Friday, November 06, 2009

WA, Seattle, OR

TVFoodMaps.com
  • Roasted Chanterelles Truffle Cheese Pizza - Serious Pie

    316 Virginia St.
    Seattle, WA 98121
    (206) 838-7388
    www.tomdouglas.com/restaurants/serious-pie
  • Lemon-Scallion Dungeness Crab Cakes - Dahila Lounge

    2001 4th Ave.
    Seattle, WA 98121
    206-682-4142
    www.tomdouglas.com/restaurants/dahlia-lounge
  • High 5 Pies - Unique Sweets
  • Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Best Grilled Cheese in US
  • Yellow Leaf Cupcakes - Unique Sweets - MUST TRY!
  • Chaps Coffee Co. - website
    4235 S Cheney Spokane Rd., Spokane, WA 99256 - map
    (509) 624-4182
    www.chapsgirl.com
  • Salumi Artisan Cured Meats - Mario Batali's dad's place that sells salami and cold cuts
  • Tat's East Coast Deli - Cheese Steak, Tat'Strami Sandwich
  • Gilt Club- late night meats + charcuterie, pork rinds small plate,
  • Voula's Offshore Cafe
    658 NE. Northlake Way
    Seattle, WA 98105
    Tel: (206) 634-0183
    Website: www.voulasoffshore.com
  • Melissa d'Arabian - $6 Breakfast Happy Hour (Cured Pork Cheeks Confit Hash) - Toulouse Petit

    601 Queen Anne Ave N
    Seattle, WA 98119
    (206) 432-9069
    www.toulousepetit.com
Pok Pok - One of everything per L
3226 SE Dvision Street
Portland, OR 97202
503-232-1387
www.pokpokpdx.com

  • Bunk Sandwiches - Pork Belly sandwich, tripe, tongue, salt cod + chorizo sandwich
    621 SE Morrison
    Portland, OR 97214
    (503) 477-9515
    Website: www.bunksandwiches.com

Tabor Czech Food -Portland, Oregon -High-end innovative Czech food in a truck is cool but not at all strange in the new universe of food trucks. We want their original schnitzelwich for lunch. Bon Appetit says, "There may be no better sandwich on the planet..., a lightly breaded, pan-fried pork-loin cutlet that's amped up with homemade horseradish and a creamy paprika spread. The sandwich is finished with lettuce and caramelized onions, then tucked into a soft ciabatta roll." If you're not headed to Portland then you should head here, they've got the recipe.Visit Tabor here.

Maximus/Minimus - Seattle, WA - Pig-shaped minivan seen selling BBQ sandwiches with Maximus hot sauce or Minimus sweet and tangy sauce. Visit them here.

  • Podnah's Pit- lamb ribs

    1469 NE Prescott St
    Portland, OR 97211
    503-281-3700
    www.podnahspit.com
Chef Fabio Trabocchi - debuts Fiola with food from Le Marche, Italy

AZ, TX, NM - UT, CO

TEXAS
  • Lucky J's - Chicken&Waffles Taco, Dessert Taco, Breakfast Taco - @ 5035 Burnet Road, Austin TX
  • Zelko Bistro - Meatloaf + Fried Pickles - Meat*&Potatoes
  • Magnolia Cafe - gingerbread pancakes, polenta with ragu
    1920 S Congress Ave
    Austin, TX 78704
    Tel: (512) 445-0000
ARIZONA
Tucson to eats
Lucky Wishbone
Maya Quetzal Inc
Bk Hotdogs
El Guero Canelo


NEW MEXICO
  • Sophia's Place - all fresh, no freezer
    6313 4th S. NW
    Albuquerque, NM 87107
    Tel: (505) 345-3935
  • Food of the Gods Festival in Oaxaca?? - If Mexico is EVER safe again...


