Steak Frites Wagyu beef (lots of marbling) topped w/ veal stock-red wine Bordelaise sauce; fries are twice-fried; "best steak frites I've ever had in my life...might be better than (in) France"-John Besh; looks good
"California soul food"; warm interior features a woodsy-chic vibe inside overlooking a spacious outdoor patio where you can dine and unwind by the firepit while taking in spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ranges
Kaiserschmarrn kaiser="emperor"; schmarrn="mishmash"; Austrian pancake traditionally served on Sunday afternoons to children as their dinner; souffle-like pancake served on bed of sauteed strawberries
Sorrel Pesto Rice Bowl Kokuho rose brown rice, sorrel pesto (nut free), preserved meyer lemon, lacto-fermented hot sauce, watermelon radish, french sheep feta, poached egg; "it's gorgeous! but also incredibly delicious" -Monti Carlo
Throwdown: Bobby Flay won [recipe]; est. 1974; kitchy-fun decor w/ over 60 gourmet omelets; "Voted Best Breakfast in Truckee/North Tahoe and Reno" (from its website); 3 other locations in NV
Double Cream Scones limited availability; baked every morning in small batches; served w/ house made Lemon Curd & Orange-Honey Butter; "the lightest, fluffiest, tender scone I think I've ever tried" -Guy Fieri; looks good
Pot Roast Bundle braised pot roast, polenta potatoes, caramelized onions, gravy wrapped in tortilla & topped w/ more gravy; looks good
Beef Borscht red soup of roasted meats, cabbage, potatoes, and beets; topped w/ dollop of sour cream
Grilled Lamb Burger fresh ground lamb blended with feta cheese & rubbed with house made harissa & black pepper, grilled to order & topped with homemade special chimichurri sauce; served on ciabatta roll; looks good
pasteurizes on site and makes all ice cream, sorbets & dairy free ice creams on premises from scratch every day using fresh ingredients from produce from the Santa Monica Farmers Market (purchased every Wednesday); multiple locations
#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best for the Holidays); since 1922; "good cheer, warm hospitality and exceptional food in a cozy old world atmosphere" (from its website); John Wayne, Clark Gable, Mary Pickford & Walt Disney were regulars; at Christmas time, everything is covered w/ glitter lights & garland & servers dressed in old world costumes
Chicken Chilaquiles chicken thighs marinated in achiote sauce over night, cooked on flat top, cubed & served on tomatillo salsa-bathed tortilla chips w/ fried egg & topped w/ tomatillo salsa, Mexican crema, Cotija cheese & cilantro; looks good
Drunken Torta flank steak marinated in Don Equis overnight, grilled on flat top; w/ Mexican coke-carmelized onions, black bean & garlic spread, Oaxaca cheese, arbol chile salsa, micro greens, tomato on fresh baked mexican bolillo roll; "w/o question the best tortas I've ever had in the States...that's killer!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
[CLOSED]; since 2011; husband-and-wife team serving authentic Mexican food where almost everything is made by hand (nothing from a can) served from a food truck; long lines; Other Recipes: Green Chilaquiles
Al Pastor Tacos Mexican street taco w/ rotisserie-cooked seasoned pork slices
Molcajete Mixto housemade chorizo, steak, chicken, shrimp & vegetables served inside a smoking-hot molcajete (Mexican mortar); served w/ tortilla, rice & beans; "Without question, one of the best Mexican food experiences I have ever had." -Guy Fieri; looks good
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
