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1. Republic Of Pie
San Fernando Valley, CA 91601
(818) 308-7990
My heart skipped a beat. Republic of Pie? Have I died and gone to heaven?
WHAT DID I DEVOUR? --- A large piece of deliciousness, 4 inches wide (perhaps 1/6th of a pie): Chocolate Caramel Pecan Pie ($4.95). Served warm with sweet, glazed pecans, a…More »
2. Dodger Stadium All-You-Can-Eat Right Field Pavilion
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 224-1365
Categories:
Sports Bars,
Professional Sports Teams
Neighbourhood: Elysian Park
All you-can-eat/take/devour of Dodger dogs, peanuts, popcorn, sodas, and nachos! While I, and many others, have a great unlimited time -- the entire section should probably be sponsored by Overeaters Anonymous.
I sat in section 312, row B […More »
3. Sweet Lady Jane Bakery
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 254-9499
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Santa Monica
OH HOW I LOVE THEE, MY SWEET JANE! You are Incredible! My heart sings! Marry me?
She, the sweet lady named Jane, is the best of the best bakeries! Okay, reality check - lots of delicious butter and sugar -- so visits can't be too frequent.…More »
4. Natas Pastries
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 788-8050
Categories:
Bakeries,
Portuguese
Neighbourhood: Studio City
Natas Pastries, or a Portuguese Cafe? Both? Both! Not sure of how this pairing came about, but if I were to make up the story...
In the summer of 1977, a young, brave, and beautiful danish girl was traveling thru Europe by herself after her high…More »
5. The Larder At Tavern
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 806-6464
Categories:
Bakeries,
Sandwiches,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Brentwood
Beautiful, delicious, and beautiful..oops, well, it is. The salads are beautiful. The breads are beautiful. The baked goods are beautiful. I know, too much, right? Beauty is in the mouth of the beholder. Especially, mine.
MY ORDER: BREAKFAST --…More »
6. Hash House A Go Go
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 804-4646
Categories:
American (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Westside
"GO GO" TO HASH HOUSE, BUT "NO NO" DANCING -- I'm a bit embarrased, but I want to provide in advance of you going...with both advice and a warning. No need to dress up in your leotards, a tutu, and your dance shoes (not that I did that or anything,…More »
7. Urth Caffe
Santa Monica, CA 90407
(310) 314-7040
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Santa Monica
URTH = MMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmm
Several years ago, I had a great place in Santa Monica -- well, a crackerbox-sized apartment...but with an amazing beach 180+ degree view. I could sit out on my balcony with my morning coffee, or rush home after work…More »
8. Stacked
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 542-5068
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Burgers,
Pizza
Neighbourhood: Torrance
iStacked + iStuffed = iLike. With an iPad at every table and loaded with a cool STACKED app, it's definitely not for the computer challenged. Also, skinny jeans no more, this is a "wear your polyester pants with the stretch waistband" kind of place!
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2/5/2012
iStacked + iStuffed = iLike. With an iPad at every table and loaded with a cool STACKED app, it's… Read more »
9. Yum Yum Donuts
Imagine solving World Peace. Yum Yum Donuts should be the official caterer at Peace Talks throughout the Middle East, and/or any two fighting nations, and/or people.
The solution: A small bag of custard-filled cream puffs, lightly dusted in…More »
10. Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 395-8279
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Santa Monica
This place just makes me happy. I smile. I skip. I whistle. I am like a kid at Disneyland. If you've never been, you probably don't believe me...because a magicial experience is hard to explain, and so much better shared in-person. Thankfully,…More »
11. Red Robin
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 542-2488
Categories:
Burgers,
American (Traditional),
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Redondo Beach
Bottomless Root Beer Float -- those are 4 glorious words! That's right peeps! An all you can eat/drink root beer floats! And, hold on...it's only $3.19. Are you kidding me? The other thing I love is that it is technically considered a…More »
12. Mama's
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 362-6421
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill
Favorite breakfast in San Francisco! Seriously, this is Disneyland people, the SF version. You may wait 30-45 minutes, or even an hour. So, go just a little while before you are starved, and you'll be just fine. If you want something quick --…More »
13. Aroma Bakery Cafe
FUN, LIVELY, AND DELISH!
All kinds of goodies are available, with delicious coffee! yes! The menu is huge, pages and pages of choices. The food served is always fresh and very large portions. The girls are heavenly so cute and adorable (and too…More »
14. Bea's Bakery
STILL THE BEST AFTER ALL THESE YEARS!
As a kid growing up in nearby Reseda, this was a staple for all of our special occasions -- cakes, cookies, etc. Now that I live again in the valley 20+ years later, I am back baby...and it feels so good right…More »
15. Dog Haus Biergarten
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 683-0808
Categories:
Pubs,
American (New),
Burgers
Neighbourhood: Pasadena
Hot Dogs+burgers+a biergarten without bird poop+tater tots=AWESOME. Loved it. Outdoor area is kept super clean despite having saucy toppings.
AMBIANCE -- With Def Leppard, ZZ Top, Night Ranger, & other supreme 80's rock music playing -- it's casual,…More »
16. Crave Café
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 990-7888
Categories:
Creperies,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Sherman Oaks
I feel like I am on a cruise ship! CAKE, PIE, SANDWICHES, OMELETTE'S, COFFEE, 24/7 -- OH MY!
Today's visit includes a Pumpkin Spice Cake (looks like Carrot cake, but oh so much more!) -- delish!
I've only been a couple of times, but it's a cool…More »
17. Acapulco Mexican Restaurant Y Cantina
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 542-2270
CSI TORRANCE
Incident: An extreme amount of food eaten
Date: 1/24/2012
Time: 11am-1132am
Arriving at 1144am, I met with the manager. Said person, a male, was the first to be at the buffet, 4 seconds after the hour. Several employees witnessed said…More »
18. USA Donuts & Crossaints
Stereotypical from the outside of any donut shop out there, but inside -- it's a delight. From the moment you enter this store, you'll realize this is more than an ordinary donut -- it's has an amazing filling inside!
Super clean, with glass displays…More »
19. The Cow's End Cafe
What a great place! A two-story coffeehouse playground!
Great menu of lots of drinks, sandwiches, and salad choices. A great abundence of seating choices, and a whole lot of people gabbing it up, writing, reading, and sipping. It's not the quietest…More »
20. Itzik Hagadol
Best things are Noa, a server with the most lovely personality---and 20 salads!
TWENTY kinds of salads, unbeliveable! Small dishes brought to your tabled, and refilled to your hearts content. You can have the salads as a standalone order, or add…More »
21. Shakey's Pizza Parlor
North Hollywood, CA 91607
(818) 985-6005
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: North Hollywood, Valley Village
Gluttony is a serious failure in self-discipline, one of the 7 deadly sins, and can ambly be done at its finest at Shakey's for about $10 dollars.
For the price of a couple of frozen burritos, you can get the buffet lunch and drink, with…More »
22. Shakey's Pizza
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 371-6586
Hey, I'm not opposed, or above being, glutenous. But, Shakey's buffet lunch (~$7.29) can be described as "Quantity OVER Quality":
* Pizza: the thin crust Pizza is most similiar to a Pizza Cracker, and simply is just not very good; the thick, or…More »
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Yelping SinceJanuary 2011
Things I LoveCheese, wine, sake, schnitzel, dumplings, bacon, brisket, Patron, coffee, cookies, bread, pie, lobster, gelato, Radiohead, writing, oil painting, concerts, movies, Europe
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