  • Tune-Up Cafe - Stuffed Tortilla
    1115 Hickox St
    Santa Fe, NM 87501
    Tel: (505) 983.7060
UTAH, COLORADO
  • Ruth's Diner - Biscuits & Gravy, Mac n Cheese,
    2100 Emigration Canyon
    Salt Lake City, UT 84108
    Tel: (801) 582-5807
  • Moochie's Meatballs - Philly CheeseSteak, Meatball sandwich
    232 E 800 S.
    Salt Lake City, UT 84111
    Tel: (801) 364-0232
  • Red Iguana - Mexican food
    736 W North Temple
    Salt Lake City, UT 84116
    Tel: (801) 322-1489
  • Shooting Star Saloon - Starburger (2 patties with sausage on top) - 7350 East 200 South, Huntsville, UT 84317 (801) 745-2002
  • Claire Robinson - Jimmy's Favorite - Jimmy & Drew's

    2855 28th St.
    Boulder, CO 80301
    (303) 447-3354
    www.jimmyanddrews.net

Chicago

  • Carne Asada A La Oxaquena - Frontera Grill

    445 North Clark Street
    Chicago , IL 60610
    (312) 661-1434
    www.fronterakitchens.com
  • Crisp - Korean Fried Chicken- Sassy Seoul/Plain Jane
  • 2940 N. Broadway
    Chicago, IL 60657
    Tues. - Sun. : 11:30 am - 9 pm
    (Closed on Mondays)
  • Buttermilk Fried Chicken - Table 52- ONLY on Sundays dinner

    52 W. Elm St.
    Chicago, IL 60610
    www.tablefifty-two.com
  • Stephanie Izard (Top Chef) The Girl & The Goat restaurant - Mushroom ragout - Recommends Salted Peanut Gelato from Black Dog Gelato- blackdogchicago.com
  • Duck in Red Peanut Mole Sauce - Topolobampo - Rick Bayless

    445 North Clark Street
    Chicago, IL 60610
    www.fronterakitchens.com/restaurants/restaurants.html
  • Franks N Dawgs - Foss Hog (Chef Phillip Foss) - Smoked bacon, fried egg, pork link
  • Graham Elliot - grilled cheese on sliced Pullman loaf features Wisconsin cheddar, prosciutto, tomato marmalade and cheese curds - Best Grilled Cheese in US
  • Dell Rhea's Chicken
    645 Joliet Road
    Willowbrook, IL
    Tel: (630) 325-0780
  • Vito & Nick's - Pizza, Breakfast Pizza
    8433 Pulaski Road
    Chicago, IL
    Tel: (773) 735-2050
  • Cemita's Pueblo - Cemita, Carne Enchilada, Milanesa
    3619 North Ave
    Chicago, IL 60647
    Tel: (773) 772-8453
  • David Burke's Primehouse - Steaks
  • Glenn's Diner - Fish dishes
    1820 West Montrose Avenue
    Chicago, IL
    Tel: (773) 506-1720

San Diego

Bacon Burger - Hodad's
5010 Newport Ave
San Diego, CA 92107
619- 224-4623
  • Peanut Butter & Banana Stuffed French Toast - Café 222

    222 Island Ave
    San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 236-9902
    www.cafe222.com
  • Pizzeria Luigi - Thin Crust Pizza
    1137 25th St
    San Diego, CA 92102
    Tel: (619) 233-3309

  • Troy Johnson - Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches - Donovan's Steak & Chop House

    570 K Street
    San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 237-9700
    www.donovanssteakhouse.com
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/662552

Florida

Miami
  • Benny's Seafood- Mofongo
    2500 SW. 107th Ave.
    South Miami, FL 33165
    305-227-1232
    www.bennyseafood.com
  • Michy's - Chef Michelle Bernstein - Short Ribs
  • Stone Crabs - Joe's Stone Crab

    11 Washington Ave.
    Miami , FL 33139
    (305) 673-0365
    www.joesstonecrab.com
Sonny's Famous Steak Hogies - cheesesteak, steak hoagie
1857 N 66th Avenue
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 989-0561

LA, AK - NE, KY, OK, MO - ME, VA

  • John Besh Restaurants in New Orleans - August, etc..
  • Parasol's - Warm Muffeleta, Roast Beef Poboy, Gumbo, Boudain Ball
    2533 Constance Street
    New Orleans, LA 70130
    Tel: (504) 897-5413
  • Central Grocery - Muffuletta - LL found online
  • Casamento's - Oysters, Poboy, Soft Shell Crab
    4330 Magazine St.
    New Orleans, LA 70115
    Tel: (504) 895-9761
  • Elizabeth Restaurant - Country Breakfast - Meat&Potatoes - New Orleans

  • 39th Street Mama's - Corned Beef Hash
    3906 Waddell St.
    Kansas City, MO 64111
    Tel: (816) 531-6422

