#12 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1939; historic roadside hot dog cart turned chain featuring footlong dogs w/ creative topping combinations; long lines; near Hollywood studios...many actors eat here w/ signed autographs all over the place
Champagne Sunday Brunch available only on Sundays; features over 50 unique dishes from around the globe as well as menu items served when Queen Mary was an active cruise ship (it retired in 1967); a favorite is the Salmon Serpentine (poached & served whole); free-flowing champagne
on now-retired cruise ship Queen Mary which is now a floating hotel on harbor of Long Beach, CA; voted "Best Brunch" by Open Table; available only on Sundays
Rawbar "Bibimbap" Korean Dish Of tender pork belly over a crispy
rice cake & sauteed kimchi; topped w/
a fried egg & radish sprouts
Thoma Ka Thai Steamer Bowl clams, mussels, scallops, prawns in Thom Ka steamer broth, coconut milk; served over deep-fried noodles; "it's phenomenal!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
Brahma Bull Challenge challenge: 4-lb tri-tip steak sandwich in less than 42 minutes (previous record at airtime)...winner gets free lunch every Friday until the next person wins; Naader Reda (high school history teacher) won w/ time of 40 minutes
Crispy Pata pork hocks w/ crispy rinds, served w/ tomato, vinegar & papaya; "one of the most addictive things you will ever, ever eat!" -Simon Majumdar
est. 2010; nutritious, affordable, ethically & locally sourced American food; they butcher and smoke their own meats; everything is homemade, even the ketchup, mustard & pickles; moved from original airing location (7494 Santa Monica Blvd)
Matty's Smoked Tri-Tip Sandwich smoked in 3 different woods; served hot w/ sauteed onions, mushrooms, garlic and cheddar cheese
Buckaroo Sandwich grilled and marinated Mexican Achote chicken heaped w/ grilled onions and mushrooms; served on a French roll w/ Chipotle sauce
Roman Style Lasagna hand-rolled organic pasta prepared w/ a creamy, roasted tomato and red onion bechamel sauce layered with house-made ragu, mushrooms, spinach, yellow squash zucchini, eggplant & parmesan cheese; served w/ mixed greens; looks good
Belgian Waffles topped w/ seasonal berries, banana, nuts, or apple cinnamon and whipped cream upon request
Schultzie's Mess blend of chopped ham, onion & bell pepper grilled w/ hash browns & eggs and topped with melted Cheddar cheese; served w/ sourdough toast; looks good
Club Sandwich triple decker sandwich w/ turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes on sourdough
est. 1985; large outdoor seating available by the dock (great atmosphere) w/ dock parking for boats; serve "schooner" portion of beer (a large chalise-sized portion); local hangout; long lines
"Squeeze with Cheese" also called "Squeezeburger w/ Cheese"; 1/3 lb.beef burger with "skirt" of bubbling cheese topped w/ mayo, mustard, tomato, lettuce, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun; "5-napkin burger...messy, juicy and tasty"; looks good
[CLOSED]; #60-57 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); serving for over 30 years; burger joint famous for it's huge burger and cheese "skirt"; voted "Best Dive" (Sacramento Magazine); called Squeeze Inn because original building had only 12 stools at the bar...new location can accommodate a few more
Lobster Roll 6 oz. of fresh Maine lobster w/ light mayo & celery; New England style, served on a grilled & buttered New England frank roll w/ Studio fries or coleslaw
Monte Cristo Sandwich battered & fried sandwich stuffed w/ turkey, ham, Swiss & cheddar cheeses w/ raspberry preserves
Samson's Steak Sandwich sliced & marinated prime rib sauteed w/ spinach, mushrooms, bean sprouts & onion; topped w/ mozzarella & served on a grilled roll
"The Gaucho" Steak Sandwich butterflied filet mignon tip on a torta roll; w/ chimichurri, chipotle cream, arugula & pickled onions; served w/ sweet potato fries
Lobster Pot Pie lobster bisque, peas, carrots, lobster claw & pie crust
Whole Belly Ipswich Clams deep fried & served w/ tartar sauce
