The Best Thing I Ever Ate - California (p. 7)

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Straw Catering: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Straw Catering [CLOSED]See Straw Catering Video ($$)
(1749 ratings)

203 Octavia Blvd Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 431-3663
  • Donut Breakfast Sandwich
    house donuts w/ vanilla bean glaze, fried egg, cheddar jack cheese & avocado, served w/ hash browns; "some scientific evolution of flavors!" -Shinmin Li; looks good!
4.0 out of 5
1749 ratings
[CLOSED]; themed restaurant w/ carnival fare
Swan Oyster Depot: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Swan Oyster Depot ($$)
(3221 ratings)

1517 Polk St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-1101
  • Crab Louie Salad
    iceberg lettuce, seasonal crab meat & legs, Louis dressing & crab fat infused vinaigrette
4.0 out of 5
3221 ratings
opened in 1903; neighborhood seafood eatery & fish market
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crazy Good"
  • Matterhorn Cake
    chocolate cake
4.0 out of 5
441 ratings
Sycamore Kitchen: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Sycamore Kitchen ($$)
(981 ratings)

143 S La Brea Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 939-0151
www.thesycamorekitchen.co...
  • Oatmeal Toffee Cookies
    homemade oatmeal cookie w/ melted toffee center; "a little present to yourself!" -Katie Pix
4.0 out of 5
981 ratings
opened in 2012; house made baked goods & savory treats, plus breakfast & lunch
Tadich Grill: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Tadich GrillSee Tadich Grill Video ($$$)
(2805 ratings)

240 California St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 391-1849
www.tadichgrill.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Old School"
  • Sand Dab Filets
    flat fish similar to halibut or flounder dipped in eggwash, flour, breaded and pan-fried; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2805 ratings
established in 1849; oldest restaurant in California (3rd oldest in U.S.); San Francisco institution
Tartine Bakery: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Tartine BakerySee Tartine Bakery Video ($$)
(8849 ratings)

600 Guerrero St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 487-2600
www.tartinebakery.com
  • Double Pain au Chocolat
    chocolate croissant; looks good
4.0 out of 5
8849 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
  • Prime Rib
    28-day aged rib eye; served w/ creamed spinach, baked potato & horseradish; "pure joy on a plate" -Simon Majumdar; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1537 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)
Villa Corona: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Villa Corona ($$)
(193 ratings)

1138 Main St Map It!
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 963-7812
www.villacoronash.com
  • 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
4.0 out of 5
193 ratings
opened in 1999; originally est. 1983; Mexican restaurant serving traditional cuisine & authentically prepared favorites
Water Grill: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Water Grill ($$$)
(2776 ratings)

1401 Ocean Ave Map It!
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 394-5669
www.watergrill.com/sm
  • Fish & Chips
    beer-battered & fried wild Icelandic Atlantic cod, served w/ fries & house tartar sauce; "golden brown delicious!" -Brad Miller
4.0 out of 5
2776 ratings
est. 1987; 5 locations w/ original in downtown LA; known for high quality seafood
Wood Spoon: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Wood SpoonSee Wood Spoon Video ($$)
(1510 ratings)

107 W 9th St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 629-1765
woodspoonla.com
  • Chicken Pot Pie
    looks good
4.0 out of 5
1510 ratings
Brazilian food w/ influences from Middle East, Italy, France, Japan and Greece.
  • S'mores
    scratch-made marshmallows torched then dipped in Belgian milk or dark chocolate & sandwiched in handmade graham crackers
4.0 out of 5
238 ratings
opened in 2004; chocolate shop using quality ingredients w/ traditional flavors & techniques
Yang Chow: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Yang ChowSee Yang Chow Video ($$)
(3266 ratings)

819 N Broadway Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 625-0811
www.yangchow.com
  • Slippery Shrimp
    coated in sweet, garlicy, gingery sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
3266 ratings
in Chinatown
A-Frame: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
A-Frame [CLOSED] ($$)
(1958 ratings)

12565 Washington Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 398-7700
  • 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
3.5 out of 5
1958 ratings
[CLOSED]; contemporary mess hall; same chef as Kogi Truck
Akasha: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
AkashaSee Akasha Video ($$)
(1661 ratings)

