Long Beach Restaurant: Joe Jost's

Joe's Jost's in Long Beach is a family-friendly pool hall and one of the oldest bars on the west coast. The walls of this local landmark are lined with historical Long Beach memorabilia and photos. Speaking of food, their pretzels, peanuts, and signature pickled eggs provide a salty snack while drinking beer from a frosted schooner. Joe's Special sandwich makes this a great destination for your hungry friends.

Pickled Eggs ($1.25 per egg)
Joe's specially prepared pickled eggs are served on a mound of pretzels with chili peppers.

Joe's Special ($3.05)
A Polish Sausage made from our family’s own blend of spices, slice of Swiss cheese and pickle, mustard on rye bread.

Manhattan Beach Restaurant - North End Caffe

North End Caffe is a popular casual spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a close-up view of the famous Manhattan Beach coast. They serve up generous portions with high quality and diverse ingredients. The seating is tight but that doesn't stop visitors from piling in. Their appearance on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Drive is what brings a ton of people here and leads to what most people order.

Kahlua Pig Monte Cristo Egg Rolls ($10.00)

Fettuccine Carbonara ($17.00)

San Diego Sandwich - Boudin Bakery Cafe

Boudin sourdough bread is an icon of San Francisco and is found in restaurants all over Northern California. For some reason, two Boudin Bakery Cafes have made it way down to San Diego. It can't be easy to be famous for bread, but Boudin's tangy flavor has been impressing for over 150 years. At their Bakery Cafe you can buy freshly baked varieties or have them make you a sandwich on their original product. Here is a favorite.

Turkey Cranberry ($7.49)
Cranberry sauce, red onion, lettuce, mayo, sliced sourdough. With mixed greens.

San Diego Sandwich - Stone Oven

Stone Oven is a frequent find in many LA and SD mall food courts. Here you will get the speedy service of a food court but the quality ingredients of a sit-down restaurant lunch. Their large stone oven occupies the majority of the space, and this allows them to make their signature gourmet foccaccia sandwiches. Shoppers moonlighting as sandwich afficionados are guaranteed to stop by for this variation of a classic concept, and the choice of free sides amounts to a filling plate for anyone.

 BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich ($7.95)
BBQ Beef Brisket, Cheddar Cheese, Chipotle Mayo, Onion Crisps & Avocadoes. With Basil Pasta Salad.

San Diego Burger - Elevation Burger

Elevation Burger is named for ingredients including grass-fed free-range beef and real cheddar cheese that rise above the standard of other burger restaurants. Their namesake burger has two patties, but you can stack them sky-high with a Vertigo Burger (up to ten). When going for an Elevation Burger the price is considerably lower during their daily happy hour from 2pm to 4pm.

Elevation Burger ($5.79 or $3.99 during Happy Hour)
With "Original" Toppings: Elevation sauce, pickles, lettuce, and tomato

San Diego Burger - Eureka! Burger

I found it! A burger topped with unique ingredients located in San Diego is always a must-try for me. Eureka!Burger is a burger-and-brew restaurant chain across California. This 21+ setting has sophisticated menu choices that are popular with drinkers and eaters alike. We both know that an order of craft beer followed by a gourmet burger is going to be what your friends are looking for. Gastropubs like this are often known for interesting appetizers so I included Eureka!'s most popular pre-meal decision as well.

Lollipop Corn Dogs ($7.50)
All-natural polish sausage hand-breaded in a sweet cornbatter served with a spicy porter mustard sauce, ketchup and a cheddar I.P.A. sauce.

Fig Marmalade Burger ($11.25)
Homemade fig marmalade, melted goat cheese, crispy bacon, garnished with minced tomato, onion and arugula dolloped in a spicy porter mustard.

San Diego Pizza - Regents Pizza

Regents Pizzeria can be found on many lists of the best pizza joints in San Diego and is very popular among UCSD students who can cross a street to get there. I'm not entirely sure what makes a pizza extra delicious, but this place has an uncommon menu feature that stands out. You can order Chicago style pizza by the slice here. Chicago style means thick stuffed-crust pizza with two layers of dough, extra cheese, and sauce on top. The Chicago Popeye is what they will recommend.

Chicago Popeye
With Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, Ricotta, and Parmesan.

Burbank Restaurant - Chili John's

Chili on spaghetti? Works for me. Chili John's has been serving Texas chili in Burbank since 1946, making it the city's oldest restaurant. Their chili recipe has made the place a favorite among locals and a landmark of the West Coast. The horseshoe-shaped counter allows the servers to chat with all of the customers at once. Beef, chicken, or vegetarian chili is served on a long list of menu items. Spiciness of the chili is also a choice. If you enjoy any spicy food, you can handle hot. A popular way to end the meal is with their diner-style icebox lemon pie.

Original Beef Chili ($7.85)
Regular bowl with spaghetti and beans

 Lemon Pie ($3.70)

Burbank Sandwich - Handy Market

Any market nicknamed "The Tri Tip Store" is bound to have a sandwich that I need to try(-tip). Every Saturday, Handy Market sells barbequed meats from grills in their parking lot. You can then go inside the market for a drink and the deli counter for a number of side dishes. Long lines during lunch hours indicate the reputation of this weekly event. A reputable food phenomenon is going to attract the local community and all of your friends. Get out there next Saturday so you know what they're talking about! 

Tri-Tip Sandwich ($6.99)
With BBQ sauce on a hoagie roll

Hollywood Hot Dog - Carney's

When I see a train car propped up on the side of the road, I have an overwhelming desire to eat chili there. Luckily the train in West Hollywood is home to Carney's Restaurant. Chili burgers, chili fries, and chili dogs are served by a line of speedy food artists. Often hailed as the best hot dog in Los Angeles, the Carney's Dog is the menu favorite. A necessary destination for all those who have visited Pink's.

Carney's Dog ($3.55)
With Chili, Mustard, Tomato, and Onions.

There is also a location in Studio City.