Baco Pop at Bar Amá in Los Angeles , CA

with a shot of vodka for good measure

Octopus at Bar Amá in Los Angeles , CA

Queso at Bar Amá in Los Angeles , CA

with chorizo and a massive side of guacamole

Charred Caesar Salad at Bar Amá in Los Angeles , CA

with crispy onions

Puffy Shrimp Tacos at Bar Amá in Los Angeles , CA

Shrimp Dumplings at Quan Hy Restaurant in Westminster, CA

yum

Nachos at Karl Strauss Brewing Company in Universal City, California

nachos with guacamole

lomo saltado at Mo-Chica in Los Angeles, CA

grilled octopus, quinoa risotto, lomo saltado

Scrambled Eggs Bruschetta With Pesto And Roasted Tomatoes at Little Dom's in Los Angeles, CA

pickle back at Red Car Bar @ Cole's in Los Angeles, CA

irish mule and pickle backs

Goombah Burger at Stout in Los Angeles, CA

bunless, with fries and a rince cochon

Cali-Burger at Umamicatessen in Los Angeles, CA

Lentils & Italian Sausage at Tinto At Saguro Hotel in Palm Springs, CA

Heirloom Tomato, Bacon, Egg Sandwich at Cheeky's in Palm Springs, CA

Sausage and Roasted Mushroom Pizza at Birba in Palm Springs, CA