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Father's Office - Culver City, Santa Monica
I can see it now ... It's career day at school. You've got your fireman, your film director, your accountant, your ninja ... but by far you've got to give top prize to the kid whose dad is the one-part-beer-master, one-part-burger-god who does his dirty work down at a place called Father's Office. Because at my Father's Office they've got a ridiculously huge selection of local and craftsman brews on tap, sweet potato fries fit for a king, and the real reason why I'd club a baby penguin for one more meal at this place ... the burger to end all burgers ... the Father's Office burger ... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
I can see it now ... It's career day at school. You've got your fireman, your film director, your accountant, your ninja ... but by far you've got to give top prize to the kid whose dad is the one-part-beer-master, one-part-burger-god who does his dirty work down at a place called Father's Office. Because at my Father's Office they've got a ridiculously huge selection of local and craftsman brews on tap, sweet potato fries fit for a king, and the real reason why I'd club a baby penguin for one more meal at this place ... the burger to end all burgers ... the Father's Office burger ... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
Other more-than-worthy GRUB spots ...
8 oz. Burger Bar - Los Angeles, CA (Melrose)
We've been saying it forever, better ingredients ... better Grub (and yeah, Papa John's, we still want our royalty checks). Step 1) Black Angus sirloin. Step 2) Short rib. Step 3) Ground chuck, Step 4) Tri-tip ... Step 5) Burger Heaven. But it doesn't just stop at the meat... they've got these masterpieces loaded up with so much good stuff and wedged between a fluffy, must-have-been-baked-fresh-by-magical-elves, buttery bun... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
We've been saying it forever, better ingredients ... better Grub (and yeah, Papa John's, we still want our royalty checks). Step 1) Black Angus sirloin. Step 2) Short rib. Step 3) Ground chuck, Step 4) Tri-tip ... Step 5) Burger Heaven. But it doesn't just stop at the meat... they've got these masterpieces loaded up with so much good stuff and wedged between a fluffy, must-have-been-baked-fresh-by-magical-elves, buttery bun... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
Apple Pan - West Los Angeles, CA
If I was eve... I would have done it too. The apple lives supreme... and at the Pan de Apple, they've been flipping up perfectly-seasoned, masterfully-grilled, perfectly-topped burgers for over sixty years... (Click here to continue grubbing!)
If I was eve... I would have done it too. The apple lives supreme... and at the Pan de Apple, they've been flipping up perfectly-seasoned, masterfully-grilled, perfectly-topped burgers for over sixty years... (Click here to continue grubbing!)
Bay Cities - Santa Monica, CA
Oh sweet, sweet Bay Cities Deli, will you be my Valentine? I know the teacher told me to bring enough Scooby-Doo, or Spider Man, or my personal favorite... Legends of the Hidden Temple... valentines cards for everyone in class... but my love is only for you... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
Oh sweet, sweet Bay Cities Deli, will you be my Valentine? I know the teacher told me to bring enough Scooby-Doo, or Spider Man, or my personal favorite... Legends of the Hidden Temple... valentines cards for everyone in class... but my love is only for you... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
Bella Pita - Los Angeles, CA (Westwood)
It starts off with just a warm pita pocket and a healthy base of thick, grilled steak. We're talking high-quality, beef put to flame ... And this is where the journey takes off. Because to the right of the counter is a do-it-yourself smörgåsbord (yeah ... we're cultured) of pita fillings ... from tahini to humus, cucumber salad to neon-purple-pickled-radish. This place is like the color-me-mine of the pita sandwich ... but in a good way. Rapir D. gave us the heads up and we added the "really hot sauce" to our pita, where we're pretty sure the "really" stands for "really freakin' amazing!" ... Continue the GRUB here!
