WHY House-made, globally inspired sausages and excellent thick-cut pastrami. WHAT True to its name, Jeff’s is more sausage factory than eatery. But if you opt not to buy your links by the pound, the kosher kitchen cranks out over a dozen sausage sandwiches, including a coriander- and nutmeg-laced South African boerewors, spicy Moroccan merguez and [...]
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY Fried-egg sandwich (made with gruyère, sourdough and thick-cut Nueske bacon), frittata with bacon-wrapped asparagus, big salads, good burgers, great cheese platter, gingerbread pudding with vanilla ice cream, and more such modern classics. WHAT An upscale coffee shop for the goat-cheese-and-mizzuna crowd, BLD is run by star chefs Neal and Amy Fraser, who are soon [...]
July 12, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY The comfort of grilled cheese with the sophistication of quality ingredients and modern combinations. WHAT As the dust settles from the last year of food-truck mania, the Grilled Cheese Truck is coming out one of the winners—not as much of a sensation as Kogi, perhaps, but popular enough to always attract a crowd, and [...]
December 14, 2010 | Posted in
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WHY For the bakery lover’s tangy lemon bar and the freshly baked focaccia with house-made hummus, all at refreshingly manageable prices. WHAT From the steak sandwich with tomato-olive relish to the pressed crabmeat sandwich (essentially a grilled cheese with a crustacean pedigree), the dishes are satisfying and so substantial that sharing is advisable. Though the [...]
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WHY How often do you get to try carefully made, fresh food served out of a bus with a rooftop dining deck? WHAT No more crouching on the curb—at the Bustaurant, diners order from a window and then climb the stairs of the double decker bus to eat atop the vehicle, with a view of [...]
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WHY A superb place to entertain out-of town guests who may have unadventurous palates. WHAT As the former home to a parade of inventive chefs, Bastide has once again reimagined itself. The impeccable intimate bungalow and garden setting, the expertly chosen wines, the exquisite ingredients and the technical skill are as flawless as ever. But [...]
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WHY Thoughtful café cooking with a taste of Australia. WHAT This downtown San Pedro spot may be designed for a quick bite, but its food is plenty memorable. Breakfast brings a banana, Nutella and ricotta wrap and rice pudding with poached pears and fresh fruit. Sandwiches rule at lunchtime: perhaps roast beef with caramelized onions, [...]
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WHY For dim sum at very competitive prices (just over two bucks per order on weekends) and Hong Kong-style banquets at night. WHAT Mornings and at lunchtime, the Kitchen is a popular dim sum spot, offering an array of dumplings, rice noodle rolls, steamed and baked buns and deep-fried treats, mostly ordered from a menu, [...]
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WHY The empanadas de maduro. These fried turnovers, stuffed with mashed ripe bananas and melted cheese and served in a pool of cultured cream, are candidates for our Best Dish Ever list. WHAT The stuffed parrots and Nicaraguan knickknacks add an air of festivity, but the food alone is enough to get the party started. [...]
December 14, 2010 | Posted in
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WHY Tasty chili-cheese burgers, chili dogs and chicken sandwiches. WHAT There’s not much to this corner hamburger hut—just some barstools, nice Korean owners and good burgers and, for the Korean touch, pork bulgogi. A convenient quick spot in Hollywood. WHO Longtime regulars who worry that the parking-lot stand will fall victim to development any day [...]
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