  • Grinder's - Pizza
    417 E. 18th St.
    Kansas City, MO 64108
    Tel: (816) 472-5454
    Website: www.grinderspizza.com
  • Mama E's Wings & Waffles
    3838 Springlake Drive
    Oklahoma City, OK 73111
    (405) 424-0800
  • Virgil's Cafe

    710 Fairfield Avenue
    Bellevue, KY 41073
    (859) 491-3287
    www.virgilscafe.com
  • Bob's Clam Hut - Fried Clams, Lobster Roll, Lobster Stew, Fried Oysters

    315 Us Route 1
    Kittery, ME 03904
    (207) 439-4233
    www.bobsclamhut.com

Virginia

Liberty Tavern - Port plate w/ Sausage, Scrapple, etc on Meat and Potatoes

OH, IN - PA,NJ, MD - MN, - GA,TN, AL

Ohio, Indiana
  • Fried Brussel Sprouts - Lolita, Lola, Bar Symon

    900 Literary Road
    Cleveland, OH 44113
    216-771-5652
    www.lolabistro.com
  • Corned Beef Hash - Big Al's Diner

    12600 Larchmere Blvd
    Cleveland, OH 44120
    (216) 791-8550
  • Polish Boy - Seti's Truck

    Dean Parking Lot 3500 Woodland Ave.
    Cleveland, OH 44115
    (216) 240-0745
  • Lucky's Cafe

    777 Starkweather Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44113
    216-622-7773
  • Triple X Restaurant - Burger
    2 N. Salisbury St.
    West Lafayette, IN 47906
    Tel: (765) 743-5373
Philadelphia, New Jersey, Maryland
  • Village Whiskey - signature Whiskey King Burger - Iron Chef Jose Garces - Philadelphia
  • Good Dog Bar - website
    224 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 - map
    (215) 985-9600
    www.gooddogbar.com
  • Margherita Pizza - Osteria

    640 North Broad St.
    Philadelphia, PA 19130
    (215) 763-0920
    www.osteriaphilly.com
  • Grilled Cheese & C0 - Crabby Melt - Best Grilled Cheese in US
  • Roasted Cauliflower & Wild Mushroom Soup - Bolete

    1740 Seidersville Road
    Bethlehem, PA 18015
    (610) 868-6505
  • Daddypops - Scrapple
    232 S York Rd.
    Hatboro, PA 19040
    Tel: (215) 675-9717
  • Sugar Philly Truck -Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Desserts such as this soft meringue on top of a chocolate mousse served alongside a sesame tuile usually come with a maître d', overwrought interior design, and a huge check. Visit them here.

  • Fried Buffalo Wings - The Jug Handle Inn

    2398 Fork Landing Road
    Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
    856-665-8696
    www.thejughandinn.com
  • Triple Coconut Cream Pie - Ritz Seafood

    910 Rte. 561
    Voorhees, NJ 08043
    (856) 566-6650
    www.ritzseafood.com
  • Cheese Steak - Carmen's Deli and Yellow Submarine

    42 E. Browning Rd. Bellmawr, NJ 08031 (856) 931-7203 and 710 N Forklanding Rd. Maple Shade, NJ 08052 (856) 667-2110
    www.carmensdeli.com www.mapleshademenus.com/menus/yellow.htm
  • Sliders (Cheeseburgers) - White Manna

    358 River St.
    Hackensack, NJ 07601
    (201) 342-0914
    www.myspace.com/white_manna
  • Mustache Bill's - Try the pancakes
    8th Ave. & Broadway St.
    Barnegat Light, NJ 08005
    Tel: (609) 494-0155
  • Bayway Diner - breakfast plates
    2019 South Wood Avenue
    Linden, NJ
    Tel : (908) 862 - 3207

  • Wood Berry Kitchen - 2010 Clipper Park Road, No. 126, Baltimore, MD 21211
    (410) 464-8000
  • 52Chaps Submarine - Chap's Pit Beef

    5801 Pulaski Highway
    Baltimore, MD 21205
    (410) 483-2379
    www.chapspitbeef.com
  • Dipasquale's - Sausage, Cold Cuts, Sandwiches
    3700 Gough St
    Baltimore, MD 21224
    Tel: (410) 276-6787
  • Blue Moon Cafe - french toast
    1621 Aliceanna St.
    Baltimore, MD 21321
    Tel: (410) 522-3940
Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia
  • Fried Chicken - Uncle Lou's

    3633 Millbranch Rd.
    Memphis, TN 38116
    (901) 332-2367
    www.unclelousfriedchicken.com
  • Panini Pete's
    42/12 South Section St.
    Fairhope, AL
    Tel: (251) 929-0122

