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- Tuna Melt Piadina
tuna salad in pan fried house pizza dough w/ cheddar, pepperoncinis & arugula w/ citronette; "it's tangy, it's bomb!" -Monti Carlo
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4.0 out of 5
1030 ratings |
est. 1995; breakfast, lunch, baked goods & coffee served in a historic building |
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- Rice Porridge
caramelized broccoli, puffed rice & burnt onion; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
801 ratings |
minimalist, daytime-only spot for inventive Scandinavian-style breakfast & lunch fare |
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- Mussel Bisque
seafood bisque w/ mussels served en Croute (w/ pastry puff on top of bowl...like a pot pie); at service, waiter breaks a hole in crust and pours in some cream sherry from Spain
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4.0 out of 5
439 ratings |
opened in 1984; California cuisine with a touch of Italian, French, Spanish and Asian |
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- Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches
free during happy hour (M-F, 4-7pm)
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4.0 out of 5
762 ratings |
[CLOSED] |
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4.0 out of 5
5212 ratings |
#33 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened 24/7 |
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- "Donut" Muffin
ingredients of donut & muffin, baked then brushed w/ butter & rolled in cinnamon/sugar mixture
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4.0 out of 5
399 ratings |
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4.0 out of 5
2010 ratings |
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4.0 out of 5
1277 ratings |
formerly "E&O Trading Co" at airing; contemporary Asian-inspired cuisine, the restaurant's unique space features high ceilings adorned by dramatic chandeliers and stunning decor |
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- Manuel Special
5-lb burrito, finish in under an hour for a free t-shirt; refried beans, Spanish rice, marinated pork shoulder, guacamole, cheddar, flour tortilla; looks good!
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4.0 out of 5
2561 ratings |
#23 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); founded in 1942 (originally called El Tupinamba Cafe) |
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4.0 out of 5
1117 ratings |
[CLOSED] |
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- Olive Oil Mint Cake
cake w/ herb oil of parsley, mint, spearmint & fennel; served w/ house yogurt sorbet, pistachio baklava crumble, olive oil gel & fresh mint
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4.0 out of 5
428 ratings |
Israeli restaurant serving multi-cultural flavors, from within a hotel |
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- Dulce de Leche Cake
looks good
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4.0 out of 5
3740 ratings |
opened in 1988; chef/owner studied pastry-making at the Cordon Bleu (in France) |
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- "Fat Anthony" Sandwich
ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, lettuce, tomato, fries, vinaigrette, marinara, on a hero; looks good!
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4.0 out of 5
2697 ratings |
opened in 2010; bringing NY-style signature "fat" sandwiches to LA; couple of blocks from UCLA; another location in Hollywood |
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- Fiori Di Zucca
squash blossoms & bellwether farms ricotta; stuffed & fried; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1292 ratings |
means "happy" or "lucky" in Latin; farm-sourced traditional Italian fare; known for authentic, hand-made pasta |
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- Banana Special
banana split
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4.0 out of 5
5204 ratings |
#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Desserts); #4 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); founded in 1894 starting as delivering milk by horse-drawn wagon; ice cream made by hand |
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- Hand Rolled Ricotta Cavatelli
pasta w/ English peas, shiitake mushrooms, creme fraiche & chives; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1268 ratings |
opened in 2009; farm-to-table dining inside the Fairmont Miramar Hotel |
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- Crab Roll
sweet Dungeness crab served atop a homemade toasted torpedo roll with organic butter and chives; served with shoestring fries or salad greens on the side
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4.0 out of 5
3001 ratings |
California Legislature Assembly awarded the restaurant owners a Sustainable North Bay Award to honor their commitment to protecting wild fish populations and helping the local economy by supporting local fishermen; outdoor seating by the water available |
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- "Fish Tacos"
"hard to explain, just try it" (on the menu); sliced, pounded and disc-cut yellow fin tuna is "tortilla"; tuna tartar is mixed w/ jalapeno aioli to create the "filling"; tuna disc is crimped to form the "taco"; served w/ crispy fried avocado and more jalapeno aioli and other decorative herbs and radish
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4.0 out of 5
448 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2003; 65-seat restaurant |
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- Chao Tom (Sugarcane Shrimp)
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4.0 out of 5
3388 ratings |
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4.0 out of 5
513 ratings |
opened in 1951; the place to power lunch; brass plaque commemorating a 1969 women's successful sit-in known as "the Grant Grill invasion" protesting men's only sign during lunchtime |
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- H-100's (Tater Tots)
cheddar & jack filled, hand rolled tator tots; limited supply daily; served w/ a choice of 6 dipping sauces...Beau's favorite is malt vinegar aioli; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
2733 ratings |
Food War: Baby's Badass vs. Grill 'Em All...Baby's Baddass won (3-votes-to-2); owner used to be the cook for Baby's Badass for only 2 weeks...only to open Grill 'Em All 1 mo. later; food truck w/ heavy metal art; specialize in burgers; long lines; UPDATE: now a sit-down joint in Alhambra |
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- Oxtail Gnocchi
oxtail brined 2 days & braised 4 hrs; w/ roasted garlic, parsley, chives, sherry, horseradish & parmesan; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1861 ratings |
focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes; seasonal, Mediterranean flavors |
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- Burger
"best burger I've ever eaten"-Cat Cora; available only Mon, Tue and Wed at the bar; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1596 ratings |
made famous from movie "Sideways" |
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4.0 out of 5
6286 ratings |
started in 1969; moved to current location in 1991; recognized as one of the top 5 burger joints in the country by CNN (2009); "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem" (it's a block from the beach); decor consists of wall-to-wall license plates |
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- Prime Rib
carved at the table
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4.0 out of 5
8942 ratings |
#4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Steak);
San Francisco Landmark; cozy English-style dining room setting |
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