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- Strawberry Moonshine Pound Cake
moonshine soaked (key ingredient) strawberries & basil infused pound cake; served w/ strawberry moonshine icing & moscato sabayon
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4.0 out of 5
814 ratings |
est 2016; global twist on Southern classics & popular brunch spot; "good simple food" (from its website) |
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4.0 out of 5
340 ratings |
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- Water Works Meatloaf
ground strip loin & fresh vegetables, cabernet garlic demi glace, white cheddar popcorn mashed potatoes, tobacco onions; "literally want to lick the plate!" -Robert Irvine; looks good!
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4.0 out of 5
3787 ratings |
est. 2014; pronounced you-lay-lee; "native-inspired foods & spirits" (from its website); w/ barbacoa grill & house craft beers |
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- Bar Nuts
free w/ drinks; only served in afternoon (after 4:45pm); looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1351 ratings |
founded in 1985; casual and contemporary dining room characterized by warmth & hospitality; "restaurant has won five James Beard Awards and ranked in first place on Zagat Survey's Most Popular Restaurant list an unprecedented nine times" (from its website) |
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- Rice Noodles w/ Hominy, Kimchi, and Spicy Pork Broth
soup
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4.0 out of 5
394 ratings |
[CLOSED]; communal dining composed of salvaged wooden planks from old Indonesian ships to create a minimalist dining room; moved from original airing location (3053 N California Ave) |
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4.0 out of 5
226 ratings |
[CLOSED] |
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- Guava Pastries
puff pastry w/ stuffed guava paste
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4.0 out of 5
433 ratings |
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- Ukrainian Borscht
hearty beet soup w/ stewed pork butt, carrots, cabbage, lima beans, vinegar & spices; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
3040 ratings |
diner-style restaurant serving authentic Ukrainian cuisine since 1954; started as a candy store and a newsstand that operated out of the corner of a building... birth of the restaurant in 1962 when it expanded by combining with a small luncheonette next door; Jon Stewart & Ramones were regulars |
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- Beef Burrito
ground beef chuck, diced potato, refried beans, Mexican rice, romaine & cabbage, wrapped in a flour tortilla, topped w/ chile relleno sauce; "it's magic; it's perfect; it's perfect food!" -Duff Goldman; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
188 ratings |
opened in 1999; originally est. 1983; Mexican restaurant serving traditional cuisine & authentically prepared favorites |
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- Gratin de Macaroni
macaroni and Gruyere cheese-induced Bechamel sauce w/ house-cured-house-smoked bacon baked in casserole dish; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
558 ratings |
consistently ranked in the top tier of "Best Of" lists by the local and national press (from its website); outdoor dining in courtyard garden available |
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- Perciatelli Alla Bolognese
pasta bolognese; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
137 ratings |
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- Ham & Pimento Cheese Sandwich
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4.0 out of 5
374 ratings |
est. 2003; historic building (former train station) & homemade menu of breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads, baked goods & more |
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- Pistachio Bacon Chicken Salad Sandwich
croissant sandwich w/ house chicken salad; roast chicken, celery green apple, pistachios, red onion, red grapes, house aioli & bacon; served w/ tomato, lettuce & pepperoncini
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4.0 out of 5
899 ratings |
est. 2008 as a catering business; now offering full restaurant menu plus floral arrangements & gift baskets |
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- Fish & Chips
beer-battered & fried wild Icelandic Atlantic cod, served w/ fries & house tartar sauce; "golden brown delicious!" -Brad Miller
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4.0 out of 5
2627 ratings |
est. 1987; 5 locations w/ original in downtown LA; known for high quality seafood |
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- Drunken Noodles (with Chicken)
fusion of Thai and Chinese; uses 4 sauces
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4.0 out of 5
839 ratings |
Thai restaurant |
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- Eggs Benedict
re-constructed w/ the same ingredients as traditional; cubed, breaded (w/ English muffin) and deep-fried hollandaise sauce; slow poached egg yolks is spread on plate in jelly-like form and paper-thin baked Canadian bacon served on side; eat all together to get eggs benedict flavor
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4.0 out of 5
820 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2003; 65-seat restaurant |
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4.0 out of 5
1401 ratings |
tiny burger joint; beef brought in daily every morning; long lines |
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- Red Potato Pizza
award-winning top seller; house crust w/ sour cream, sliced red potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, chives & choice of bacon, broccoli or both; "it tastes like a baked potato!" -Hannah Chloe
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4.0 out of 5
247 ratings |
opened in 1978; neighborhood pizzeria & Italian restaurant w/ classic decor; started as a one-man operation |
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- Chicken Pot Pie
looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1513 ratings |
Brazilian food w/ influences from Middle East, Italy, France, Japan and Greece. |
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- CMP (Chocolate, Marshmallow & Peanuts)
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4.0 out of 5
2392 ratings |
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- S'mores
scratch-made marshmallows torched then dipped in Belgian milk or dark chocolate & sandwiched in handmade graham crackers
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4.0 out of 5
233 ratings |
opened in 2004; chocolate shop using quality ingredients w/ traditional flavors & techniques |
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- Spicy & Tingly Lamb Face Salad
pieces of a lamb's face (including cheek, tongue and eyeball) tossed in chopped veggies and stir-fried
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4.0 out of 5
1584 ratings |
[CLOSED]; written up in multiple publications including USA Today, Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine and New York Times |
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- Slippery Shrimp
coated in sweet, garlicy, gingery sauce; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
3158 ratings |
in Chinatown |
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- Tempura Alaskan King Crab
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4.0 out of 5
1449 ratings |
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- Shore Dinner
lobster stew, steamers (clams), lobster, corn
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4.0 out of 5
530 ratings |
you get to pick lobster from tank; sit at picnic tables by water |
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