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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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4.0 out of 5
303 ratings |
est. 1989; known for scratch made salsas & steamed tamales, plus enchiladas, gorditas & more |
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- Double Pain au Chocolat
chocolate croissant; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
8723 ratings |
opened in 2002; continually rated in the Zagat Survey as Best Bakery and Best Breakfast in San Francisco (from its website); nominated for James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chefs in 2006 and 2007, and won the award in 2008 |
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- Prime Rib
28-day aged rib eye; served w/ creamed spinach, baked potato & horseradish; "pure joy on a plate" -Simon Majumdar; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1422 ratings |
opened in 1953; "rekindles memories of steakhouses in the old days w/ its low prices & Naugahyde booths. The menu offers classic fare & the steaks, such as the culotte, are cooked to perfection" (from its website) |
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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
186 ratings |
opened in 1999; originally est. 1983; Mexican restaurant serving traditional cuisine & authentically prepared favorites |
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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
2589 ratings |
est. 1987; 5 locations w/ original in downtown LA; known for high quality seafood |
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- Chicken Pot Pie
looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1509 ratings |
Brazilian food w/ influences from Middle East, Italy, France, Japan and Greece. |
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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
232 ratings |
opened in 2004; chocolate shop using quality ingredients w/ traditional flavors & techniques |
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- Slippery Shrimp
coated in sweet, garlicy, gingery sauce; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
3113 ratings |
in Chinatown |
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- Cracklin Beer Can Chicken
blending of Korean beer house and Peruian chicken; chicken brined overnight, put in rotisserie, cooled then deep fried to get crispy skin; served w/ kimchi, century egg, salsa roja and verde; "to get your hands dirty" (on menu); looks good
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3.5 out of 5
1968 ratings |
[CLOSED]; contemporary mess hall; same chef as Kogi Truck |
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3.5 out of 5
1618 ratings |
#3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Thanksgiving); New American cuisine offering comfort food with big flavors and sustainable ingredients, for carnivores and herbivores alike |
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- Warm Sea Urchin w/ Dungeness Crab
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3.5 out of 5
1511 ratings |
[CLOSED]; "a little East Coast formal (a GM in a suit and a chef who likes her vegetables brunoised) and West Coast casual (painted plywood floors, hawsers strung from the ceiling and diners in jeans)" |
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- Burnt Ends Sandwich
1/3-lb APL beef short rib burnt ends, pickle salad; served on a potato bun; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
322 ratings |
[CLOSED]; barbecue joint by day & contemporary steakhouse by night |
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- Organic Granola w/ Fruit & Yogart
homemade granola
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3.5 out of 5
223 ratings |
[CLOSED] |
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- Charcuterie de La Maison
selection of artisan & housemade patés, terrines & saucisson sec (salamis, sausages & pates)
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3.5 out of 5
1721 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2008 |
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- Original French Dip Sandwich
slow roasted beef chuck, au jus, French roll; "beef on beef on beef!" -Alex Guarnaschelli; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
2300 ratings |
est. 1908; historic saloon said to have originated the French dip, also known for cocktails & speakeasy |
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- Torta de Albondigas
homemade meatballs w/ chicharron, house chipotle sauce & cheese on toasted birote bread; topped w/ onion, cilantro & chicharron dust; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
41 ratings |
authentic Mexican "abuelita style" home cooking from a food truck |
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- An's Famous Garlic Noodles
looks good
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3.5 out of 5
763 ratings |
since 1997; moved from original location at airing (9646 S Santa Monica Blvd) |
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3.5 out of 5
472 ratings |
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3.5 out of 5
1345 ratings |
opened in 1894 |
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- Gibson Girl
a combination of rich creamy vanilla ice cream, rainbow sherbets, butterscotch topping, cherry nectar, topped with whipped cream and toasted nuts
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3.5 out of 5
435 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 1963; vintage old candy store atmosphere; other locations (check website) |
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- Office Burger
bacon burger; "best burger I've ever had"-Adam Gertler
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3.5 out of 5
6313 ratings |
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- Grilled Cheese (w/ Short Ribs)
"sticky and gooey"; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
745 ratings |
[CLOSED]; hand-crafted, art-deco decor inspired by the craftsmanship of the Machine Age and the industrial innovation of Streamline Moderninsm |
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- Bacon-Wrapped Matzoh Balls
served on top of horseradish aioli and then topped w/ fresh shredded horseradish; started as a practical joke for a fellow Jewish friend's birthday party...it became a huge hit and now a menu item; "delicious and sacrilegious all at once"-Gail Simmons; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
756 ratings |
[CLOSED]; amalgam of many different ethnicities and tastes including Scottish, Jewish, Spanish, American and items such as haggis burgers, paella, chicken skin sandwiches, gefilte fish 'n chips, and bacon-wrapped matzoh balls |
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- Backstabber
sandwich w/ halal chicken, marinated artichoke hearts, Caesar dressing, "dirty" sauce (garlic & herb aioli), provolone, lettuce, tomato and jalapeno served on sourdough bread; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
347 ratings |
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- Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
scratch-made dough w/ espresso, homemade toffee & chocolate chips
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3.5 out of 5
950 ratings |
est. 2007; movie theater featuring luxury seating & an extensive food & drink menu; multiple locations nationwide |
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