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 1. Native Foods Cafe

2937 Bristol St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 751-2151
4.0 star rating
  6/18/2007

Beautiful presentation, and dishes that capture the essence of the foods.  I enjoyed my "iron yam" salad (a roasted yam salad with some wonderful greens and a vegan dressing)--hearty and complex flavors, wonderfully fiiling. I wanted to have more…More »

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 2. Natural Cafe

698 Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 546-9200

Categories: Vegetarian, Cafes

4.0 star rating
  7/7/2007

I have always enjoyed my visits to the Natural Cafe, whether at Santa Barbara, Ventura, or my first time here today in SLO. My choice of dish was the natural tamale, built with pinto beans, corn, green chiles and garic wrapped in corn masa topped…More »

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 3. Galaxie Diner

1411 11 St SW
Calgary, AB T2R 1G7
Canada
(403) 228-0001

Category: Diners

4.0 star rating
  7/16/2010

I was inspired to visit the Galaxie by my reading of James Martin's "Calgary: secrets of the city" (Arsenal Pulp Press, 1999). For whatever reason, I had envisioned a much larger place, especially to bring shelter during the colder times. However,…More »

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 4. Big Sky Cafe

1121 Broad St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 545-5401
4.0 star rating
  2/11/2007

was here a few weeks ago for breakfast--let me say it now, I'm coming back! had the New Mexico Pozole (vegetarian), which was so tasty and full of balanced flavor. beignets, so wonderful!

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 5. Canter's Delicatessen and Restaurant

419 N Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 651-2030

Category: Delis

Neighborhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  2/13/2009

My friend and I were starving from driving all day from the SF Bay Area, and were ready to scarf down some major grub. So glad to have Canter's as the answer to my hunger. So my friend ordered a half sandwich and soup, oh I'm not wanting to guess the…More »

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 6. RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

2785 Cabot Dr
Corona, CA 92883
(951) 277-7491

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

3.0 star rating
  6/18/2007 First to Review

Very nice ambiance, some good lunch specials, especially the bento boxes. Although the food isn't screamingly impressive, RA Sushi makes for a mod-looking place to chill with friends and have a bite of sushi.

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 7. Earl's

10640 MacLeod Trl SE
Calgary, AB T2J 0P8
Canada
(403) 278-7860

Category: Canadian (New)

4.0 star rating
  7/14/2010 First to Review

Some great variety of food available here, reflecting the diverse populace of Calgary. Reminds me slightly of places such as Chili's or Friday's, but with better quality food, service, and much more variety. I had the privilege of being treated to…More »

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 8. The Little Mermaid

1546 Mission Dr
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-6141

Category: Diners

3.0 star rating
  2/13/2007

Love the aebelskiver! enjoyed this last summer, will come back again and hopefully bring friends.

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 9. Kravitz Delicatessen Inc

3135 Belmont Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 759-7889

Category: Delis

4.0 star rating
  3/16/2007 First to Review

Probably the best bagels I've ever had in my life--had some during a visit to Youngstown summer 2003. Of course, there are not many places that come this close to good bagels on the West Coast.

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 10. Thai Express

6455 MacLeod Trl SW
Calgary, AB T2H 0K9
Canada
(403) 457-3888

Categories: Thai, Fast Food

4.0 star rating
  7/14/2010 First to Review

Even if Thai Express is mall food per se, it's probably some of the freshest I've had in a long time, prepared right in front of my eyes. For our lunch, my friend had some spicy fried rice, while I had the veggie pad sew on the spicy side. I always…More »

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 11. Thi Thi Vietnamese Subs

209 1 St SE
Calgary, AB T2G 2G3
Canada
(403) 265-5452
4.0 star rating
  7/14/2010

This joint seems to be Calgary's answer to the ubiquitous Lee's Sandwiches chain dotting much of the west coast of the U.S. Fresh ingredients, lots of flavor, lots of options for additions such as chilis, different sauces, etc. Soups and salads in…More »

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 12. Fuji Yama Japanese Restaurant

118 5 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2R
Canada
(403) 245-3854

Category: Japanese

3.0 star rating
  7/11/2010

Right on the south border of Chinatown, Fuji Yama serves much standard fair to be expected at a Japanese restaurant. My dining companion enjoyed his udon noodle soup and some spicy roll (the variety of which I sadly do not remember). As it had been a…More »

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