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Destroyer ($$)
(801 ratings)

3578 Hayden Ave Map It!
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 360-3860
destroyer.la
  • Rice Porridge
    caramelized broccoli, puffed rice & burnt onion; looks good
4.0 out of 5
801 ratings
minimalist, daytime-only spot for inventive Scandinavian-style breakfast & lunch fare
Dobson's Bar & RestaurantSee Dobson's Bar & Restaurant Video ($$$)
(439 ratings)

956 Broadway Cir Map It!
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 231-6771
www.dobsonsrestaurant.com
  • 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
439 ratings
opened in 1984; California cuisine with a touch of Italian, French, Spanish and Asian
Donovan's Steak and Chop House [CLOSED]See Donovan's Steak and Chop House Video ($$$$)
(762 ratings)

570 K St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 237-9700
  • Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches
    free during happy hour (M-F, 4-7pm)
4.0 out of 5
762 ratings
[CLOSED]
Donut Man ($)
(5212 ratings)

915 E Rt 66 Map It!
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 335-9111
www.thedonutmanca.com
  • Strawberry Donut
    large soft golden glazed donut stuffed w/ fresh strawberries & smothered w/ housemade glaze; looks good
4.0 out of 5
5212 ratings
#33 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened 24/7
Dottie's True Blue Cafe [CLOSED]See Dottie's True Blue Cafe Video ($$)
(4606 ratings)

28 6th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 885-2767
  • Black Bean Cakes
  • Grilled Corn Bread w/ Jalepeno jelly
  • Vege Chili on Grilled Corn Bread
4.0 out of 5
4606 ratings
[CLOSED]; long lines; Other Recipes: Roasted Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes
Downtown Bakery & CreamerySee Downtown Bakery & Creamery Video ($)
(399 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
399 ratings
Dynamo Donut & CoffeeSee Dynamo Donut & Coffee Video ($)
(2010 ratings)

2760 24th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 920-1978
www.dynamodonut.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With Bacon"
  • Bacon Apple Maple Donuts
4.0 out of 5
2010 ratings
E&O Kitchen and BarSee E&O Kitchen and Bar Video ($$)
(1277 ratings)

314 Sutter St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 693-0303
www.eosanfrancisco.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crunchy"
  • Indonesian Corn Fritters
4.0 out of 5
1277 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
Eatalian Cafe ($$)
(3168 ratings)

15500 S Broadway Map It!
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 532-8880
eataliangroup.com
  • Pasta Carbonara
    egg & Parmigiano Reggiano white sauce tossed w/ crispy bacon & finished w/ ground black pepper; looks good
4.0 out of 5
3168 ratings
a fitting stage for the cafe's culinary theater, where performances are played out behind an all-access panorama of windows that peer into the restaurant's inner workrooms
El Nuevo Frutilandia ($$)
(468 ratings)

3077 24th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 648-2958
www.frutilandiasf.com
  • Mofongo
    hand mashed garlic plantains stuffed with your choice of filling, topped w/ a vegetable sofrito (Guy got roasted pork)
  • Ropa Vieja
    braised shredded flank steak w/ savory bits of tomatoes, onions, peppers & garlic; looks good
4.0 out of 5
468 ratings
est. 1974; husband & wife team serving home-style Cuban & Puerto Rican comfort food
El Tepeyac CafeSee El Tepeyac Cafe Video ($$)
(2561 ratings)

812 N Evergreen Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 268-1960
manuelseltepeyac.com
  • Manuel Special
    5-lb Burrito; 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!; 5-lb burrito
4.0 out of 5
2561 ratings
#23 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); founded in 1942 (originally called El Tupinamba Cafe)
EsconditeSee Escondite Video ($$)
(697 ratings)

410 Boyd St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 626-1800
www.theescondite.com
  • John Belu-Cheese Burger
    burger patty w/ crumbled bleu cheese, battered, fried, then tossed in house buffalo sauce & topped w/ bleu cheese dressing & pringles for crunch; available on Tuesdays only (check menu for updates); looks good!
  • Godzilla Destroys Sandwich
    off-menu item; 6oz NY strip steak, toasted hash browns, apple-wood bacon, 2 fried eggs, provolone cheese, grilled onions & mushrooms; served on a french roll & topped w/ breakfast gravy & Mexican hot sauce; looks sloppy & good
4.0 out of 5
697 ratings
sports bar; "Escondite" translate to "hidden"...hence there is no signage at the front and entrance is discreetly on the side
Euro Pane Bakery [CLOSED]See Euro Pane Bakery Video ($$)
(1117 ratings)

950 E Colorado Blvd Map It!
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 577-1828
  • Egg Salad Sandwich
4.0 out of 5
1117 ratings
[CLOSED]
Exchange Restaurant ($$)
(428 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
428 ratings
Israeli restaurant serving multi-cultural flavors, from within a hotel
Extraordinary DessertsSee Extraordinary Desserts Video ($$$)
(3740 ratings)

