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1. Tesquella's Fish & Oyster Bar

Seafood lovers wont be disappointed with the simplistic but delicious offerings of Tesquellas. Belly up for some of the best oysters youre ever going to eat just make sure you have something to wash down the horseradish.

2. Eye on: gourmet food trucks

By Rachel Levin, Special to Metromix - July 7, 2008

Kitchens-on-the-go bring on the grub

3. Philippe The Original

You won't find any double-dipping at this sandwich joint. This Downtown L.A. institution a block from Union Station claims to be the inventor of the French dip. No pretension here the floors are covered with sawdust, the seating is on picnic tables and pictures of trains and baseball memorabilia...

4. Addi's Tandoor

Addi's Tandoor, named for owner and Goan native, Addi Decosta, boasts its spicy, home-cooked Goan cuisine, which even restaurants in India don't offer. The exquisitely spiced curry dishes and signature vindaloos, although not for the weak, are what keep this place packed with the locals. And for...

5. RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen

The creators of The Cheesecake Factory have introduced a new concept in L.A.: the pan-Asian, stuff-your-face emporium of culinary wonder. This will be the flagship of a new chain, and as such, don't expect the unexpected (unless pad Thai is a totally foreign concept to you). On the other hand, a...

6. K-Zo

Chef Keizo Ishiba boasts training in both Japanese and French cuisine, as well as a stint as head sushi chef at Sushi Roku. He brings all that to bear in his eponymouswe appreciate the kindergarten-level phonetic translationrestaurant with an ambitious menu of high-quality sushi and small-plate...

7. Jinpachi

Experience delectable sushi at a hidden dining destination in West Hollywood. Jinpachi restaurant is tucked away off of Santa Monica Boulevard. The eatery's chef was trained at sushi great Nishimura, and the skill shows. Attention is paid to every slice and the angle of every cut. The hot items are...

8. Chocolate dim sum at the Peninsula

A sweet twist on a Chinese classic

9. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

The options at The Coffee Bean Tea Leaf are pretty darn addictive—from exotic coffee blends and Swedish Berry iced tea to Ice Blended mochas and low-fat pastries that are actually good. What sets them apart from that coffee chain on the other corner is that they offer a large assortment of teas,...

10. Villa Sorriso

The newly relocated Villa Sorriso is now in Pasadena's Old Town area, so enjoying its authentic Italian dishes is an even more quaint experience. The second floor's Zebra Lounge caters to VIPs, which you might be able to become if you can talk your way past the velvet rope.

11. Jose Bernstein

Sometimes you just feel like a big, fat burittoeating one, that is. When that craving hits, head over to Jose Bernstein, where you won't have to shell out a lot of cash to grab some satisfyingly good, although hardly authentic, Mexican food. Not in the mood for a burrito? Opt for a burger and...

12. Pine Tree Korean BBQ Restaurant

Patrons grill their own meat at this popular Northridge Korean eatery. But don't wear your best shirt. Thedining room is always sweltering with steam,meaning you and your clotheswill undoubtedly go home smelling of shortribs, grilled shrimp, and strip steak.

13. Water Grill's Sunday clam bake

Nothing says summer like a good old fashioned fry up

14. Desert Rose

The big menu here has all the basics: chicken, pasta, big ol' salads. That and the big patio should make Desert Rose instantly popular given its Hillhurst, aka Brunchville, location. Plus, there's a full bar.

15. Agua Verde

Agua Verde conjures a seaside caf in coastal Mexico, with all manner of seafood and cervezas. The sea breeze from nearby Long Beach Harbor helps too. Their most popular dish is the Siete Mares (Seven Seas), a combination plate of delicacies from the ocean prepared with Mexican spices and sides.

16. Border Grill truck

The Hot Tamales hit the street

17. Gordon Biersch

Although it serves lunch and dinner, the attraction at national chain Gordon Biersch is the beers, particularly the seasonal list, microbrewed according to the rules of the 500-year-old German purity law, Reinheitsgebot. The drink menu features martinis, margaritas and wine, as well.

18. Cacao Coffee House

Late night Tiki-themed coffee house for those who want a little whacked-out island vibe with their cafe au lait. This laid-back cafe is popular with bloggers for its free wi-fi and gamers (those of the board game variety - not the Dungeons Dragons kind, don't worry.)