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California

Chicken Market Los Angeles

Los Angeles Chicken Wings Worth Seeking

Just about any sports bar in the city has serviceable chicken wings on the menu, but why settle for passable when Los Angeles has so many inspired, globally diverse versions to choose from? Learn...
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Burger Los Angeles

Los Angeles Burgers Worth Seeking

Los Angeles has been a burger town for decades. Local chains like Original Tommy’s (1946), Fatburger (1947) and In-N-Out (1948) have captured millions of imaginations. Patrick McDonald originally debuted The Airdrome on Route 66...
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Meatballs Los Angeles

Los Angeles Meatballs Worth Seeking

Meatballs are not limited to Italian restaurants. Far from it. The world has embraced ground meat orbs for generations, whether they’re grilled, baked, braised or bobbing in soup. The beef, pork and veal trinity...
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Hot Chocolate Los Angeles

Los Angeles Hot Chocolate Worth Seeking

Los Angeles is rarely frigid, but when days are short and the occasional chill hits, a steaming hot chocolate mug sure is soothing. You just need to know where to look. Be ready with...
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Theme Park San Diego

San Diego Coffee + Tea Worth Seeking

Remember when specialty coffee was a novelty in San Diego? I do. Zumbar Coffee & Tea (founded in 2003), Bird Rock Roasters (which opened their first cafe in 2006), Coffee & Tea Collective (2012)...
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Marina San Diego

San Diego Food Worth Seeking

I’ve always enjoyed visiting San Diego. It’s an easy drive from Los Angeles, more laid back, and traffic provides much less resistance. Crosstown drives aren’t as daunting, so even if I’m staying north of...
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