It starts off with just a warm pita pocket and a healthy base of thick, grilled steak. We're talking high-quality, beef put to flame ... And this is where the journey takes off. Because to the right of the counter is a do-it-yourself smörgåsbord (yeah ... we're cultured) of pita fillings ... from tahini to humus, cucumber salad to neon-purple-pickled-radish. This place is like the color-me-mine of the pita sandwich ... but in a good way. Rapir D. gave us the heads up and we added the "really hot sauce" to our pita, where we're pretty sure the "really" stands for "really freakin' amazing!" ... Continue the GRUB here!
Buchanan Arms - Burbank, CA
We couldn't go to Buchanan's without chowing down on a staple of the UK... fish and chips. I don't usual like ordering "chips." It's just something about the word itself... I feel like I'm Tiny Tim, the lovable chimney sweep... pip pip, cheerio. But when I'm biting into the super crunchy, break-off-in-your-mouth, giant-chunks-o-fish and that side of thick-n-salty chips, I wouldn't be ashamed of ordering "chips" at any of my favorite burger joints... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
We couldn't go to Buchanan's without chowing down on a staple of the UK... fish and chips. I don't usual like ordering "chips." It's just something about the word itself... I feel like I'm Tiny Tim, the lovable chimney sweep... pip pip, cheerio. But when I'm biting into the super crunchy, break-off-in-your-mouth, giant-chunks-o-fish and that side of thick-n-salty chips, I wouldn't be ashamed of ordering "chips" at any of my favorite burger joints... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
Cafe Intermezzo - Berkeley, CA
Okay, so the title maybe should read "The deliciousness formerly known as Café Intermezzo." Now called Café Mattina, one naturally must ask why a place worthy of the Good Grub change it's name anyways? Isn't it obvious? To try to keep the line down to 20 people at a time... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
Okay, so the title maybe should read "The deliciousness formerly known as Café Intermezzo." Now called Café Mattina, one naturally must ask why a place worthy of the Good Grub change it's name anyways? Isn't it obvious? To try to keep the line down to 20 people at a time... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
Cole's - Downtown Los Angeles, CA
The debate might just be one of the all time greats. On par with Crystal Pepsi or New Coke... Rocky II or Rocky III... Joanie or Chachi... and now ... Cole's or Philippe's? When it comes to these two icons, we're not just talking about who has a better french dip sandwich... we're talking about who invented the french dip sandwich... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
The debate might just be one of the all time greats. On par with Crystal Pepsi or New Coke... Rocky II or Rocky III... Joanie or Chachi... and now ... Cole's or Philippe's? When it comes to these two icons, we're not just talking about who has a better french dip sandwich... we're talking about who invented the french dip sandwich... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
The Counter - Pasadena, Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey
The Counter takes the phrase "Have it your way" and unloads on it with a furry of flavor. Take your miniature golf pencil and start checking off the toppings to pile onto your custom built burger.... (Click here to continue grubbing!)
The Counter takes the phrase "Have it your way" and unloads on it with a furry of flavor. Take your miniature golf pencil and start checking off the toppings to pile onto your custom built burger.... (Click here to continue grubbing!)
Falafel King - Los Angeles, CA (Westwood)
We're not talking about the Mayor... or the Governor... nay, not even the President. We're talking about the King. The Monarch-O-falafel. Master of the pita. Sultan of tahini. Sometimes nothing compares to a shawarma pita sandwich stuffed with the King's pièce de résistance... super-thick, goldeny-delicious, what-kind-of-deep-fryer-turns-veggie-into-happiness-quite-like-this potato chips.... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
We're not talking about the Mayor... or the Governor... nay, not even the President. We're talking about the King. The Monarch-O-falafel. Master of the pita. Sultan of tahini. Sometimes nothing compares to a shawarma pita sandwich stuffed with the King's pièce de résistance... super-thick, goldeny-delicious, what-kind-of-deep-fryer-turns-veggie-into-happiness-quite-like-this potato chips.... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
Din Tai Fung - Arcadia, CA
House of pancakes ... House of waffles ... House of dumplings? ... Queue up the little kids' song, "Which of these three is not like the other"... but much more importantly, which of these three would be worth giving up your left kidney? Judging from the twenty-person-long-line waiting outside the door at 9:30AM ... thirty minutes before this place even opens ... we're going to go with the dumpling, And my friend, there's nobody doing it better than Din Tai Fung Dumpling House ... Continue the GRUB here!
