The Deserts
This kitchen uses traditional recipes and cooking methods in preparing its Indian and Nepali. Good choices include anything prepared in the tandoor oven…
Must-see restaurants in Southern California
San Diego
A daily market menu (subject to change depending on the catch) of sushi and smoked fish, chowder, and specialties like dungeness crab and chipotle-rubbed…
Huntington Beach
Get your organic, health-conscious groceries here. A deli and take-out cafe caters to all diets (eg vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, nondairy). Juice bar…
San Diego
Hillcrest location, a dozen-plus flavors of famously decadent cupcakes (from $4), wi-fi, a full bar and cafe selling wings, salads and mac 'n' cheese…
The Deserts
This newish cafe is the only place in dusty Nipton to get food. The fare is predictably simple, from scrambled eggs, pancakes and burritos for breakfast…
The Deserts
Grab a turquoise swiveling stool at the counter or squeeze into a booth at this family-friendly diner that makes creative wraps (Thai, BBQ, Caesar) along…
Death Valley National Park
Overlooking the golf course and the Panamint Range, this laid-back place has table and counter seating and a short menu featuring dogs, burgers and salads…
Downtown Los Angeles & Boyle Heights
As funky and flavorful as Chinatown gets, this broke-down deli is deadly serious about its whole, quartered Peking duck and tangy spareribs, which are…
San Diego
Exotic spices and fragrant cooking make this white-tablecloth Persian–Middle Eastern a favorite for giant kebabs and salads that zing with flavor. Come…
San Diego
Counter-service shop famous since 1940 for its taquitos, mordiditas (tiny taquitos), tamales and excellent breakfast burritos. Eat on plastic plate in a…
San Diego
Enjoy a quick, spicy noodle bowl or a simple cup of green tea at the umbrella-shaded tables beside the peaceful Japanese Friendship Garden.
The Deserts
Step inside this jovial sports bar for burgers, flatbread pizzas, Irish nachos (made with fries) and craft beers on tap.
San Diego
In this handsome former bank (c 1913), try mahimahi plates, huevos rancheros or anything with the righteous Mexican rice. A patio bar stays open until…
San Diego
Adjacent to the Belly Up venue, come here for preshow upscale pub fare, like filet mignon sliders and Dijon-herb crusted salmon.
Joshua Tree Certified Farmers Market
Joshua Tree National Park
On Saturday mornings locals gather for gossip and freshly picked produce from local farmers in a parking lot next to Joshua Tree Health Foods, just west…
San Diego
For picnics and takeout, stop by this market near the ferry for fantastic, (mostly) healthy sandwiches and an extensive assortment of salads and organic…
San Diego
Fork into famously homemade cinnamon-bread French toast and berry pancakes, or spice it up with eggy Latino dishes like chilaquiles and rancheros verde.
Santa Ynez Valley
Share (they're big) a Danish butter ring or keep a fruit-filled pastry or apple strudel all to yourself. It makes for a great breakfast or afternoon treat…
The Deserts
This locally adored cafe serves breakfast anytime along with American and Mexican classics, from burgers to burritos. Friendly and swift service to boot.
San Diego
For oysters, clams, mussels, seabass, swordfish and other morsels of the sea. Plus try more than 150 vodkas at the bar (though not all at once!).
Los Angeles
Right on Green Pier is this classic waterside snack bar for burgers (including buffalo burgers), burritos, fish and chips and funnel cakes.
Downtown Los Angeles & Boyle Heights
Just off Mariachi Plaza, this upbeat, pocket-sized taco peddler is a hit for its al pastor and cinnamon-spiked chorizo tacos.
Malibu & Pacific Palisades
Stock up on natural and organic groceries, prepared and packaged foods and delectable baked goods from muffins to macarons.
San Diego
Hand-rolled waffle cones and homemade ice cream, sherbet and fro-yo mixed with fruits, nuts and candy are a cool treat.
San Diego
A classic low-key Mexican joint serving the works: fish tacos, ceviche, burritos, quesadillas, tostadas and more.
La Jolla
Burger chain serving cage-free chicken and grass-fed beef, local produce, plus fries and shakes.
Old Capistrano Certified Farmers Market
Coastal Orange County
Sample local fruits, veggies and specialty foods at downtown’s weekly farmers market.
Huntington Beach
Just north of downtown, this 100% vegetarian and vegan pan-Asian joint has a huge and varied menu, including mock-meat delights like pho noodle soup and…
Malibu & Pacific Palisades
There's nothing fancy about this throwback to a simpler time in the heart of Topanga Village, but the store sells pretty much all the necessities: craft…
