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

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  • 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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