House of pancakes ... House of waffles ... House of dumplings? ... Queue up the little kids' song, "Which of these three is not like the other"... but much more importantly, which of these three would be worth giving up your left kidney? Judging from the twenty-person-long-line waiting outside the door at 9:30AM ... thirty minutes before this place even opens ... we're going to go with the dumpling, And my friend, there's nobody doing it better than Din Tai Fung Dumpling House ... Continue the GRUB here!
The Golden Apple - Chicago, IL
The Good Grub came in for a little three AM snack of blueberry pancakes and a side of crinkle-cut fries... what else? Because remember my friend... friends most definitely do let friends Grub drunk. Regardless of how many libations we might have consumed, I can tell you one thing... this place is legit day or night. We started off with some fluffy pancakes, covered with blueberries, doused in grade-a, drink-it-straight-from-the-bottle blueberry syrup, and topped off with a healthy heaping of powdered sugar... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
The Good Grub came in for a little three AM snack of blueberry pancakes and a side of crinkle-cut fries... what else? Because remember my friend... friends most definitely do let friends Grub drunk. Regardless of how many libations we might have consumed, I can tell you one thing... this place is legit day or night. We started off with some fluffy pancakes, covered with blueberries, doused in grade-a, drink-it-straight-from-the-bottle blueberry syrup, and topped off with a healthy heaping of powdered sugar... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
Freebirds - Santa Barbara, CA
Whether it's a high school don't-tell-the-parents-we're-going-to-UCSB run, a college heading-down-to-see-buddies run, or an I'm-driving-on-the-101-anywhere-near-Santa-Barbara run ... it's important to plan your adventure around Freebirds. In a nutshell, it's a 24 hour Mexican joint serving up giant burritos, piled high nachos, and our personal favorite, stuffed-with-more-junk-than-a-junior-high-training-bra quesadillas ... (Click here to check out the rest of the Grub!)
Whether it's a high school don't-tell-the-parents-we're-going-to-UCSB run, a college heading-down-to-see-buddies run, or an I'm-driving-on-the-101-anywhere-near-Santa-Barbara run ... it's important to plan your adventure around Freebirds. In a nutshell, it's a 24 hour Mexican joint serving up giant burritos, piled high nachos, and our personal favorite, stuffed-with-more-junk-than-a-junior-high-training-bra quesadillas ... (Click here to check out the rest of the Grub!)
The Hat - Pasadena, CA
At the Hat it’s not just about Pastrami sandwiches… it’s about Pastrami Dip sandwiches. Think French Dip crossed with your classic Pastrami… and now try not to hyperventilate. It’s one of those life changing moments, where the wheels in your head start spinning… yes, I can see it now Bean and Cheese Burrito Dip… Pepperoni Pizza Dip… the possibilities are endless!... and they should be. Because we’re telling you… when you bite into that perfectly juicy French roll, with über-savory-fist-sized-pile-o-Pastrami, and a sneaky layer of pickles and mustard… please prepare for takeoff... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
At the Hat it’s not just about Pastrami sandwiches… it’s about Pastrami Dip sandwiches. Think French Dip crossed with your classic Pastrami… and now try not to hyperventilate. It’s one of those life changing moments, where the wheels in your head start spinning… yes, I can see it now Bean and Cheese Burrito Dip… Pepperoni Pizza Dip… the possibilities are endless!... and they should be. Because we’re telling you… when you bite into that perfectly juicy French roll, with über-savory-fist-sized-pile-o-Pastrami, and a sneaky layer of pickles and mustard… please prepare for takeoff... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
Holy Guacamole - Santa Monica, CA
"Right next to the cash register sits a giant jar of spicy, jalapeño-infused carrots. Don't ask me why... because I never liked carrots much as a lil' grub... but when you soak them in jalapeño juice until they turn into carrots-gone-wild, I'd trade the shoes on my feet for the opportunity to stuff them in my taco"... (Click here to check out the rest of the Grub!)
