost.com
  • Bacon Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits
    "world famous biscuits!" (from its website); apple wood smoked bacon, aged cheddar & whipped maple butter; looks good
4.5 out of 5
3793 ratings
opened in 2011; "crafting unforgettable culinary experiences through adventurous & soulful cuisine" (from its website); seasonal menu features house made breads, seafood & meat dishes, charcuterie, cheese & more
Meals by Genet: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Meals by GenetSee Meals by Genet Video ($$)
(794 ratings)

1053 S Fairfax Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 938-9304
www.mealsbygenet.com
  • Dorowot
    spicy chicken stewed in red pepper sauce with Ethiopian butter; takes days to make; served on top of injera (a spongy crepe-like flatbread)
4.5 out of 5
794 ratings
Ethiopian cuisine in a casual bistro setting
Milk Jar Cookies: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Milk Jar Cookies [CLOSED] ($)
(1724 ratings)

5466 Wilshire Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 634-9800
  • Banana Split Cookie
    top seller; banana dough, chocolate & butterscotch chips, walnuts & fresh strawberry; baked frozen for a gooey center; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1724 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2013; husband-&-wife-run homemade cookie operation w/ small-batch baked, inventive recipes & ice cream sandwiches; ships nationwide
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