Minnesota
  • 413 14th Ave SE
    Minneapolis, MN 55414
    (612) 331-9991
  • Emily's Lebanese
    641 University Ave NE
    Minneapolis, MN 55416
    Tel: (612) 379-4069

  • Victor's - Cuban sandwich, ropa vieja
    3756 Grand Ave S
    Minneapolis, MN 55409
    Tel: (612) 827-8948
  • Kramarczuk's - Sausages, Peirogis

    215 East Hennepin Avenue
    Minneapolis, MN 55414
    (612) 379-3018
    www.kramarczuk.com

  • Al's Breakfast
    413 14th Ave. S.E.
    Minneapolis, MN 55414
    Tel: (612) 331-9991

  • The Weinery
    414 Cedar Ave. S.
    Minneapolis, MN 55454
    Tel: (612) 333-5798
  • Salt Factory - Lamb Shepherd's Pie - Meat&Potatoes - Roswell,GA

Thursday, September 03, 2009

Las Vegas

To Eat List:

Mesa Grill - http://www.caesarspalace.com/casinos/caesars-palace/restaurants-dining/mesa-grill-detail.html - excellent burger and the cornbread pudding,


Luv-It Frozen Custard - classic french vanilla


If you really want interestingly spiced food, at a fraction of the price, we suggest going to Los Antojos…or Los Molcajetes, or Salvadoreno Cafe, or Border Grill, or Frank and Fina’s

Emeril’s:

Table 10 - http://www.emerils.com/restaurant/11/Table-10/

Las Vegas Restaurant Week – Aug 31 to Sept 6 - http://www.lasvegasrestaurants.com/coupons.cfm

Raku (5030 Spring Mountain Road, 367-3511) New York Japanese star chef Mitsuo Endo’s postage stamp-sized haunt has only minimal sushi, opting instead to serve pub dishes

http://www.raku-grill.com/index.html

B&B Ristorante (Batali)- http://www.mariobatali.com/restaurants_bb.cfm

Le Village Buffet – Paris Hotel - http://www.parislasvegas.com/casinos/paris-las-vegas/restaurants-dining/le-village-buffet-detail.html

Wynn Hotel Buffet - http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/#dining/Casual/

Village Seafood Buffet - http://www.riolasvegas.com/casinos/rio/restaurants-dining/village-seafood-buffet-detail.html

Bellagio buffet

http://www.forbes.com/2007/10/10/buffet-vegas-food-forbeslife-cx_pl_1010food_slide_3.html?thisSpeed=15000

Article about Vegas buffets http://www.oregonlive.com/travel/index.ssf/2009/08/las_vegas_raise_the_stakes_try.html


Four Kegs Sports Pub - Stromboli - DDD
267 N. Jones Blvd
Las Vegas, NV
Tel: (702) 870-0255
Website:
www.fourkegs.com


WYNN – Taste of Wynn Prix Fixe Dining Promotion

Daniel Boulud Brasserie (Chef Wesley Holton)- http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/#dining/dbBrasserie/

Bartolotta- http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/#dining/bartolotta/

Alex - http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/#dining/alex/

Guy Savoy at Caesar’s Palace? Bubbles menu to try tasting menu items at lower price and smaller serving

Cut – Best Steakhouse in Vegas? CraftSteak at MGM? Delmonico - http://www.emerils.com/restaurant/5/Delmonico-Steakhouse/ at Venetian?

Michael Mina at Bellagio?

Rosemary Restaurant? - http://www.rosemarysrestaurant.com/

More Casual choices:

If it's a Las Vegas thing - then the answer is Lotus of Siam. Some say the best Thai restaurant in the country. It is absolutely fantastic and a must-do for any hounder in Vegas at some point.

Burger Bar?