"Right next to the cash register sits a giant jar of spicy, jalapeño-infused carrots. Don't ask me why... because I never liked carrots much as a lil' grub... but when you soak them in jalapeño juice until they turn into carrots-gone-wild, I'd trade the shoes on my feet for the opportunity to stuff them in my taco"... (Click here to check out the rest of the Grub!)
Hodad's - San Diego, CA
It's pretty simple, really. A place with a sign "Under 99 billion Served" has to be pretty badass. We'll if you're lucky enough to see the sign (ace of base reference intended), you're at a magical place called Hodad's.... (Click here to continue grubbing!)
It's pretty simple, really. A place with a sign "Under 99 billion Served" has to be pretty badass. We'll if you're lucky enough to see the sign (ace of base reference intended), you're at a magical place called Hodad's.... (Click here to continue grubbing!)
Hot Doug's - Chicago, IL
The crispy, savory, the-gods-don’t-have-it-this-good, fries are just one of the many reasons to hit up Hot Doug’s. The others? Well I think someone else said it best… “There are no two finer words in the English language than, ‘encased meats,’ my friend.” And at Hot Doug’s they’re proving it to be an art form... (Click here to bring on the GRUB!)
The crispy, savory, the-gods-don’t-have-it-this-good, fries are just one of the many reasons to hit up Hot Doug’s. The others? Well I think someone else said it best… “There are no two finer words in the English language than, ‘encased meats,’ my friend.” And at Hot Doug’s they’re proving it to be an art form... (Click here to bring on the GRUB!)
Hot's Cantina - Northridge, CA
Normally I don't like to eat things bigger than a big rig tire, but in the case of Hot's Cantina's glorious nachos ... I'll happily make an exception. Pile them on oh lord-of-the-nachos, because I brought two of my buddies and we shall not be intimidated. Seriously, for like $15 you can't get a better deal-per-square-inch... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
Normally I don't like to eat things bigger than a big rig tire, but in the case of Hot's Cantina's glorious nachos ... I'll happily make an exception. Pile them on oh lord-of-the-nachos, because I brought two of my buddies and we shall not be intimidated. Seriously, for like $15 you can't get a better deal-per-square-inch... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
Italia Deli - Agoura Hills, CA
What makes Italia Deli the kind of place that... when it crosses your mind there's no turning back until you get that one-of-a-kind, willing-to-leave-your-own-family-for-it, steal-a-little-girl's-bicycle-if-your-not-close-enough-to-run-to-it?... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
What makes Italia Deli the kind of place that... when it crosses your mind there's no turning back until you get that one-of-a-kind, willing-to-leave-your-own-family-for-it, steal-a-little-girl's-bicycle-if-your-not-close-enough-to-run-to-it?... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
Jake's Roadhouse - Monrovia, CA
Americans love themselves some summer BBQ. And why shouldn't they? You've got the sun baking down on you from a rich blue sky ... little cousins hitting the slip-n-slide like it was the secret to happiness ... But most of all, you've got your pops sipping on a brew and grilling up a slab of ribs and a couple of hot links ... But man, if only your dad was Jake. Because the grill masters at Jake's Roadhouse are taking the steady BBQ tradition and bringing to the party a bunch of top-cut meats bathed in a healthy layer of savory-n-spicy BBQ sauce ... Continue the GRUB here!
Americans love themselves some summer BBQ. And why shouldn't they? You've got the sun baking down on you from a rich blue sky ... little cousins hitting the slip-n-slide like it was the secret to happiness ... But most of all, you've got your pops sipping on a brew and grilling up a slab of ribs and a couple of hot links ... But man, if only your dad was Jake. Because the grill masters at Jake's Roadhouse are taking the steady BBQ tradition and bringing to the party a bunch of top-cut meats bathed in a healthy layer of savory-n-spicy BBQ sauce ... Continue the GRUB here!
