Executive Chef Evan Anderson and Head Brewer Jeff Lockhart present Cerberus: a casual dining restaurant with a host of beers on tap. Patrons can enjoy a meal inside, on the patio or in the beer garden.
Crave Real Burgers is serving up bold burger combinations like the Dim Sum Daffy, made with a ground duck patty and tempura ginger cream cheese, and the Nutty Professor, made with peanut butter, bacon and jalapeños. Every burger needs a shake, and here you can have fun flavors and some boozy options.
Euclid Hall borrowed drinking foods from around the world to complement its lengthy, idiosyncratic beer list. That’s why you’ll find pad Thai pig ears served alongside Bavarian schnitzel and Canadian poutine. Where the kitchen really shines, though, is sausages. From short-rib kielbasa to boudin noir, there’s something for every sip.
Jose and Luis Blanco, a father-son duo, test the limits of creativity when coming up with new ideas for their burgers, like their Nica Burger, made with Nicaraguan fried cheese, jalapeno cream sauce, a fried plantain patty and Nicaraguan coleslaw; or their Super 109 burger. It's an Angus beef patty with French fries, American cheese, fried mozzarella, Applewood smoked bacon, onion rings and a mac n' cheese patty covered with homemade guava sauce, served on a Brioche Bun. "Yes it's all in the burger. And YES it's bigger than your face," says Chef Blanco.
Kitchen Story, serving brunch and dinner, is a regional and cultural fusion of California's staple ingredients like avaocados and cilantro with Asian-inspired dishes like curry, fried rice, pork and pad thai.
Galaxy Taco is a cozy, colorful and casual Mexican food spot that proudly hand-grinds corn for their tortillas. Their menu features traditional fare like tacos, churros and tequila, all made with fresh ingredients.
Grab a truly great burger at this hip retro spot. Inspired by a favorite fast-food burger, owner Wes Rowe created The Hot Wes by stacking a magical combination of crisp onion rings and spicy pickled jalapeños on a six-ounce patty smothered in gooey queso.
Smoke Tree gets its name from the blend of oak and fruit hardwoods, plus a special seasoning, used to smoke their meats. They food is served in a rustic, friendly, Southern atmosphere, or you can order catering services. Pair the smoked meats with classic sides and a craft beer.
Get a taste of Vietnam at this chic, minimalist restaurant where they serve up pork, chicken, shrimp and tofu made with fresh vegetables and noodles.
At Burnt End, you'll be served dishes that contain locally sourced ingredients and meat from locally raised livestock. The cozy spot offers hickory-smoked barbeque to pair with classic sides made in-house.
On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, street food fanatic Susan Feniger hails the Elk Jalapeno Cheddar Bratwurst from Biker Jim. Sure it comes from a hot dog cart, but the bratwurst (cream cheese added by caulking gun) is entirely mouthwatering. Beyond elk, how about buffalo, wild boar, pheasant or yak?
A love of craft beer united a group of friends of various backgrounds: Korean, Chinese, Mexican and American, and encouraged them to open Common Theory, where patrons can select a beverage from their revolving drink menu, eat good food and enjoy a welcoming atmosphere.
The "world famous" burgers at Original Tommy's take a cue from the old-fashioned chili dog. Since 1946, Los Angelinos have been lining up for a bite of the classic chili that has been a favorite on the Double Chili Cheeseburger, Chili Cheese Fries, Chili Hot Dog, Chili tamale and more.
The wings at this food truck are far from standard fare. Owner Stefano Enjem has created customized toppings made to match the favor profiles of craft brews sold throughout the city. Michael Symon and Billy Gardell tucked into an order of Stefano’s Original Wings, laced with fresh onion and garlic, as well as the sleeper hit: Kickin’ Chicken Tater Tots. A heap of Tater Tots comes blanketed in three different kinds of cheese and a flurry of bacon, grilled chicken and fresh jalapeno.
The rules are simple at Barleymash: combine quality ingredients to make a good product. They've followed this method for their staple beer and bourbon options, and applied it to the restatuarant's atmosphere where community and entertainment meet to create a welcoming environment.
Make restaurant favorites at home with copycat recipes from FN Magazine.
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