Traveling Diner

Through the passion of others, great ideas are created.

I am an avid diner. I love going to restaurants, gastro pubs/taverns, small eateries, local cafes, and fine dining establishments, as well as all the in between and above. These places have a story to tell with each experience, even the large chain, to the masses, may have its hidden treasure. In this section I’ve listed all the places my palate has traveled. Along the way I’ve found unlikely interests and probably some unfortunate ailments as well.

Please comment with establishments you’ve enjoyed or would like me to experience and I will gladly take them into consideration.

-Kimberly

Unrivaledkitch

Dining Guide

Los Angeles Eats

Hollywood

• Red O  by Chef Rick Bayless (Fine Mexican)
• The Bazaar by Chef Jose Andres(Spanish, Latin, European)
• Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles (Southern/Soul)
• Marix (Tex-Mex)
• Animal (Global Modern American)
• Hooters (Happy Hour/ American)
• Boho (Cocktails/ Gastro Pub)
• Asia De Cuba ( Asian and Cuban/Latin Fusion)
• The Griddle Cafe (breakfast and lunch American)
• Nobu LA (Sushi and Japanese/ Peruvian fusion Cuisine)

Burbank

• Chadaka Thai  (Thai)
• Tony’s Darts Away (Gastro pub)
• Hook Burger (burgers)

Pasadena

• Robins BBQ (southern bbq)
• Lunasia (Dim Sum)

Santa Monica

• Real Food Daily (vegan/vegetarian)

Eagle Rock

• Ernie Jr’s (Mexican)

Downtown

• Ocean Seafood (Chinese/ Dim sum)
• Mitsura Café (Japanese)
• Mikawaya (Japanese sweets)
• Ceildo Lindo (Mexican)
• La Luz del Dia(Mexican)
• The Gorbals by Chef Ilan Hall (Global modern American)
• Sakura Noodle (ramen and other Japanese noodles)
• Aburiya Toranoko by Chef Seiji Nakano (Japanese restaurant and Sushi Bar)

West Los Angeles

• Picca By Chef Ricardo Zarate (Peruvian Small Plates)

East Los Angeles

• El Gallo Bakery (Mexican Bakery)

Beverly Hills

• Matsuhisa by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa ( Sushi and Japanese/ Peruvian fusion Cuisine)
• Fogo de Chão (Brazilian Steak House Churrascaria)

Brentwood

• Caffe Luxxe (coffee and artisan espresso)

Valley

• Nothing Bundt Cakes (Bakery)
• Pho So 1 (Vietnamese)
• Fresh Korean BBQ (Korean)
• Boneyard Bistro (Gastro pub and BBQ)
• Blue Dog Tavern (Gastro Pub)
• Sweet Butter (Café)
• El Torito Grill (Mexican/Happy hour)
• Cheesecake Factory (American/ Happy hour)
• The Local Peasant (Gastro pub Cocktails)
• Pho 999 (Vietnamese)
• Black Market Liquor Bar by Chef Antonia Lofaso (Modern American with Italian influences / Bar)
• Hugo’s (Cafe/American Vegan and Vegetarian Options)
• Sol Y Luna (Mexican)
• Chez Nous (French Bistro)
• Priscilla’s (Coffee and Cafe)
• Follow Your Heart (Vegan and Vegetarian grocery/ dining)
• Raphael by Chef Adam ( Modern American small plates)
• Summer Canteen (Thai and Asian Fusion)
• Original Thai BBQ (Thai)
• Izakaya Sushi Ran (Japanese Sushi and Izakaya)
• Lala’s Argentinian Grill (Argentinian food)
• Republic of Pie (cafe and pie shop)

Victorville

• Johnny Carinos (American Italian)

Ventura County

• • Natures Grill (Vegetarian/vegan with meat options)
  • Anacapa Brewery (beer/ cocktails)

• • Savory (bakery/cafe)

• • The Grill on The Alley (Modern American Bistro)

• • Umami Burger Thousand Oaks (American Burger Bar)

• • Golden China (Chinese)

• • Himalaya (Indian, Tibetan, and Nepalese)

• • Cafe Nouveau ( California style Cafe)

• • Spencer Makenzie’s Fish Company (Seafood )

Santa Barbara, CA

• Silvergreen (Cafe/sandwich salads)
• Iv Drip  (coffee shop / bakery)
• Lane Farms (pumpkin patch/ farm)
• La Super Rica (Mexican taqueria)
• Hollister Brewing Company (Brewery)
• Jeannine’s (American, cafe and bakery)
• Kunin Wine (wine tasting)
• Santa Barbara Seafood Company (seafood)
• The Hungry Cat (Seafood/ American Bistro)
• Los Agaves (Mexican)

Mammoth Lakes, CA

• • Angels (BBQ/ American)
  • Roberto’s (Mexican)

• • Shogun (Japanese)

• • Giovanni’s (Pizza)

• • Mammoth Brewing Company (Beer Distribution)

• The Stove (American Country Cafe)

Bishop, CA

• Mohogany Smoked Meats (Specialty food store)
• Eric Schat’s Bakery (Bakery)
• Village Cafe (American Country Cafe)

Big Pine, CA

• Coppertop BBQ (BBQ)

Lake Tahoe, CA/NV

• Bert’s Cafe (cafe/diner/ American)

Las Vegas, NV

• CARNEVINO (Italian Steak House) by Chef Mario Batali and Executive Chef Zach Allen
• Chateau Night Club (Bar/night club)
• Max Brenner (Sweets and Modern American)
• Il Fornaio (Italian)
• Va Bene Caffe (Italian cafe)
• Estiatorio Milos (Greek)
• Bond (Bar)
• Vosges Haut-Chocolat (Chocolate and Candy store)
• Jean Philippe Patisserie ( French bakery)

Laughlin, NV

• Harlows in the Golden Nugget (American Diner)
• Fresh Market Fair Buffet at Harrahs (Global Buffet)
• Riverview Restaurant at Riverside (American Diner)
• Boarding House at Pioneer (Steak House)

Chicago, IL

• Austrian Bakery Österreichische (bakery, sandwich shop)
• Lou Malnatis (Deep Dish Chicago Style Pizza)
• Frontera Grill (Fine Mexican) by Rick Bayless and Richard James, Chef Enrique Gomez, Sous Chef
• Hemas Kitchen (Indian)
• Lincoln Station (Pub/ American)
• Girl and the Goat by Chef Stephanie Izard (Global modern American)
• The Bourgeois Pig (café and sandwich shop)
• The Purple Pig by Chefs Scott Harris, Tony Mantuano, Jimmy Bannos, and Jimmy Bannos Jr. (Modern European)
• Ravens (Bar)
• Sprout by Chef Dale Levitsk and Sous Chef Sara Nguyen (global modern American)
• The Dog Joint (American)
• Churro Factory (bakery)
• Harry Caray Tavern (American/ pub)
• The Gage by Executive Chef, Dirk Flanigan (Modern American)
• Buddie Guy’s (bar and blues club)
• Ditkas (Steak house)
• Signature Bar (bar)

Seattle, WA

• 520 bar and grill (pub/American)
• Uwajimaya (market)
• Chutneys (Indian)
• Vovito (Bar and Gelato)
• Amazon Grill (Peruvian / Latin American)
• Athina Grill (Greek)
• Pikes Place (market)
• Macrina (café and bakery)
• Vital Tea Leaf (tea store)
• Toulouse Petit (Louisiana inspired southern)
• Pie (bakery)
• Obasan (Japanese)
• Caffe Lardo (Café)
• Metropolitan market (market)