Jeff's Gourmet - West Los Angeles, CA
I can finally say, without reserve or apprehension, Jeff's is the greatest gourmet kosher sausage factory this side of the Mississippi. All joking aside, this place dishes out some seriously tasty grub...(Click here to continue grubbing!)
I can finally say, without reserve or apprehension, Jeff's is the greatest gourmet kosher sausage factory this side of the Mississippi. All joking aside, this place dishes out some seriously tasty grub...(Click here to continue grubbing!)
Lucky Boy - Pasadena, CA
I have one simple theory when it comes to great food .... if the place looks like a shack, and it has a line out the door, it must have some seriously Good Grub. With Lucky Boy, the theory... well... she lives!... (Click here to continue grubbing!)
I have one simple theory when it comes to great food .... if the place looks like a shack, and it has a line out the door, it must have some seriously Good Grub. With Lucky Boy, the theory... well... she lives!... (Click here to continue grubbing!)
The Oinkster - Eagle Rock, CA
We were torn between the BBQ pulled pork (I mean, come on, the place is called the OINKster) and the Oinkster Pastrami. The original Grub-suggestion raved about the pastrami, so we went for it... plus the Gruyere cheese, caramelized onions, and red cabbage slaw didn't hurt its chances... Check out all the GRUB here!
We were torn between the BBQ pulled pork (I mean, come on, the place is called the OINKster) and the Oinkster Pastrami. The original Grub-suggestion raved about the pastrami, so we went for it... plus the Gruyere cheese, caramelized onions, and red cabbage slaw didn't hurt its chances... Check out all the GRUB here!
Ojeda's - Dallas, TX
Now I've never had a soft rolled taco before... but then again, there was a time in my life when I'd never had bacon wrapped scallops. When I told people I had just hit up an amazing Tex-Mex place, I got a couple of "Isn't that like Mexican food with a lot of cheese?"... To which I wondered... why are you not screaming this with wild excitement in your eyes?... And why have I not lived in Tex-Mex City my whole life?... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
Now I've never had a soft rolled taco before... but then again, there was a time in my life when I'd never had bacon wrapped scallops. When I told people I had just hit up an amazing Tex-Mex place, I got a couple of "Isn't that like Mexican food with a lot of cheese?"... To which I wondered... why are you not screaming this with wild excitement in your eyes?... And why have I not lived in Tex-Mex City my whole life?... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
Philippe's - Downtown Los Angeles, CA
First bite "Amazing." Second bite "Pure Joy." Third bite "Will You Marry me?" To eat Philippe's is to love Philippe's. The recipe is simple... Get some amazingly tender roast beef. Check. Slam it down onto a crispy french roll. Check. Dunk that french roll into some "Dip" - the greatest thing known to man. Check Mate.... And let the children sing... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
First bite "Amazing." Second bite "Pure Joy." Third bite "Will You Marry me?" To eat Philippe's is to love Philippe's. The recipe is simple... Get some amazingly tender roast beef. Check. Slam it down onto a crispy french roll. Check. Dunk that french roll into some "Dip" - the greatest thing known to man. Check Mate.... And let the children sing... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
Pie 'n Burger - Pasadena, CA
Sometimes we wish we were born in the 70's... Where you could ride your shiny new Schwinn down to the local Grub spot, grab a stool at the counter, and get a REAL burger. But then we'd have to grow a mustache... and long side-burns... and wear bell-bottoms... or skinny jeans.... (Click here to continue grubbing!)
Sometimes we wish we were born in the 70's... Where you could ride your shiny new Schwinn down to the local Grub spot, grab a stool at the counter, and get a REAL burger. But then we'd have to grow a mustache... and long side-burns... and wear bell-bottoms... or skinny jeans.... (Click here to continue grubbing!)