Payard Patisserie-the best place hands down at CP. Those desserts and chocolates are the best!

http://vegasmusings.com/ - casual recommendations

If you're looking for great off strip restaurants, I'd say head to Chinatown (aka Asiatown). Raku, Ichiza, Tofu Hut, Pho Kim Long, and China Mama

Philly CheeseSteak - http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2009/aug/20/food-fight-cheesesteak/

absolutely BEST romantic mod price great food; reserve a balcony table and watch fountain show with music; favorites butternut squash tortelli and tuna or beef carpaccio;
Olives at Bellagio
P.S. I enjoy Cafe Ba Ba Reba, but it is in the Fashion Show Mall, so even if temp. is under 100 and you can sit outside, view is streets/traffic; fun and good sangria/food

other romantice/mod choices;
Stack; 3 course $30; other menu, love the hot rocks beef, kobe burger and adult tater tots

best list by hound 'sigmachi66'

coupon for rosemary's;
http://www.rosemarysrestaurant.com/promotions.htm

http://savelv.com/dining/

Very popular activities shows:
Phantom of the Opera
Lion King
Penn & Teller
http://www.vegas4locals.com/free.html
http://www.reviewjournal.com/neon/showsevents/upcoming.html
http://www.lvlg.com/lasvegas/attracts...

Le Cirque at the Bellagio
http://www.lasvegas.com/dining/le_cirque__3600_dining.htm

Picasso at the Bellagio
http://www.lasvegas.com/dining/PICASSO__3600_dining.htm

Bradley Ogden at Caesar's Palace
http://www.lasvegas.com/dining/BRADLEY_OGDEN_dining.htm

Hyakumi at Caesar's Palace
http://www.lasvegas.com/dining/HYAKUMI_JAPANESE_RESTAURANT_SUSHI_B__3570_dining.htm

ISIS at Luxor
http://www.lasvegas.com/dining/ISIS__3900_dining.htm

NOBHILL at MGM Grand
http://www.lasvegas.com/dining/NOB_HILL__3799_dining.htm

Renoir at the Mirage
http://www.lasvegas.com/dining/RENOIR__3400_dining.htm

Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris
http://www.lasvegas.com/dining/EIFFEL_TOWER_RESTAURANT__3645_dining.htm

Lutesce at the Venetian
http://www.lasvegas.com/dining/LUTECE__3355_dining.htm

Piero Selvaggio's Valentino at the Venetian
http://www.lasvegas.com/dining/PIERO_SELVAGGIO_S_VALENTINO__3355_dining.htm

Postrio at the Venetian
http://www.lasvegas.com/dining/POSTRIO__3355_dining.htm

Shows- http://govegas.about.com/od/shows/tp/mustseeshow.htm

The Beatles "Love" at the Mirage

Blue Man Group

Phantom of the Opera at the Venetian Hotel

"O"-Cirque Du Soleil, Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas

Lion Habitat at MGM Grand
Take a picture of a lion or have your picture taken with a baby lion. Large windows look into the lion habitat and you get pretty close to these large cats.

White Tigers at the Mirage
See some white lions sleep, swim and play at the Mirage Hotel. The crowds still get large in front of the White Tiger Habitat at the Mirage hotel but if you’re patient you’ll get your chance to watch a couple lions sleep.

Shark tank at the Mirage
It’s free but it’s like watching a fish tank at your doctor’s office. If you’re into fish, you can check out the large aquarium at the Forum Shops and the one in the lobby at the Mandalay Bay as well

Deals on Vegas shows

http://www.vegasview.com/shows/availability.aspx?ysmchn=ggl&ysmcpn=VVGoogle&ysmgrp=shows&ysmtrm=shwpwrtrms&ysmtac=PPC&referrer=20116&gclid=COzstfuXz5wCFR0Sagod8hsoKA

http://govegas.about.com/od/shows/ht/saveonshows.htm

Las Vegas Power Pass - http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qscr=tsdt&stat=5&flgc=0&loid=178276&ofid=4582&wtid=28

http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2009/may/21/vegas-best-2009/


Fleur De Lys - Excellent tasting menu, desserts were wonderful. Excellent service.

New Orleans Fish House - Good Family style seafood restaurant. Excellent Crab dip.

http://www.emerils.com/restaurant/4/Emerils-New-Orleans-Fish-House/

Enoteca San Marco (Batali) - Excellent cold cuts, "Testa", prosciutto pizza pretty good, decent pasta amatriciana -http://www.mariobatali.com/restaurants_sanmarco.cfm

The best appetizers on the menu are the pork shoulder and the polpette (aka veal ricotta meatballs on polenta - to die for!

