by: Jeffrey Merrihue
Jeffrey Merrihue has traveled the world in search of the best Fine Dining and Cheap Eats. Below please find his picks for his hometown of Los Angeles.
Jeff’s LA List
Jeff’s Oahu, Hawaii List
Xtremefoodies
TRUSTED FRIEND’S LIST
Fine Dining
Atelier Crenn
Cotogna (More satisfying than Quince next door)
Manresa (Los Gatos)
Maum (Palo Alto)
Single Thread (Sonoma) – Personal Favorite
Saison
Heritage
Boulevard – Personal Favorite
Boudin Bakery (Soup in a sourdough bowl)
Tadich Grill (sand dabs)
Tartine Bakery (Morning bun)
Zuni Cafe (Roast Chicken)
Seafood
Anchor Oyster Bar (Cioppino) – Personal Favorite
Swan Oyster Bar
Hog Island Oysters
Pizza
Del Popolo
Little Star (Brass Monkey) – Personal Favorite
Tony’s (to compare regional styles)
Asian
Koi Palace – Personal Favorite
Mission Chinese
San Tung (Famous fried chicken wings)
Sushi Yoshizuma
Thanh Long (Crab and garlic noodles)
Yank Sing (Dim Sum trolleys)
Mexican
Taqueria (Tacos) – Personal Favorite
El Farolito (Mission burritos)
Dessert
Bi-rite Creamery (Salt caramel ice cream)