Parkside Cafe - Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa ... where the grass is always green ... the flower-power is always in full effect ... and where Parkside Cafe is serving up some hearty, healthy, home-cooked GRUB. Our Grub-brother-in-law Adam B. was our co-pilot in this journey to delicious-town, letting us know that if it's breakfast you're hankering for in Santa Rosa, then this is the only place you need to know. From the flower planter outside, to the canvases lining the walls, this place just has a good earthy vibe. I felt like I was ready to go hiking ... or grow an organic garden ... or chow down on some mouth-watering Grub ... Continue the GRUB here!
Santa Rosa ... where the grass is always green ... the flower-power is always in full effect ... and where Parkside Cafe is serving up some hearty, healthy, home-cooked GRUB. Our Grub-brother-in-law Adam B. was our co-pilot in this journey to delicious-town, letting us know that if it's breakfast you're hankering for in Santa Rosa, then this is the only place you need to know. From the flower planter outside, to the canvases lining the walls, this place just has a good earthy vibe. I felt like I was ready to go hiking ... or grow an organic garden ... or chow down on some mouth-watering Grub ... Continue the GRUB here!
Pita Kitchen - Sherman Oaks, CA
We traditionally go for the ultra-tender, super-flavorful beef shish kabob lafa wrap. What is a lafa wrap you ask? It's sort of like a cross between a pita sandwich and a burrito... it's like a genetics experiment gone terribly... right. What is a kabob you ask? ... Yeah, you can go home now. Whatever your filling, from falafel to kafta, just make sure you get it with the works. This means asking for extra tahini sauce, spicy peppers, and the classic neon purple, I-don't-care-what-they've-done-to-them-so-that-they-taste-this-good, turnips... (click here to continue Grubbing!)
We traditionally go for the ultra-tender, super-flavorful beef shish kabob lafa wrap. What is a lafa wrap you ask? It's sort of like a cross between a pita sandwich and a burrito... it's like a genetics experiment gone terribly... right. What is a kabob you ask? ... Yeah, you can go home now. Whatever your filling, from falafel to kafta, just make sure you get it with the works. This means asking for extra tahini sauce, spicy peppers, and the classic neon purple, I-don't-care-what-they've-done-to-them-so-that-they-taste-this-good, turnips... (click here to continue Grubbing!)
Pizano's Pizza - Chicago, IL
At Pizano's, they definitely have the art of Chicago pizza down cold... with that classic, rich, chunky-yet-smooth tomato-top-layer... the wrap-around, crispy, flakey, I-think-I've-just-figured-out-what-true-love-is, hand-tossed crust... and the best part... the ooey, gooey, cheesy, stuffed-like-a-thanksgiving-turkey, deep-dish filling with the Good Grub's personal favorite... spinach and mushroom battling it out in a pizza royal rumble.... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
At Pizano's, they definitely have the art of Chicago pizza down cold... with that classic, rich, chunky-yet-smooth tomato-top-layer... the wrap-around, crispy, flakey, I-think-I've-just-figured-out-what-true-love-is, hand-tossed crust... and the best part... the ooey, gooey, cheesy, stuffed-like-a-thanksgiving-turkey, deep-dish filling with the Good Grub's personal favorite... spinach and mushroom battling it out in a pizza royal rumble.... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
Red Arrow Diner - Manchester, NH
"We couldn't resist going for their Arrows Country Chicken smothered in grilled onions, mushrooms, and peppers. How good does that sound? Throw in the fact that the chicken is described on the menu as "tenderized deep fried" and you really can't say no... or hold back the giant tears that are bound to come streaming down your cheeks after your first bite..." (Click here to check out the rest of the Grub)
"We couldn't resist going for their Arrows Country Chicken smothered in grilled onions, mushrooms, and peppers. How good does that sound? Throw in the fact that the chicken is described on the menu as "tenderized deep fried" and you really can't say no... or hold back the giant tears that are bound to come streaming down your cheeks after your first bite..." (Click here to check out the rest of the Grub)
La Posta - San Diego, CA
The Good Grub has had its fare share of California burritos, but La Posta takes the crown... hands down. Simply put (or with more detail then you've ever wanted) in La Posta's California burrito, they kick it up a notch with some ridiculously flavorful-n-tender marinated carne asada, a heaping helping of freshly-made guacamole, tons of half-melted cheese (which we like better, because we all know there's a potent flavor-punch that fully-melted cheese just can't comprehend), and some of the best, simple, hot & crunchy french fries you'll ever find... inside or outside of a burrito... (Check out all the Grub here!)
