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Potato Balls @ Porto's Bakery
315 N Brand Blvd Glendale, CA
I always order what I call the trifecta of delights: Potato ball which is a bite-size shepherd's pie, stick-to-your-ribs chicken croquette and a buttery flaky cheese roll! http://portosbakery.com/
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Cheeseburger @ In-N-Out Burger
7009 West Sunset Boulevard Hollywood, CA
Classic standard. For those who want to order off-menu, ask for the "#1 animal style" http://www.in-n-out.com/ or http://www.scribd.com/doc/203146/InnOut-Burger-Secret-Menu
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Kalbi (BBQ short rib) taco @ Kogi BBQ Truck
Los Angeles, CA
Sample the definitive short rib taco which propelled the trend that started it all... http://kogibbq.com/
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Ice Cream Sandwich @ Diddy Riese
926 Broxton Ave Los Angeles, CA
Classic LA experience and it's also d*amn tasty. Be prepared for lines out the door and down the block, but the queue does move fast. Best value for $1.50!! http://www.diddyriese.com/home.php
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Ricotta Tartine with Roast Beef, Mission Figs and Acacia Honey @ Le Pain Quotidien
88 West Colorado Boulevard,
For a little protein, ask for the Ricotta Tartine with roast beef. http://www.lepainquotidien.com/
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Spicy tuna over crispy rice @ Katsu-Ya
11680 Ventura Blvd Studio City, CA
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Baked crab hand roll @ Katsu-Ya
11680 Ventura Blvd Studio City, CA
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Xiao Long Bao @ Din Tai Fung Restaurant Inc
1108 S Baldwin Ave Arcadia, CA
I first discovered Din Tai Fung in Singapore and was happy to see this Taiwanese franchise branch out to Los Angeles. Get your dumpling fix at one of 2 locations: http://www.dintaifungusa.com/
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Frozen Yogurt @ yogurtland
2130 Sawtelle Blvd. #210B Los Angeles, CA
For other locations, http://www.yogurt-land.com/
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Short Rib Sliders @ Kogi BBQ Truck
Los Angeles, CA
Also try the short rib burrito. Do you sense a pattern here? To find the truck, http://kogibbq.com/
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Pan Fried Dumplings @ Luscious Dumplings
704 W Las Tunas Dr # 4 San Gabriel, CA
I wrote a story about luscious dumplings because I loved the name. Leave a comment for me if you want a copy of the story.
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Shrimp Ibushi @ Chabuya
2002 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA
These pan-fried noodles have a smokey, savory taste. For $1.50 you can super-size the noodles!
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Burger @ Gulfstream
10250 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
Hands down, one of the best burgers I've had. Consistently juicy and savory! http://www.hillstone.com/#/restaurants/gulfstream/
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Fried Clams @ Neptune's Net Seafood
42505 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA
Inspired by the obscure episode on Mad About You when Jamie had a craving for fried clams, I journeyed to Neptune's Net, a restaurant also made famous by Fast and the Furious. These clams are large, succulent and delicious! http://www.neptunesnet.com/
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Assorted Oysters @ Blue Plate Oysterette
1355 Ocean Avenue Santa Monica, CA
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Filet mignon and gyro plate @ Arde's Bistro
4315 Riverside Drive Burbank, CA
Family-owned and operated establishment in Toluca Lake has the tastiest gyro. It's also popular as a production studio take-out joint. http://www.ardesbistro.com/
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Charcoal grilled chicken with sea salt @ Torafuku
10914 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely sample the Kamado rice which is boiled, steamed and then baked, creating these fluffy delicate pearls of rice! http://www.torafuku-usa.com/
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Bacon, apple, Brie and fig jam presse sandwich with truffle fries @ monsieur marcel
6333 W 3rd St Los Angeles, CA
The market is the source for so many European gourmet imports and is also a perfect brunch spot on the weekend, nestled in the middle of the Farmer's Market http://www.mrmarcel.com/home.aspx
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The Office Burger @ Father's Office
3229 Helms Ave Los Angeles, CA
Avoid the lines and arrive early to the definitive burger joint in Santa Monica. http://www.fathersoffice.com/
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Bacon Donut @ Nickel Diner
524 S Main St Los Angeles, CA
Legendary maple bacon donut is a brioche donut with a maple glaze and dipped in crumbled bacon bits. It's the perfect bite. http://nickeldiner.com/
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Peking Chicken @ House of Joy Chinese Restaurant
4326 Eagle Rock Blvd Los Angeles, CA
If you like spicy, try the Peking Chicken here, a marinated, battered, fried and then sauced chicken then place another order to go! http://houseofjoychinese.com/default.aspx
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Kurobuta Pork Belly Banh Mi @ Mendocino Farms
444 S Flower St Los Angeles, CA
If you can't catch the Nom Nom truck, never fear. The Banh Mi at Mendocino Farms is a superior substitute and is available at two locations, in DTLA and Marina Del Rey. http://mendocinofarms.com/
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Bel Air Pizza @ Dino's Wood Burning Pizza
3520 W Burbank Blvd Burbank, CA
Even though they have an extensive list of specialty pizzas, I always order the Bel Air Pizza without fail. Thin crust with goat cheese, sun dried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil. http://www.dinosburbank.com/
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Polenta Dolce @ Cafe Verona
201 S La Brea Ave Los Angeles, Ca
Lightly sweetened polenta with caramelized bananas, candied pecans and brown sugar, topped with fresh whipped cream. The perfect delicate yet filling breakfast. http://www.cafeveronala.com/
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Breakfast Sandwich @ Clementine
1751 Ensley Avenue Los Angeles, CA
A flaky homemade buttermilk biscuit with a poached egg, melted cheddar cheese and Tennessee country ham. http://clementineonline.com/
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Provencal Pepitte @ LudoTruck
Los Angeles, CA
The tennis ball-sized orbs of crispity chicken get a sprinkle treatment of herbs de Provence, and they're delicious. Just imagine the juiciest dark meat (it's thigh meat) rolled into a ball then dipped in a seasoned batter and deep-fried to order, then laced in those strong herbs while still warm. http://www.ludolefebvre.com/ludotruck
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Crispy Bacon and Sharp Cheddar Waffle @ John O'Groats Restaurant
10516 West Pico Boulevard Los Angeles, CA
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Assorted Macarons @ Jin Patisserie
1202 Abbot Kinney Boulevard Venice, CA
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Rock shrimp risotto with mascarpone @ London West Hollywood Hotel
1020 North San Vicente Boulevard West Hollywood, CA
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Garlic albacore sashimi with black truffle @ Katsu-Ya
11680 Ventura Blvd Studio City, CA
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Black Sesame Ice Cream @ Torafuku
10914 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
Pass on the green tea and red bean, although those are fantastic flavors here, and try the black sesame ice cream. It's nutty, sweet and delicious! http://www.torafuku-usa.com/
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Brioche French Toast with Strawberries @ amandine café
12225 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA
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Chorizo soup with Cantalope and Cornichon @ Ludo Bites
Available for a limited time. Email Ludo to request this item at the next Ludo Bites! http://www.ludolefebvre.com/ludobites
