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Bob's Big Boy
The red-checkered, pompadoured kid still woos hamburger-craving hordes at America's oldest remaining Big Boy's - his fiberglass form a refreshing reminder that some people in LA still eat. Inside, grab a burnt-orange booth for a double-decker combo, or, on weekend nights, enjoy carhop service in back.
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Cheebo
The exterior is reminiscent of an electric cheese doodle, but the heaping salads, organic pizzas, Cuban-style sandwiches and upbeat, if quirky, waitstaff are easier on the remaining senses. The heaping Cheebo chop salad is a favorite.
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Grill On The Alley
When they say 'Let's do lunch,' this is where they do it. Wood-paneled walls, framed portraits, see-and-be-seen booths and white-jacketed wait staff lend a Golden Age flair to the A-lister power scene. Succulent Kobe beef burgers, towering cobb salads and the 'orgasmic' John Dory are faves. Reservations recommended.
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Jody Maroni's Sausage Kingdom
It's the free samples that get you. Spicy hot Italian, chicken Andouille, Louisiana hot links: once you've had a taste of one of Jody's gourmet sausages, it's near impossible not to order the whole onions and peppers shebang. Serving 'em up on fresh-baked rolls since 1979, Jody's is the place to refuel after a long day of Ocean Front Walk gawking.
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Nate & Al's
An old-school, 'You want the pastrami?' deli, you'll feel like a local the moment you slide into a worn, rust-colored booth. Dapper seniors, chatty sisters, loud-mouthed stuntmen, even Larry King - everybody's stopped by at some point. Loxes, blintzes, omelets, briskets and knishes, served up since 1945.
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O-Bar
The seductive stylings of owner/designers Thomas Schoos and Michael Berman - stone fireplaces, rippling fountains, flickering votives, elegant cabanas - entice passersby, but it's the exquisitely prepared dishes - Ironman steak salad, mahi mahi picatta - that close the deal. Pastry chef Meadow Lyn Ramsey's decadent desserts will ensure a second date.
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Pete's Café & Bar
Sparkling lights, glittering mirrors and towering mahogany walls project Victorian airs, but Norm-and-Cliff friendliness make this upbeat watering hole a mecca for chatty locals, post-work tipplers and those wanting a pre-show bite. The menu spotlights salads, pastas and American standards. And check yourself out, girlfriend - the downstairs bathrooms have way-flattering mirrors.
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Skooby's
Hot dogs are king at this pocket-sized paean to America's favorite guilty pleasure. Grab a seat at the Walk-of-Fame-adjacent counter and order a 7-inch dog with Guinness chili, grilled onions and peppers, or keep it easy-squeezy with a squirt of spicy mustard. Fries and dipping sauce are scrumptious. Cash only.
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The Counter
Grab a clipboard and mini-pencil, it's burger-building time at this bright and cheery corner hotspot that's best avoided by the indecisive. From the four meat choices to the 10 cheeses, 27 toppings (avocado, pepperocini and fried egg!) and 17 sauces, it's all up to you. Tasty fries are great for sharing.
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The Village Idiot
Delish comfort food, upbeat staff and a welcoming vibe draw the smart crowd to the soaring wood-and-brick walls of the newest eatery on Melrose. Although the busy wait staff can be stretched a bit thin, idiots and gastronomes alike don't seem to mind after biting into juicy burgers and fluffy fish and chips, the latter some of the best in town.
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The exquisite, almost too-pretty-to-eat salads are the must-try dishes at Wolfgang Puck's stylish new addition to the Hollywood & Highland complex. While you wait for your leafy lunch, sip on a signature Bellini (prosecco and green apple juice) and watch the continuous parade of passersby - the adjoining exterior walkway provides an awesome view of the Hollywood sign.
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