The Good Grub has had its fare share of California burritos, but La Posta takes the crown... hands down. Simply put (or with more detail then you've ever wanted) in La Posta's California burrito, they kick it up a notch with some ridiculously flavorful-n-tender marinated carne asada, a heaping helping of freshly-made guacamole, tons of half-melted cheese (which we like better, because we all know there's a potent flavor-punch that fully-melted cheese just can't comprehend), and some of the best, simple, hot & crunchy french fries you'll ever find... inside or outside of a burrito... (Check out all the Grub here!)
Porto's Bakery - Glendale, CA
Three words ... 1) Stuffed, 2) Potato, 3) Ball. That's it ... this post is done. Do we really need to tell you more about these little morsels of joy? Well let's just say, pound-for-pound the potato ball is packing more deliciousness per square inch than anything else that would dare to step into the GRUB-ring. Take some fluffy mashed potatoes, wrap it around a core of seasoned ground beef, and if that wasn't enough, deep fry that sucker ... then you'll understand why my pants don't fit anymore. But pretty soon, you'll realize that I don't want them to fit if it means a life without Porto's ... Continue the GRUB here!
Three words ... 1) Stuffed, 2) Potato, 3) Ball. That's it ... this post is done. Do we really need to tell you more about these little morsels of joy? Well let's just say, pound-for-pound the potato ball is packing more deliciousness per square inch than anything else that would dare to step into the GRUB-ring. Take some fluffy mashed potatoes, wrap it around a core of seasoned ground beef, and if that wasn't enough, deep fry that sucker ... then you'll understand why my pants don't fit anymore. But pretty soon, you'll realize that I don't want them to fit if it means a life without Porto's ... Continue the GRUB here!
Salsa and Beer - Van Nuys, CA
They've got all your standard salsa varieties... but then throw in a smokey-chipotle-habanera salsa and follow it up with a creamy-forget-all-your-troubles-jalapeno creation. If the salsas weren't enough, they have the audacity of serving each basket of warm, homemade chips with the elixir of El Diablo himself... warm, cheesy, bean dip... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
They've got all your standard salsa varieties... but then throw in a smokey-chipotle-habanera salsa and follow it up with a creamy-forget-all-your-troubles-jalapeno creation. If the salsas weren't enough, they have the audacity of serving each basket of warm, homemade chips with the elixir of El Diablo himself... warm, cheesy, bean dip... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
Taco Station - Pasadena, CA
We went for a taco trio... Carne Asada topped with fresh-n-rich-n-cool guacamole, a little Frijoles Puecos... also known as beans, Mexican sausage, and cheese, and love, and sunshine... and one with Cochinita Pibil con Cebollas Curitdas ... also known as... what do I look like, a Grub translator!?... okay, it's marinated pork and pickled onions. And man oh man, these sweet little tacos were a flavor packed bonanza. Each one was like a little mini piece of art, perfectly crafted on fresh made corn tortillas ... (Click here to continue the GRUB!)
We went for a taco trio... Carne Asada topped with fresh-n-rich-n-cool guacamole, a little Frijoles Puecos... also known as beans, Mexican sausage, and cheese, and love, and sunshine... and one with Cochinita Pibil con Cebollas Curitdas ... also known as... what do I look like, a Grub translator!?... okay, it's marinated pork and pickled onions. And man oh man, these sweet little tacos were a flavor packed bonanza. Each one was like a little mini piece of art, perfectly crafted on fresh made corn tortillas ... (Click here to continue the GRUB!)
