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- Cousteau Taco
soft tacos w/ sauteed seasoned fresh local catch, organic cabbage slaw, organic cumin-lime crema, organic mango salsa cruda & cilantro; "rock star fish taco!"-Guy Fieri
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4.5 out of 5 568 ratings |
opened in 2011; beachtown taco shack (couple of blocks from beach) |
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- Chicken Cacciatore
old family recipe simmered w/ legs & thighs over polenta or penne pasta (Guy got polenta); available on Thursdays only - Risotto
creamy w/ side of Italian sausage; looks good
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4.5 out of 5 77 ratings |
rating might be for hotel; Guy Fieri's first kitchen he worked at (when it was called Roman's Restaurant); historic lodging, fine dining & saloon; original building built in 1870..."the oldest, most westerly hotel in the continental United States." (from its website); became Hotel Ivanhoe in 1997 |
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- Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
large, nutty & gooey; looks good! - Ham & Cheddar Scone
w/ green onions; seved w/ side of bacon gravy; looks good
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4.5 out of 5 88 ratings |
[CLOSED]; since 2012; family-run & owned; Other Recipes: Lemon Squares |
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- Braised Short Rib French Dip
wine-braised short rib, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, toasted baguette, & beef jus; served w/ reduced beef jus & choice of French fries, coleslaw or spring salad; "the jus is luxurious" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Jo's Meatloaf
meatloaf wrapped w/ applewood smoked bacon; served w/ garlic mash potatoes, sautéed French green beans, beef demi glace; "some of the most tender, moist meatloaf I’ve tried" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.5 out of 5 367 ratings |
started as a French bistro; "diner food w/ a bistro attitude"; named after owner Ric Libiran's sister |
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- "Good Morning Captain"
New England style kimchi chickpea cakes, shaved horseradish tartar sauce, radish & pickled cherry tomato salad, herb oil, chives - Skewers
chargrilled seitan, chimichurri, harissa, horseradish aioli; looks good
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4.5 out of 5 1671 ratings |
opened in 2015; vegan restaurant w/ punk rock setting; guest appearance: American professional skateboarder Tony Hawk |
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- Carne Guisada Burger
slow-roasted beef "burger", slaw/mayo, greens, chipotle sauce; served w/ fries - Chicharron Pupusa
pupusa stuffed w/ cheese & pork; comes w/ side of Curtido (Salvadorian cabbage slaw) that should be added on pupusa; "I've had a lot of pupusas...that has got to be one of the best I've had" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.5 out of 5 420 ratings |
serving "traditional Salvadorian cuisine with our added Los Angeles modern twist" (from its website) |
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4.5 out of 5 170 ratings |
[CLOSED]; since 1982; family-run business nestled in the Eel River Valley of Northern California in the dairy center of Humboldt County; producing over 34 varieties of cheese |
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- Abalone Sliders
abalone (a "fattier" version of calamari) that is locally farm-grown tenderized, dredged & pan-fried; served w/ aioli & slaw on sourdough slider buns - Crab Feast
boiled dungeness crab served w/ corn & potato; seasonal (available around Nov 2 - June)
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4.5 out of 5 1668 ratings |
small spot located in the middle of the commercial pier w/ outdoor seating; Other Recipes: Buffalo Ribs |
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- Beef Shawarma Plate
100% pure beef spiced, marinated & barbecued; topped w/ sesame sauce; includes rice, pickles & pita bread; looks good - Mantee
dumplings stuffed w/ seasoned ground beef; served w/ rice pilaf on garlic yogurt tomato sauce; looks good
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4.5 out of 5 605 ratings |
since 1982; serving Lebanese Armenian & Middle Eastern Cuisine; special guest: celebrity chef Nyesha Arrington |
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- Grilled Oysters
grilled w/ over oak wood; served w/ side of cocktail sauce - Sicilian Holiday Pasta
house made marinara sauce w/ mussels, clams, swordfish, salmon, cod (or whatever fish is fresh), baby octopus, scallop, shrimp; served over linguine; looks good
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4.5 out of 5 87 ratings |
since 1994; Other Recipes: Curry Snapper |
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- Lion’s Mane Asada Pizza
Detroit-style pizza w/ lion's mane (mushroom), plant-based cheese, jalapeño slices, morita salsa, cilantro, sliced red onions, lime juice - Vegan Lamb Bolognese
black sheep lamb bolognese / house-made rigatoni / fennel pollen (gfo); looks good!