2870 4th Ave Map It!
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 294-2132
www.extraordinarydesserts...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Cake Walk"
  • Dulce de Leche Cake
    looks good
4.0 out of 5
3740 ratings
opened in 1988; chef/owner studied pastry-making at the Cordon Bleu (in France)
Fab Hot DogsSee Fab Hot Dogs Video ($)
(1243 ratings)

19417 1/2 Victory Blvd Map It!
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 344-4336
www.fabhotdogs.com
  • Bald Eagle Ripper
    deep fryer hot dog imported from New Jersey topped w/ "bald eagle" sauce (housemade spicy mustard relish); looks good
  • L.A. Street Dog
    bacon-wrapped hot dog deep-fried & topped w/ grilled peppers & onions, mayo, mustard, ketchup, tomatoes & jalapenos; looks good
  • Texas Burrito Dog
    2 all-beef hot dogs, bacon, chili, cheddar, onions, mustard & Frito chips in a grilled flour tortilla
4.0 out of 5
1243 ratings
finest east-coast dogs and artisan made sausages along with homemade toppings and sauces; Other Recipes: Sweet & Spicy Onion Relish
Falafel's Drive-In ($)
(5239 ratings)

2301 Stevens Creek Blvd Map It!
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 294-7886
www.falafelsdrivein.com
  • Banana Shake
  • Falafel Sandwich
    pita sandwich of falafel balls (chickpeas, parsley & white onion, ground, rolled & deep-fried); w/ lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, tahini & hot sauces; looks good
  • Kifta Kabab in a Pita
    grilled ground beef patty mixed with parsley, onions, and spices put in a pita with cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes and tahini sauce
4.0 out of 5
5239 ratings
est. 1966; authentic middle-Eastern cuisine, also serving burgers & milkshakes; long lines; Other Recipes: Tabouli
Fat Sal'sSee Fat Sal's Video ($$)
(2697 ratings)

1300 N Highland Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(855) 682-4373
www.fatsalsdeli.com
  • "Fat Anthony" Sandwich
    ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, lettuce, tomato, fries, vinaigrette, marinara, on a hero; looks good!
  • Fat Jerry Fat Sandwich
    cheesesteak, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, crisp bacon, fried eggs, fries, mayo, ketchup on hero bun (called "fat bread"); named after Jerry Ferrara--co-owner & former star of HBO's show "Entourage"; looks good
  • Meat Luv'rz Pizza Rolls
    ground beef, sweet Italian sausage, provolone, mozzarella stuffed in a crispy spring roll wrapper & deep-fried & served w/ side of marinara
4.0 out of 5
2697 ratings
opened in 2010; bringing NY-style signature "fat" sandwiches to LA; couple of blocks from UCLA; another location in Hollywood
Felix Trattoria ($$$)
(1292 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
1292 ratings
means "happy" or "lucky" in Latin; farm-sourced traditional Italian fare; known for authentic, hand-made pasta
Fentons CreamerySee Fentons Creamery Video ($$)
(5204 ratings)

4226 Piedmont Ave Map It!
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 658-7000
www.fentonscreamery.com
  • Banana Special
    banana split (large one); banana split; unanimous #1 pick for Top 5 Restaurants-Best Dessert; huge scoops, of vanilla, chocolate & strawberry ice cream cradled by a whole ripe banana, bathed in pineapple, strawberry & chocolate fudge; topped off w/ almonds, whipped cream & cherry
  • Cookie Connection
    warm chocolate chip cookie under scoops of Cookies n' Cream & cookie dough ice cream topped w/ hot fudge, marshmallow topping, whipped cream, crushed Oreos & a cherry
4.0 out of 5
5204 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 ($$$)
(1268 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
1268 ratings
opened in 2009; farm-to-table dining inside the Fairmont Miramar Hotel
Fior d'Italia ($$)
(772 ratings)

2237 Mason St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 986-1886
www.fior.com
As Seen On:
Pasta Paradise
  • Pumpkin Ravioli
4.0 out of 5
772 ratings
homemade pasta
FishSee Fish Video ($$)
(3001 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
3001 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
Frank Fat's ($$)
(1010 ratings)

806 L St Map It!
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 442-7092
frankfats.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Sacramento, CA"
  • Fat's Brandy Fried Chicken
    top seller; 1/2 chicken marinated w/ brandy, ginger, garlic & soy
4.0 out of 5
1010 ratings
est. 1939; historic family restaurant serving modern Chinese cuisine
Front PorchSee Front Porch Video ($$)
(3222 ratings)

65 29th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-7800
www.thefrontporchsf.com
  • Dr. Pepper Braised Beef Short Ribs
    braised in Dr. Pepper mixture in 350-deg for 4 hrs; served w/ parsnip puree, mustard greens & fresh horseradish; looks good
  • Spicy Shrimp & Grits
    wild Louisiana shrimp, garlic, shallots, & andouille sausage, red eye gravy; note: not the same as regular shrimp & grits on menu; "succulent"-Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
3222 ratings
opened in 2006; Southern comfort food; rocking chairs at tables on front porch
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