Tito's Tacos - Culver City, CA
"I love Tito's Tacos. You love Tito's too..." Never before has a greater truth ever been spoken. Well except for Coach Bombay's "Ducks fly together!" But seriously, Titos' Tacos is the kind of place where you instantly start to understand what crackheads go through... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
"I love Tito's Tacos. You love Tito's too..." Never before has a greater truth ever been spoken. Well except for Coach Bombay's "Ducks fly together!" But seriously, Titos' Tacos is the kind of place where you instantly start to understand what crackheads go through... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
TK Burgers - Huntington Beach, CA
What makes the TK so great? Well as it comes to most things in life … My anaconda don’t want none, unless you’ve got buns, hun. The brahs (yeah, we’re hip to the surfer groove) down at TK Burgers take heed to this simple virtue; that’s why they bring to the party a fluffy-but-not-chewy, crispy-but-not-dry, delicious-but-not … um… un-delicious? … burger bun to act as the ring leader of this flavor circus ... Continue the GRUB here!
What makes the TK so great? Well as it comes to most things in life … My anaconda don’t want none, unless you’ve got buns, hun. The brahs (yeah, we’re hip to the surfer groove) down at TK Burgers take heed to this simple virtue; that’s why they bring to the party a fluffy-but-not-chewy, crispy-but-not-dry, delicious-but-not … um… un-delicious? … burger bun to act as the ring leader of this flavor circus ... Continue the GRUB here!
The Veggie Grill - El Segundo, CA
The meat loving Good Grub went for the All-American Stack loaded with tender marinated "I-can't-believe-it's-not-steak" veggie-steak worthy of its own Fabio commercial, thick slices of pickles and tomatoes, thousand island, lettuce, and the cherry on top ... thick-n-crispy onion rings. With each bite-after-delicious-bite I heard the little voices inside my head... "The Snozberries taste like Snozberries!" And boy, let me tell you, the burger was light-yet-savory... rich-yet-enriching... mindblowing-yet-... mindblowing... Click here to check out the rest of the GRUB!
The meat loving Good Grub went for the All-American Stack loaded with tender marinated "I-can't-believe-it's-not-steak" veggie-steak worthy of its own Fabio commercial, thick slices of pickles and tomatoes, thousand island, lettuce, and the cherry on top ... thick-n-crispy onion rings. With each bite-after-delicious-bite I heard the little voices inside my head... "The Snozberries taste like Snozberries!" And boy, let me tell you, the burger was light-yet-savory... rich-yet-enriching... mindblowing-yet-... mindblowing... Click here to check out the rest of the GRUB!
Wurstküche - Downtown Los Angeles, CA
With Wurstküche, it's kind of like finding out that Santa does exist. The über modern, but somehow classic sausage / beer garden/ "our version of Happy Gilmore's happy place" Grub spot dishes out thick-cut Belgian fries, steins of German brew, and of course, mouth-watering sausage sandwiches. Be prepared my Good Grub compatriots, this is not your wimpy, "maybe-they-have-a-spicy-one" sausage place... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
With Wurstküche, it's kind of like finding out that Santa does exist. The über modern, but somehow classic sausage / beer garden/ "our version of Happy Gilmore's happy place" Grub spot dishes out thick-cut Belgian fries, steins of German brew, and of course, mouth-watering sausage sandwiches. Be prepared my Good Grub compatriots, this is not your wimpy, "maybe-they-have-a-spicy-one" sausage place... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Oakland, San Ramon, Berkeley
Chicago can officially take a hike. You've been outdone. There's no shame in that. You're pizza is good, but Zachary's is amazing. How do they do it? Is it because they're 100% employee owned? Is it because they sprinkle magic deliciousness into the sauce? I don't know, and more importantly, I don't care... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
Chicago can officially take a hike. You've been outdone. There's no shame in that. You're pizza is good, but Zachary's is amazing. How do they do it? Is it because they're 100% employee owned? Is it because they sprinkle magic deliciousness into the sauce? I don't know, and more importantly, I don't care... (Click here to continue Grubbing!)