Excellent Peanut Butter Gelato at stand near Enoteca San Marco in the Venetian

Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Europe To Eat List

Fat Duck, El Bulli, Mugaritz, and Alkimia


Wiki World Top 50 Restaurants
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restaurant_(magazine)_Top_50
http://wikitravel.org/en/San_Sebastian#Eat
http://www.spainguides.com/sansebastian.restaurants.html
http://www.sallybernstein.com/travel/europe/san_sebastian.htm


London Top Restaurants
http://www.london-eating.co.uk/topten.asp
http://www.toprestaurants.com/london.htm
http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/features/2473.html
http://www.lefooding.com/
http://www.fodors.com/world/europe/england/london/restaurants.html#more
http://uk.opentable.com/rest_profile.aspx?rid=13942

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Los Angeles To Eat List

Campanile Restaurant - Mark Peel

Providence Restaurant - Chef Michael Cimarusti - James Beard winner - seafood focus

Jar Restaurant
- Chef Suzanne Tracht - steakhouse cuisine pioneer
TVFoodMaps.com

Umami Burger -Is This the Best Burger in America?

Pizza & Chicken Love Letter - Korean Fried Chicken, bulgogi pizza

World fare food bus - http://worldfare.com/
Grilled Cheese Truck - Los Angeles, CA - just closed when we got there...

Kogi Korean Barbecue - Los Angeles, CA

Lucques -sunday supper - Chef Suzanne Goin

Clementine - Best Grilled Cheese in US
LudoTruck - LudoBites - ludobites.com - Ludovic Lefebvre - soft shell crab cone
Breadbar - Noriyuki Sugi former chef of NY Asiate - hosts visiting chefs who cook anything from soba to Peruvian tapas (breadbar.net)
Test Kitchen - cooks hold court for a night or a week - Recent Top Chef winner Michael Voltaggio's $69 10 course dinner - Testkitchen.com
New place from the Animal Team to open in 2011
Latin American small plates from Rivera's John Sedlar.

Street - Chef Susan Feniger - street foods

MUNCH LA - check for 2011 schedule!

Gastronomy101 blog recommendations:
Comme Ca
Eva
Little Next Door
Angeli caffe
Rivera

PopCycle Treats - uses seasonal produce to make flavors like salted cucumber and lime
Hatfield's - 6703 Melrose Ave, 323-935-2977 - American Cuisine

The Point in LA - chef Mark Peel - Sourdough with creamed spinach, roasted mushrooms, fried egg and provolone

Oinkster - Eagle Rock, CA - Pastrami with bacon+burger sandwich, chicken with plantains
  • Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes - BLD

    7450 Beverly Blvd
    Los Angeles, CA 90036
    (323) 930-9744
    www.bldrestaurant.com
Roscoe’s House of Chicken - chicken and waffles

3229 Helms Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
310-736-2224

Bacon Chocolate Crunch Bar - Animal
435 N. Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-599-6990

The Frysmith-Los Angeles, California - Cook Erik Cho believes in the French fry in a way few ever have. He believes fries can and should be a meal. He makes them that way. He fearlessly mixes them with unique ingredient ensembles, like braised short ribs, porcini gravy, cheddar curds, and horseradish. Visit them here.

Urasawa - Japanese Kaiseki - Exile Kiss 2008 Review - in Beverly Hills
Kappo Hana - Japanese Kaiseki in Laguna Hills - Exile Kiss 2008 Review
  • Breakfast Pizza - Little Dom's

    2128 Hillhurst Ave.
    Los Angeles, CA 90027
    (323) 661-0055
    www.littledoms.com

Canele - canele-la.com - Ilan Hall - brunch omelets, french toast and baked eggs.
Hirozen - amazing fish - Hirozen.com

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/580125
  • Chocolate Hazelnut Purse: - Riva Restaurant

    312 Wilshire Blvd.
    Santa Monica, CA 90401
    (310) 451 -7482
    www.rivarestaurantla.com

  • Godmother Sandwich - Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery

    1517 Lincoln Blvd.
    Santa Monica, CA 90401

  • Chocolate Coconut Cupcake - Joan's on Third

    8350 W. 3rd St.
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
    (323) 655-2285
    www.joansonthird.com
  • Pupusa - Sarita's Pupuseria

    Grand Central Market 317 S. Broadway #E5
    Los Angeles, CA 90013
    (213) 626-6320
The Best Thing I ever Ate

Sapp Coffee Shop

Tony ate a meal of Thai boat noodles at Sappi.
Address: 5183 Hollywood Blvd, , CA

Bhan Kanom Thai

Tony and Jet Tila, a well-known Thai chef, sampled Thai pastries.

