Your favorite restaurants?

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

And the dearly departed "Meaty Meat Burger" on Pico and Faifax, rest it's soul. There was never a better burger made, IMHO. There were literally lines around the block.

Oh my god, is it the Mo Better Meaty Meat Burger? It CLOSED?! That was our favorite LA restaurant name! (We've never eaten there, though.)

Los Angeles:
Inn of the Seventh Ray, in Topanga Canyon. Delectable upscale organic food in a setting that smells like the woods. Actual frogs croaking. Tom says it out-Blue-Bayous Blue Bayou. The breakfast buffet is amazing, try the vegan duck!

Akbar, in Pasadena. The best Indian naan I've had, and also some excellent coconut eggplant.

Geisha House, in Hollywood. Sushi is excellent, atmosphere is even better. Come earlier in the evening before the velvet rope goes up.

Miceli's, in Hollywood. Best. Caprese. Ever. Love the opera-singing waiters.

Porto's Bakery, in Glendale. A cuban establishment offering a delightful array of wee mousse cakes and other delightful sweets. Back when I ate of the meat, their potato balls stuffed with spiced meat was a favorite of mine.

Figaro, in Los Feliz. Organic French cuisine. A fondant chocolate cake that Audra fondly refers to as "easy-bake oven for grownups" and our friend Matt calls "sex cake."

Santa Barbara:

Bouchon. Wine-country fare with no vegetarian items on the menu. They take vegetarians' preferences in flavor and food, and they create something that is completely unique for you. Our stuff always looks even prettier (and tastier) than the carnivores' menu items do (and they're not shabby either.)

Soujourner Cafe. Excellent vegetarian fare and a mean iced mocha.

Natural Cafe. Air atmosphere, tasty guac, and a carrot shake (like carrot cake through a straw) to die for.

Ann Arbor, Michigan:

Zingermann's. The best deli west of Manhattan. Excellent array of fine cheeses, meats, and olive oils. A whitefish salad that is so mellow you could go into a coma. Wickedly clever sandwich names (like Frank's French Kiss, which is a tongue sandwich.) Their bakery might be making our wedding cake.

The Gandy Dancer. Built in an old railway station, this is some of the finest of cuisine in the midwest.

Seva. My first foray into vegetarian restaurants. Tastiest sweet potato pommes fritas anywhere.

Orlando:
Victoria and Albert's. This is the best meal I've eaten. Ever. Worth the expense for a once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience.

Cape May Cafe. If you're starving after your plane flight, they offer delightful comfort clambake/fish fry fare. I prefer their oreo truffles over Boma zebra domes. (Gasp.)

And Boma. That's a no-brainer. Three kinds of hummus at one restaurant outside of Los Angeles? Count me in.

(edited to add Figaro.)

[mousepod]

NA's post just made me think... what was the name of the kushiage joint we ate at in Tokyo? That's a must-do...

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by mousepod

NA's post just made me think... what was the name of the kushiage joint we ate at in Tokyo? That's a must-do...

I wish I had taken a picture of the restaurant sign like I did so many others. We'll have to ask Carl. That place was INCREDIBLE!

Actually, everything we ate in Tokyo was pretty amazing.

[cirquelover]

In Oregon:
Buster's Texas Style Barbecue (bbq) my boys were in heaven
Toki Teriyaki (korean)
King Tin (chinese)
BJ's or McMenamins (brewery and great food)
Los Deux Amigo's (mexican) husbands fav

In Seattle friends took us to
a wonderful Irish pub
a couple breakfast places down by the harbor
and a place I think called Z(X?)enia

When we drove through Sacramento I picked up a brochure for a place called The Melting Pot (fondue)
We finally tried the one in Seattle and it was a swanky experience with our friends. They are in Portland and many areas and now I need to save my money and go again!!

[scaeagles]

Taco Bell
Burger King
McDonalds
Del Taco
Jack in the Box
Carls Jr
Wendys

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Originally Posted by Ponine

I also have an affinity for the Whole Foods Food bars

Yes! The best place for a quick meal (we have taken some to the cemetary screenings before, too.)

[Matterhorn Fan]

Originally Posted by cirquelover

When we drove through Sacramento I picked up a brochure for a place called The Melting Pot (fondue)
We finally tried the one in Seattle and it was a swanky experience with our friends. They are in Portland and many areas and now I need to save my money and go again!!

We have that, too, and I've never been.

But I have been to the Matterhorn Restaurant in San Francisco! It was a long time ago, though, so I don't remember if it was really good or not. Their bar did seem to a be a yuppie after-work hangout.

[Prudence]

Originally Posted by cirquelover

In Oregon:
BJ's or McMenamins (brewery and great food)

Oh yeah! McMenamins rocks! Best onion rings ever.

[Ponine]

Miceli's, in Hollywood. Best. Caprese. Ever. Love the opera-singing waiters.

Oooh... is this the place a few blocks down from the Kodak? I did go to an italian place, from the kodak, walked a few blocks... saw stars... little opening, had been there for years... had a Monroe connection?
I loved it... had no idea what it was called.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Originally Posted by Ponine

Oooh... is this the place a few blocks down from the Kodak? I did go to an italian place, from the kodak, walked a few blocks... saw stars... little opening, had been there for years... had a Monroe connection?
I loved it... had no idea what it was called.

That is zee one! We should go sometime.