9543 Culver Blvd Map It!
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 845-1700
www.akasharestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crunchy"
  • Onion Rings
3.5 out of 5
1661 ratings
#3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Thanksgiving); New American cuisine offering comfort food with big flavors and sustainable ingredients, for carnivores and herbivores alike
Anchor & Hope: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Anchor & Hope [CLOSED]See Anchor & Hope Video ($$$)
(1509 ratings)

83 Minna St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 501-9100
  • Warm Sea Urchin w/ Dungeness Crab
3.5 out of 5
1509 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)"
APL Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
APL Restaurant [CLOSED] ($$$$)
(320 ratings)

1680 Vine St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 416-1280
  • Burnt Ends Sandwich
    1/3-lb APL beef short rib burnt ends, pickle salad; served on a potato bun; looks good
3.5 out of 5
320 ratings
[CLOSED]; barbecue joint by day & contemporary steakhouse by night
Cafe Fanny: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Cafe Fanny [CLOSED]See Cafe Fanny Video ($$)
(223 ratings)

1603 San Pablo Ave Map It!
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 524-5447
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "In a Bowl"
  • Organic Granola w/ Fruit & Yogart
    homemade granola
3.5 out of 5
223 ratings
[CLOSED]
Church & State: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Church & State [CLOSED]See Church & State Video ($$$)
(1717 ratings)

1850 Industrial St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 405-1434
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sliced"
  • Charcuterie de La Maison
    selection of artisan & housemade patés, terrines & saucisson sec (salamis, sausages & pates)
3.5 out of 5
1717 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2008
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Dipped"
  • Original French Dip Sandwich
    slow roasted beef chuck, au jus, French roll; "beef on beef on beef!" -Alex Guarnaschelli; looks good
3.5 out of 5
2339 ratings
est. 1908; historic saloon said to have originated the French dip, also known for cocktails & speakeasy
Corazon de Torta: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Corazon de Torta
(44 ratings)

2490 Commercial St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 735-3280
www.corazondetorta.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On Wheels"
  • Torta de Albondigas
    homemade meatballs w/ chicharron, house chipotle sauce & cheese on toasted birote bread; topped w/ onion, cilantro & chicharron dust; looks good
3.5 out of 5
44 ratings
authentic Mexican "abuelita style" home cooking from a food truck
Crustacean: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
CrustaceanSee Crustacean Video ($$$$)
(850 ratings)

468 N Bedford Dr Map It!
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 205-8990
www.houseofan.com
  • An's Famous Garlic Noodles
    looks good
3.5 out of 5
850 ratings
since 1997; moved from original location at airing (9646 S Santa Monica Blvd)
D'Angelo's Bakery: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
D'Angelo's BakerySee D'Angelo's Bakery Video ($$)
(489 ratings)

25 W Gutierrez St Map It!
Santa Barbara, CA 93190
(805) 962-5466
  • Eggs Rose (w/ Arugala)
3.5 out of 5
489 ratings
Duarte's Tavern: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Duarte's TavernSee Duarte's Tavern Video ($$)
(1390 ratings)

202 Stage Rd Map It!
Pescadero, CA 94060
(650) 879-0464
www.duartestavern.com
  • Crab Cioppino
3.5 out of 5
1390 ratings
opened in 1894
Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant [CLOSED]See Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant Video ($$)
(433 ratings)

799A The Shops at Mission Viejo Map It!
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 364-5411
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Ice Creamy"
  • Gibson Girl
    a combination of rich creamy vanilla ice cream, rainbow sherbets, butterscotch topping, cherry nectar, topped with whipped cream and toasted nuts
3.5 out of 5
433 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 1963; vintage old candy store atmosphere; other locations (check website)
Father's Office: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Father's OfficeSee Father's Office Video ($$)
(6363 ratings)

3229 Helms Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 736-2224
www.fathersoffice.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With Bacon"
  • Office Burger
    bacon burger; "best burger I've ever had"-Adam Gertler
3.5 out of 5
6363 ratings
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