Address: 5271 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027


Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles
Tony and well-known author Jerry Stahl enjoyed a meal of chicken and ¿ waffles!
  • Mama Cozza's- Domery Sauce (Clams and Sausage), meatball sauce

    2170 West Ball Road
    Anaheim, CA 92804
    (714) 635-0063
    www.mamacozzas.co
Schooner or Later - breakfast mixed plate
241 N. Marina Dr.
Long Beach, CA 90803
Tel: (562) 430-3495
Website: www.schoonerorlater.com< The Bazaar at SLS by Jose Andres - Excellent Jamon and Pan Con Tomate! , Tapas bar was ok
Wanted to try SAAM (Chef's tasting menu) but no reservation available


Great Balls on Tires - Incrediball okay, bacon could be crispier
Sugar Babies Cupcakery Truck - Yummy Reese's Cupcake, PB&J too, cool packaging
Nickel Diner - Excellent Bacon Doughnut, PB&J Pop Tart, excellent service and diner food. 524 Sputh Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013 213-623-8301 nickeldiner.com
Gorbals - Top Chef Ilan - Excellent Pork Belly and Beans! - NEED TO GO BACK AND TRY PORK RIBS
Philippe the Original - EXCELLENT
Tony enjoyed a classic French dip sandwich at Philippe's. A French Dip has grilled meat on a "French roll" (baguette) and is dipped in au jus (juice).

San Franciso To Eat List

Google Maps link, Food ideas from Grub Street

Flour+Water - Chef Thomas McNaughton - pizza + pasta - James Beard Award finalist
CommonWealth
Canteen
Quince
American Grilled Cheese kitchen

Burger Joint, San Francisco, CA

Food Trucks to try- Off The Grid - Food Truck group schedules/locations
Bacon Bacon Truck
Le Truc - eatletruc.com - Ginger Fennel Beef Stew, Gruyere Cheese Grits on Meat&P
Casey's Pizza - by Casey Crynes

Benu - Chef Corey Lee- James Beard award
Benu cart Saturday late nights on Howard Street between Hawthorne and Third Street
Fifth floor - Chef David Bazirgan - Top 5 Rising Star Chefs by SF Magazine
Piccino - Pizza + Italian - rated 3 stars by Michael Bauer - Chef Rachel Sillcocks from Cyrus/Nopa

The 38 Essential SF Restaurants:
Frances - James Beard award
Ryoko Restaurant and Bar
Halu - best okonomiyaki
Maverick
Wayfare Tavern - Tyler Florence
Roam Artisan Burgers
Lers Ros - Thai dive place
La Torta Gorda
Mission Chinese Food?


Baker and Banker - haven't tried Blueberry Cream Cheeses Streusel Muffin
Nopalito - mexican food from Nopa chef Laurence Jossel
Bacon Apple Maple Donuts - Dynamo Donut & Coffee - 415-920-1978
2760 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Quince - SF -
Cafe Jacqueline - try souffles
Squeeze Inn - Cheeseburger - DDD
7918 Fruitridge Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95820
Tel: (916) 386-8599

Mitchell's Ice Cream - avocado, baby coconut


Tamales Mi Lupita Taco Truck
Tony stops by this mobile food truck in Oakland, known for its amazing pupusas and tacos.
Location: Parking lot at 3340 Foothill Blvd. near 34th Ave.

Sebo Sushi
Receiving their fish daily from Japan, two atypical sushi chefs create some of the best sushi in San Francisco for Tony.
Address: 517 Hayes St., San Francisco, CA 94102

Chris Cosentino - $15 Chef’s Tasting Menu (Four Courses) - Mr. PolloChris Cosentino - Basteeya - AzizaRed's Java House
Located on a pier at the docks of the Embarcadero, Red's Java House is the perfect spot to grab a double cheesburger and a beer.
Location: Pier 30, Bryant and Embaracadero

Il Cane Rosso - Ferry Building - good sandwiches - Chef Lauren Kiino to open new SF restaurant

