The Best Thing I Ever Ate - California (p. 4)

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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
4.0 out of 5
422 ratings
opened in 1984; California cuisine with a touch of Italian, French, Spanish and Asian
  • Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches
    free during happy hour (M-F, 4-7pm)
4.0 out of 5
767 ratings
[CLOSED]
Downtown Bakery & Creamery: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Downtown Bakery & CreamerySee Downtown Bakery & Creamery Video ($)
(389 ratings)

308 Center St Map It!
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-2719
  • "Donut" Muffin
    ingredients of donut & muffin, baked then brushed w/ butter & rolled in cinnamon/sugar mixture
4.0 out of 5
389 ratings
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With Bacon"
  • Bacon Apple Maple Donuts
4.0 out of 5
1998 ratings
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crunchy"
  • Indonesian Corn Fritters
4.0 out of 5
1209 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
El Tepeyac Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
El Tepeyac Cafe ($$)
(2477 ratings)

812 N Evergreen Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 268-1960
manuelseltepeyac.com
  • 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!
4.0 out of 5
2477 ratings
#23 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); founded in 1942 (originally called El Tupinamba Cafe)
Euro Pane Bakery: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Euro Pane Bakery [CLOSED]See Euro Pane Bakery Video ($$)
(1118 ratings)

950 E Colorado Blvd Map It!
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 577-1828
  • Egg Salad Sandwich
4.0 out of 5
1118 ratings
[CLOSED]
Exchange Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Exchange Restaurant ($$)
(422 ratings)

416 West 8th St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 395-9531
www.theexchangela.com
  • 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
4.0 out of 5
422 ratings
Israeli restaurant serving multi-cultural flavors, from within a hotel
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Cake Walk"
  • Dulce de Leche Cake
    looks good
4.0 out of 5
3652 ratings
opened in 1988; chef/owner studied pastry-making at the Cordon Bleu (in France)
Fat Sal's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Fat Sal's ($$)
(2594 ratings)

1300 N Highland Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(855) 682-4373
www.fatsalsdeli.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Mess Hall"
  • "Fat Anthony" Sandwich
    ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, lettuce, tomato, fries, vinaigrette, marinara, on a hero; looks good!
4.0 out of 5
2594 ratings
opened in 2010; bringing NY-style signature "fat" sandwiches to LA; couple of blocks from UCLA; another location in Hollywood
Felix Trattoria: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Felix Trattoria ($$$)
(1179 ratings)

1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90291
(424) 387-8622
felixla.com
  • Fiori Di Zucca
    squash blossoms & bellwether farms ricotta; stuffed & fried; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1179 ratings
means "happy" or "lucky" in Latin; farm-sourced traditional Italian fare; known for authentic, hand-made pasta
Fentons Creamery: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Fentons Creamery ($$)
(5090 ratings)

4226 Piedmont Ave Map It!
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 658-7000
www.fentonscreamery.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crazy Good"
  • Banana Special
    banana split
4.0 out of 5
5090 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
FIG Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
FIG Restaurant ($$$)
(1221 ratings)

101 Wilshire Boulevard Map It!
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 319-3111
www.figsantamonica.com
  • Hand Rolled Ricotta Cavatelli
    pasta w/ English peas, shiitake mushrooms, creme fraiche & chives; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1221 ratings
opened in 2009; farm-to-table dining inside the Fairmont Miramar Hotel
Fish: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
FishSee Fish Video ($$)
(2838 ratings)

350 Harbor Dr Map It!
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 331-3474
www.331fish.com
  • 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
4.0 out of 5
2838 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
George's California Modern: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
George's California Modern [CLOSED]See George's California Modern Video ($$$$)
(449 ratings)

1250 Prospect St Map It!
La Jolla, CA 92039
(858) 454-4244
  • "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
4.0 out of 5
449 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2003; 65-seat restaurant
Golden Deli: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Golden DeliSee Golden Deli Video ($)
(3235 ratings)

815 W Las Tunas Dr Map It!
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 308-0803
www.goldendelirestaurant....
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On a Stick"
  • Chao Tom (Sugarcane Shrimp)
4.0 out of 5
3235 ratings
Grant Grill: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Grant GrillSee Grant Grill Video ($$$)
(496 ratings)

326 Broadway Map It!
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 744-2077
www.grantgrill.com
  • Smashing Pumpkin Martini
4.0 out of 5
496 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
Grill 'Em All: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Grill 'Em AllSee Grill 'Em All Video ($$)
(2689 ratings)

19 E Main St Map It!
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 284-2874
grillemallburgs.com
  • 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
4.0 out of 5
2689 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
Herb & Wood: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Herb & WoodSee Herb & Wood Video ($$$)
(1653 ratings)

2210 Kettner Blvd Map It!
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 955-8495
www.herbandwood.com
  • Oxtail Gnocchi
    oxtail brined 2 days & braised 4 hrs; w/ roasted garlic, parsley, chives, sherry, horseradish & parmesan; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1653 ratings
focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes; seasonal, Mediterranean flavors
Hitching Post II: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Hitching Post IISee Hitching Post II Video ($$$)
(1518 ratings)

406 E Hwy 246 Map It!
Buellton, CA 93427
(805) 688-0676
www.hitchingpost2.com
  • Burger
    "best burger I've ever eaten"-Cat Cora; available only Mon, Tue and Wed at the bar; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1518 ratings
made famous from movie "Sideways"
Hodad's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Hodad's ($$)
(6138 ratings)

5010 Newport Ave Map It!
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 224-4623
www.hodadies.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With Bacon"
  • Bacon Cheeseburger
4.0 out of 5
6138 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
House of Prime Rib: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
House of Prime RibSee House of Prime Rib Video ($$$)
(8455 ratings)

1906 Van Ness Ave Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 885-4605
houseofprimerib.net
  • Prime Rib
    carved at the table
4.0 out of 5
8455 ratings
#4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Steak); San Francisco Landmark; cozy English-style dining room setting
Hugo's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Hugo's ($$)
(1384 ratings)

8401 Santa Monica Blvd Map It!
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 654-3993
hugosrestaurant.com
  • Pasta Mama
    looks good
4.0 out of 5
1384 ratings
serving "stealthy healthy" meals (from its website)
  • Prosciutto Ice Cream
4.0 out of 5
3480 ratings
#4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ice Cream); won many awards (SF Weekly - "Best Ice Cream in San Francisco" Reader's Poll, and other recognitions)
Incanto: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Incanto [CLOSED]See Incanto Video ($$$)
(932 ratings)

1550 Church St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 641-4500
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Meat-Fest"
  • Leg of Beast
    lamb shank; need to order in advance; looks good
4.0 out of 5
932 ratings
[CLOSED]
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