Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Los Angeles Favorites


Giant Unagi from Sakura

I love "best of" lists, especially when they're food related. Here are some of my favorite dishes and eateries around L.A.. It's a partial list, and a work in progress. For fans of Top Chef, I included some notes for you!

Burger from a restaurant chain:
The California Burger at Houston's, Santa Monica (get it with grilled onions)

Burger over $10: Father's Office, Culver City

Mussels: Jitlada, Thai Town

Pot Roast: Jar, Hollywood (Suzanne Tracht from Top Chef Masters' restaurant)

Raw Food: Cru in Silver Lake

Gelato: Bulgarini Gelato in Altadena (Scoops is a close second)

Beef Stew: Ondal 2

Mole Negro: Guelaguetza, in Palms or Hollywood

BBQ: Bludso's BBQ, Compton (Texas style BBQ)

Sugar free Cupcake: M Cafe de Chaya, Culver City or Hollywood

Salad Bar: Mrs. Winston's, Santa Monica

Caprese salad: Not Your Everyday Caprese Salad at The Bazaar, Beverly Hills (Marcel Vigneron from Top Chef is sous chef here)

Omakase Sushi: Sushi Zo, Culver City

Bacon: "Crack" Bacon at Grub ("Bada Bing" Betty from Top Chef's restaurant), Bacon Candy at Lou

Pizza: Pizzeria Mozza, Hollywood (Mario Batali and Nancy Silverton's restaurant)

Grilled Baby Squid: Terried Sake House, West L.A.

Giant Unagi Sushi: Sakura, West L.A.

Giant Whole Foods: Pasadena, Venice or El Segundo Whole Foods

My Current Restaurant Crush: Jar in Hollywood

Restaurants I Need To Try Before The New Year: Providence (Michael Cimarusti from Top Chef Masters), Bouchon (Thomas Keller.. I already got two reservations for brunch and dinner!)

California Burger with grilled onions at Houston's
Not Your Everyday Caprese Salad, The Bazaar

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