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- $15 Chef's Tasting Menu
four courses; varies depending what chef gets at market
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4.5 out of 5
609 ratings |
chef takes order, cooks and does the dishes |
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- Soltani Kabob
filet mignon, ground beef, Persian rice, peppers & tomatoes, skewered & charbroiled; "every bite gets better!" -Sabin Lomac
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4.5 out of 5
6369 ratings |
est. 1993; specializes in traditional Middle Eastern fare prepared fresh w/ classic ingredients |
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- Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
made w/ malt used to brew amber ale, homemade cookie dough, 2 types of salt, malted fudge; "it's chocolatey, crunchy, malty!" -Aarti Sequeira
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4.5 out of 5
576 ratings |
est. 2011; artisan ice cream shop featuring quality ingredients & unexpected combinations |
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- Birthday Cake Doughnut
vanilla cake, madagascar pink vanilla bean glaze, topped w/ rainbow sprinkles; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
4753 ratings |
est. 2012; "world's freshest doughnut" "(from its website); small-batch, scratch-made donuts baked in-house daily w/ the finest ingredients & no preservatives |
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- Mango Chili & Lime Gelato Pop
house gelato w/ mango puree, blast frozen, dipped in chocolate, topped w/ chili powder; "it's a party in the mouth" -Shinmin Li
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4.5 out of 5
404 ratings |
opened in 2014; seasonal, locally sourced menu of small batch, handmade desserts |
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- Chicharron Tamales & Beef Tamales
fried pork skin & salsa verde filling, house red salsa & shredded beef filling, each hand rolled in masa & corn husk then steamed; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
314 ratings |
est. 1989; known for scratch made salsas & steamed tamales, plus enchiladas, gorditas & more |
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- Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Sampler
expensive; closed in Jan 2011 for move
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4.5 out of 5
118 ratings |
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- Rose Petal Petits Fours
tiny layered cake dipped in white chocolate and topped w/ candied rose petal; each cake layer separated by rose petal ganache; can be shipped; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
200 ratings |
est. 2004; artisan confectioner; moved from airing location in L.A. |
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- Lasagna Verde
grandmother's recipe, looks good! - Whole Branzino Roasted in Sea Salt
fish - Tiramisu
lady fingers soaked in Italian espresso infused w/ brandy, layered in scratch-made mascarpone, dusted w/ cocoa powder, topped w/ raspberries & mint leaves
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4.0 out of 5
2163 ratings |
opened in 2001; family owned & operated, celebrated authentic Italian restaurant |
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- Pig Tails
brined, cut up, deep-fried and tossed in hot sauce; "it's the chicken wing of the pig"-Michael Symon - Bacon Chocolate Crunch Bar
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4.0 out of 5
3426 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2008; accolades include Food & Wine Best New Chefs of 2009, two James Beard nominations, Rising Star Chefs by Star Chefs and Wine List of the Year by GQ Magazine |
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- Grilled Lamb Skewers
skewered marinated cubed lamb, seared & topped w/ lamb sauce & salsa verde; check for availability; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
2543 ratings |
wine bar & restaurant founded by 3-time James Beard Award winning chef Suzanne Goin & James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Restaurateur of the Year 2018 Caroline Styne |
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- Lamb Barbecue Plate
w/ choice of meat, rib, head, or tripe cooked 6-8 hours; includes lamb broth, tortillas, salsa, lime, cilantro & onion
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4.0 out of 5
633 ratings |
opened in 1990; classic techniques & dishes from Texcoco, Mexico |
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- "Arc" Burger
bacon infused burger w/ cheddar, tomato, red onion, pickled Fresno chile, lettuce, garlic aioli on a toasted bun; "so rich it could buy a house in Beverly Hills!" -Simon Majumdar
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4.0 out of 5
1716 ratings |
opened in 2013; locally sourced, scratch made American dining |
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4.0 out of 5
2242 ratings |
[CLOSED]; movie theater; rating is for theater; part of ArcLight Cinemas chain located across the country |
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- Basteeya (Moroccan Chicken Pot Pie)
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4.0 out of 5
1924 ratings |
[CLOSED]; inventive take on California influenced, Mediterranean & Moroccan dishes |
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- Chicken Parmesan Baked Potato
Idaho Russet potato stuffed w/ fried chicken, marinara sauce, parmesan & mozzarella, served w/ butter, sour cream & salad; "crispy, crunchy, soft, fluffy, melt in your mouth" -Brad Miller
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4.0 out of 5
339 ratings |
est. 1970; jazz club & baked potato themed restaurant |
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- Godmother Sandwich
Mary Sue recommends w/ extra italian sauce & extra peppers
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4.0 out of 5
5788 ratings |
opened in 1925; gourmet market |
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- Nitro Coconut Floating Island
coconut cream, caramelized sliced bananas, passion fruit gelee, coffee syrup, vanilla syrup, banana pastry cream, toasted coconut
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4.0 out of 5
3843 ratings |
[CLOSED]; #2 (America's Best: American Classics); many awards and recognitions including Restaurant of the Year (Esquire - 2009); one of José Andrés's restaurant (José was named Outstanding Chef of the Year at the 2011 James Beard Foundation Awards); European-inspired "indoor piazza" décor |
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- Deviled Quail Eggs
boiled quail eggs & filling of yolk, dill shallot aioli & diced ahi tuna, topped w/ dill; "Godsend from the heavens" -Claudia Sandoval
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4.0 out of 5
1862 ratings |
est. 2011; "American eclectic plates & craft cocktails" (from its website); one of celebrity chef Antonia Lofaso's restaurants |
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- Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes
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4.0 out of 5
2168 ratings |
[CLOSED] |
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4.0 out of 5
119 ratings |
[CLOSED] |
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- Salumi Cone
cone of various cured meats
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4.0 out of 5
768 ratings |
[CLOSED] |
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- Shrimp
shrimp boiled in spice mix then coated w/ more spices, butter and garlic; served in clear plastic bag
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4.0 out of 5
2062 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2004 |
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- Boo's Pepper Steak
thinly sliced steak w/ grilled onions, sweet peppers & choice of cheese, on an authentic amoroso roll; looks good!
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4.0 out of 5
1415 ratings |
est. 2011; family run 2-location operation specializes in classic Philly cheesesteaks & hoagies |
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- Queso Fundido
Mexican cheeses, peppers, chorizo, handmade flour tortilla; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1152 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 2010; gourmet food truck & restaurant concept serving "California-inflected Mexican-inspired cuisine" (from its website) |
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