This summer, I ate at 101 classic LA restaurants and documented it all

This summer I embarked on a quest to eat at 101 legendary LA restaurants. I started in late May by eating at Bill’s Burgers in Van Nuys, and finished in September eating at the Dal Rae. Yes, I really did eat at all of these places over the course of a single summer. It’s based on my [Map of 1000 Old LA Eateries](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1nq6T3rt6rBTGnae6?g_st=ic), which I’ve posted about here before. I wrote a [short essay](https://open.substack.com/pub/chilisized/p/the-summer-i-ate-los-angeles?r=2bzxl3&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web) about my thoughts and observations. If you’re interested, give it a read and let me know what you think! And if you’re not familiar with it already, check out my map!

Also, I’m going to be posting reviews of each place to my [Instagram page](https://instagram.com/dinertheory?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng%3D%3D&utm_source=qr), and [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@dinertheory?_t=8gfp7cOccBS&_r=1), both @DinerTheory, so if you’re interested in my thoughts on any or all of the spots I visited, give it a follow! Oh, and if you happen to know of a venue where I could potentially share my writings more widely, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks everyone!

For reference, here’s a list of all the places I went to:

– Bill’s Burgers
– Brent’s Deli
– Bob’s Big Boy
– Monte Carlo Deli/Pinocchio Restaurant
– Cupid’s Hot Dogs
– Chili John’s
– Barone’s
– Casa Vega
– The Smoke House
– Wat Thai Food Court
– The Hat
– Donut Man
– Mandarin Deli/Mandarin Noodle House
– Golden Deli
– Original Pantry Cafe
– Grand Central Market
– Fugetsu-do
– Eastside Italian Deli
– Cole’s
– Philippe the Original
– Phoenix Bakery
– Cielito Lindo
– Paul’s Kitchen
– Sushi Gen
– Yang Chow
– Nick’s Cafe
– Formosa Cafe
– Musso & Frank Grill
– Falafel Arax
– Mashti Malone’s
– Yamashiro
– Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles
– Frolic Room
– Dan Tana’s
– Sapp Coffee Shop
– Pie N Burger
– Dinah’s Fried Chicken
– Damon’s
– Lucky Boy
– Mini Kabob
– Fair Oaks Pharmacy
– Porto’s
– Canter’s
– Original Farmer’s Market
– Norm’s
– Pink’s Hot Dogs
– El Coyote
– Tom Bergin’s
– Rosalind’s
– Lawry’s Prime Rib
– Fountain Coffee Room
– La Scala
– Matsuhisa
– International Food Court @ Koreatown Plaza
– El Cholo
– Tommy’s
– Guelaguetza
– The Prince
– Bacon-wrapped street dogs
– Langer’s
– Taylor’s Steakhouse
– Soot Bull Jeep
– The Dragon
– Papa Cristo’s
– Tiki Ti
– Tam O’Shanter
– Dodger Dogs
– Yuca’s
– Red Lion Tavern
– Taix
– The Dresden
– Randy’s Donuts
– Pann’s
– Bill’s Taco House
– 27th Street Bakery
– Mama’s Chicken
– Hawkins’ House of Burgers
– Otomisan
– Al & Bea’s
– El Tepeyac Cafe
– Mariscos Jalisco
– Eagle Rock Italian Bakery & Deli
– La Azteca Tortilleria
– Carnitas El Momo
– Casa Bianca Pizza Pie
– La Mascota Bakery
– Los Cinco Puntos
– Dal Rae
– Bay Cities Italian Deli
– Attari Sandwich Shop
– The Apple Pan
– Tito’s Tacos
– Johnnie’s Pastrami
– Chez Jay
– The Bigg Chill
– Neptune’s Net
– Sakae Sushi
– Chowder Barge
– Gardena Bowl
– Joe Jost’s
– Jongewaard’s Bake N Broil

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