Sam's Sundae - Bi-Rite Creamery
Humphry Slocombe: 2790 Harrison St., S.F., 415-550-6971 - Excellent Ice Cream, perfect texture - FlufferNutter - best flavor yet!
Heirloom Cafe - Epoisses Burger - DELICIOUS! 2 Please! Best thing, but only on secret menu
Baker and Banker - Brisket Hash, French Toast Bread Pudding, Peanut Butter Bite, Almond Brioche toast delish!
Baume - Excellent meal, definitely worth the splurge! Can't wait to go back!
Sent Sovi - Excellent Corned Short Rib and Lamb Rack!
Zazie - Gingerbread Pancakes are to die for
Lafitte Restaurant - Excellent casual restaurant
Nopa - Duck good, Bacon Flatbread not on menu :( - Chef Jossel
Salumi Cone - Boccalone Salumeria - 415-433-6500 - Wonderful, sausages and meats!
Ferry Marketplace Shop #21, San Francisco, CA 94111
Tartine Bakery - Delicious Pastries!
Incanto Restaurant & Wine Bar - Excellent Risotto al Nero, Chicken Liver and Beef Tongue appetizers were tasty, Lamb & Pork entrees were ok
yearly "Head to Tail" dinner and has a 5-course meal of "Nasty Bits" with flair.
Address: 1550 Church St., San Francisco, CA 94131
Chairman Bao - YUMMY Pork Belly, still need to try Caramel+Pineapple drink
Absinthe - food was ok, not sure Jamie Lauren was chef then or not
Coi - cutting edge dishes, but taste was not mind blowing

SF_123108 to locate Zazie, Tartine Bakery, Absinthe
SF_080709 to locate Nopa, Dottie's True Blue Cafe, Bi-Rite Creamery, Dynamo, Boccalone S.

Warm Sea Urchin with Dungeness Crab - Anchor & Hope - DISAPPOINTMENT! 83 Minna St., San Francisco, CA www.anchorandhopesf.com

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Diners, Drive Ins and Dives To Eat List

America's Best Fried Chicken
America's Best Pancakes

Comfort Cooking
  • DOTTIE'S

    522 Jones Street
    San Francisco, CA 94102
    415-885-2767
  • OVER EASY

    4037 N 40th St
    Phoenix, AZ 85018-5204
    (602) 468-3447
    www.eatatovereasy.com
  • COMET CAFE

    1947 N Farwell Ave
    Milwaukee, WI 53202
    (414) 273-7677
    www.thecometcafe.com
All Over the Map
  • Georgia's Greek Restaurant & Deli

    323 NW 85th Street
    Seattle, WA 98117
    (206) 783-1228
    www.georgiasgreekrestaurant.com
  • Rocco's Cafe - Good American breakfast dishes

    1131 Folsom Street
    San Francisco, CA 94103
    (415) 554-0522
All Kinds of Classic

Episode 608 - Homestyle

  • Zia Diner
    326 South Guadalupe St
    Sante Fe, NM 87501
    Tel: (505) 988-7008
    Website: www.ziadiner.com
  • Southern Kitchen
    1716 6th Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    Tel: (253) 627-4282
  • Giuseppe's on 28th
    2824 E Indian Road
    Phoenix, AZ 85016
    Tel: (602) 381-1237
    Website: www.giuseppeson28th.com

Episode 607 - Go-To Joints

Black Duck Cafe
605 Riverside Avenue
Westport, CT 06800
Tel: (203) 227-7978
Website: www.niteimage.com/clubs/blackduck/blackduckcafe.htm

Episode 606 - Who'da Thunk It?

  • Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine - Curry Goat
    1020 W Arkansas Lane
    Arlington, TX 76013
    (817) 795-2600
    Website: www.jamaicagates.com
  • West Side Drive-in - Prime Rib, Burgers
    1939 West State Street
    Boise, ID 83702
    (208) 345-2816
    Website: www.cheflou.com

Episode 604 - A Burger, a Bowl and a Slice

Twisted Root Burger Co. - Burgers
2615 Commerce Street
Dallas, TX, 75226
(214) 741-7668
Website: www.twistedrootburgerco.com

Episode 603 - A Little Bit of Everywhere

  • Cafe Rolle
    5737 H Street
    Sacramento, CA 95819
    Tel: (916) 455-9140
    Website: www.caferolle.com
  • Bar Gernika
    202 South Capitol Blvd
    Boise, ID 83714
    Tel: (208)344-2175
    Website: www.bargernika.com
Havana Hideout
509 Lake Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33460
Tel: (561) 585-8444
Website: www.havanahideout.com

Episode 602 - Their Own Way

  • Blue Water Seafood
    3667 India Street
    San Diego, CA,92103
    (619) 497-0914
Kuma's Corner
2900 West Belmount
Chicago, IL, 60618
(773) 604-8769
Website: www.kumascorner.com

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