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4.5 out of 5 790 ratings |
"plant-based restaurant focused on California cuisine serving a little bit of everything you’d hope to find on a Los Angeles menu; a melting pot of cuisines unified in their ability to showcase local Californian produce in a casual-yet-fun setting" (from its website); special appearance: celebrity chef Eric Greenspan |
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- Mom's PLT
crispy pastrami (skillet-grilled...bacon-like texture), chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato on sourdough; looks good - Pastrami Dog
quarter-lb. hot dog, pastrami, sauerkraut and Swiss; looks good
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4.5 out of 5 557 ratings |
Dennis Miller made guest appearance |
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- Pizza
thin-crust New Haven-style pizza; Guy got homemade sausage & mushrooms - Ricotta Gnocchi
made of ricotta (not potato) w/ artichoke, mascarpone, lemon mint, grana padano; looks good - Smoked Bucatini
smoked homemade pasta in cacio e pepe (Pecorino cheese & pepper) sauce; looks good
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4.5 out of 5 441 ratings |
specializing in Neapolitan-style wood fired pizza & hand-made pastas |
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- Chorizo Burger
spicy chorizo cheese burger topped w/ habanero salsa, sour cream, avocado slices served on a bun; it's crazy hot but looks good - Pancake Roll
plate-sized pancake, yogart, fresh berries, rolled and topped w/ more yogart, fresh berries & homemade granola; looks good
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4.5 out of 5 1699 ratings |
since 1981; breakfast & lunch only; long lines |
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- Jambalaya
Ethiopian influenced, chicken-based; looks good - Saffron Prawns w/ Harissa
prawns prepared w/ a chili bell pepper sauce made w/ caraway seeds, lemon, garlic & pepper - Seared Ahi Tuna w/ Chermoula
Chermoula is a Moroccan sauce made w/ cilantro, parsley, chilis, garlic, cumin, coriander, lemon juice & saffron; looks good
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4.5 out of 5 364 ratings |
opened in 2012 |
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- Charcuterie Board
Guy got prosciutto, salami, local cheeses, chicken liver mousse, pickled veggies, olives, apricot mustard, flat breads - House Cured Pork Belly Pizza
thin-crust w/ gruyere, roasted garlic, creme fraiche, red onion; looks good
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4.5 out of 5 78 ratings |
elevated cocktail lounge and open-air restaurant; roof-top casual version of the high-end The Matheson |
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- Chamorro (Slow Cooked Beef)
slowly cooked fork tender beef chuck in a mild, smoky guajillo sauce - Pork Tamale
topped w/ cheese and sour cream; looks good
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4.5 out of 5 3923 ratings |
opened in 2012; family-owned & operated |
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- Guy Fieri Plate
pasilla turkey fritter & chipotle aioli, Quinoa mango salad, pesto green beans w/ petite carrot cake; looks good - Pasilla Turkey Fritters
w/ side of chipotle aioli; looks good
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4.5 out of 5 620 ratings |
opened in 2005, went bankrupt in 2008 & lost restaurant/deli, someone operated for year-and-half & sold back to original owners |
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- K.F.C. Bao
Korean fried chicken, dragon glaze, umami coleslaw, pickled red onions, scallions; looks good - Korean Paella
their spin of paella; w/ pork belly, kimchi, Hooni sauce, Sofrito, tofu, soy pickled shiitakes, kimchi marinade
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4.5 out of 5 436 ratings |
Korean fusion cuisine; serving "food we crave and wish we could order ourselves on our days off" (from its website); guest appearance: celebrity chef Cat Cora |
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- Fried Chicken Sandwich
east side slaw, garlic aioli, hot honey, bread 'n' butter pickle & brioche - Mole Chicken Taco
queso fresco, pickled onion & cilantro, corn tortillas w/ charred salsa & lime; looks good
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4.5 out of 5 523 ratings |
since 1973; father-and-son team who started a butcher shop that eventually expanded an open air patio restaurant known as The Funk Zone Patio |
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- Beef Shawarma Egg Roll
Wagyu beef on shawarma spit; garlic aioli; looks good - Fattoush Salad Chicken Shawarma Wrap
torilla wrapped w/ chicken shawarma, fattoush salad (romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, radishes, bell peppers, pita chips, w/ a lemony dressing), garlic aioli; looks good
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4.5 out of 5 1259 ratings |
voted #1 restaurant in the country (Yelp! 2020); owner/chef started selling cell phones, but wanted to start a food truck, watched a bunch of Food Network shows & w/ a lot of hard work & determination he was able to open his food truck |
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- Bistec Sandwich
top seller; pressed sandwich w/ grass-fed sirloin, onions, Swiss cheese, avacado & garlic mayo; looks good - Pastelon de Carne
Sol's (owner-chef's) favorite; all natural beef: Puerto Rican lasagna; sweet plantain & seasoned ground beef layered lasagna style; baked w/ jack cheese & roasted red peppers; "That's way up there in some of the best things I've had"-Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.5 out of 5 5483 ratings |
moved to new location from airing; recommended by Guy Fieri's sister; Caribbean colors & atmosphere; family-style; Other Recipes: Picadillo |
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- Fried Abbot
deep fried pizza / mozzarella / tomato / mushrooms / pepperoni / pecorino - Onion & Brie Black Tart
black crust w/ caramelized onions / seasonal fruit / balsamico / arugula; "delicate, refined, made w/ a lot of true intention, balance...the amount of onion, the amount of cheese...perfect" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.5 out of 5 1019 ratings |
[CLOSED]; serving rustic pies, crisp-tender sough dough-style pizzas w/ a lot of Italian cheeses, local ingredients & seasonal products; guest appearance: Top Chef Antonia Lofaso |
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- Fried Rockfish
whole rockfish deep-fried topped w/ Thai ginger onion peanut sauce; "you are going to lose your mind! that's outrageous!" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Special Lao Rib
spare rib, marinaded & sous vide for 24 hrs
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4.5 out of 5 329 ratings |
brother & sister migrated from Thailand to open restaurant serving Isaan food that blends the cuisine of Thailand, Laos & Cambodia |
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- Ravioli
popular; stuffed w/ cheese & topped w/ Spirito's original gravy (meat sauce); looks good - Spaghetti & Meatballs
homemade meatballs w/ Spirito's original gravy (meat sauce)
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4.5 out of 5 763 ratings |
East coast Italian traditional food; Other Recipes: Pork & Beef Ragu |
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