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Antonia Lofaso (bio)

   (15 restaurants - Include Closed)    
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Rating Yelp! rating descending order		 Restaurant Notes
Russ & DaughtersSee Russ & Daughters Video ($$)
(2836 ratings)

179 E Houston St Map It!
New York, NY 10002
(212) 475-4880
www.russanddaughters.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Extra Crispy"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sliced"
  • Potato Latkes
    order of 3; served w/ a choice of apple sauce & sour cream or w/ salmon roe & creme fraiche
  • Gaspe Nova (Smoked Salmon)
    super thinly sliced; get on toasted everything bagel w/ cream cheese; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
2836 ratings		 est. 1914; family-run appetizing shop offering smoked fish, baked goods & Jewish specialty foods
Saigon Social
(220 ratings)

172 Orchard St Map It!
New York, NY 10002
(646) 609-3202
www.saigonsocialnyc.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Toasting the Classics"
  • Spicy Chicken Sandwich
    marinated chicken thigh, beer battered & fried, brioche bun, lime leaf aioli, carrot slaw, jalapeno, red cabbage & cilantro, served w/ tater tots; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
220 ratings		 est. 2019; modern Vietnamese comfort food
Astro Doughnuts & Fried ChickenSee Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken Video ($)
(1348 ratings)

1308 G St NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 809-5565
astrodoughnuts.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Ooey Gooey Goodness"
  • Creme Brulee Doughnut
    vanilla pastry cream filled, vanilla glazed, sugar bruleed square donut
 4.0 out of 5
1348 ratings		 est 2013; known for fried chicken & original donut creations
Clutch ($$)
(579 ratings)

427 Lincoln Blvd Map It!
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 396-8749
www.facebook.com/ClutchVe...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Best Meal Deal"
  • "Crunchy Gringo" Tacos
    picadillo ground beef, cheese, crema, lettuce, house salsa; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
579 ratings		 est. 2015; Cali-Mex smokehouse w/ wood-fired tacos, barbacoa, smoked duck, grilled oysters, pulled pork & more
Coppa Enoteca ($$$)
(1024 ratings)

253 Shawmut Ave Map It!
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 391-0902
www.coppaboston.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Low and Slow"
  • Cavatelli
    slow cooked broccoli & chicken sausage, tomato, fennel pollen, parmesan; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1024 ratings		 serving Italian small-plate cuisine
CUTSee CUT Video ($$$$)
(1822 ratings)

9500 Wilshire Blvd Map It!
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 276-8500
www.wolfgangpuck.com/rest...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "High Steaks"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Plead Guilty to Pastrami, Poutine and Pork!"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "The Deep Fried!"
  • Porterhouse
    32 oz of mesquite grilled USDA prime beef w/ garlic, thyme, melted butter & choice of side, like creamed spinach & fried egg; "mastery of steak cooking on a plate" -Antonia Lofaso
  • Baked Alaska
    blueberry gelato, devil's food cake topped w/ meringue
  • Bone-In New York Sirloin
    wet-aged for 28 days; Sam gets it wasabi-yuzu & Argentinian chimichurri sauces on side & w/ side of mac & cheese; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1822 ratings		 est. 2006; located inside Beverly Wilshire hotel; awarded a Michelin star; contemporary fine dining steakhouse; one of Wolfgang Puck's restaurants
Fat Sal'sSee Fat Sal's Video ($$)
(2697 ratings)

1300 N Highland Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(855) 682-4373
www.fatsalsdeli.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Mess Hall"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Righteous Bites"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Ultimate Bacon Fest"
  • "Fat Anthony" Sandwich
    ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, lettuce, tomato, fries, vinaigrette, marinara, on a hero; looks good!
  • Fat Jerry Fat Sandwich
    cheesesteak, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, crisp bacon, fried eggs, fries, mayo, ketchup on hero bun (called "fat bread"); named after Jerry Ferrara--co-owner & former star of HBO's show "Entourage"; looks good
  • Meat Luv'rz Pizza Rolls
    ground beef, sweet Italian sausage, provolone, mozzarella stuffed in a crispy spring roll wrapper & deep-fried & served w/ side of marinara
 4.0 out of 5
2697 ratings		 opened in 2010; bringing NY-style signature "fat" sandwiches to LA; couple of blocks from UCLA; another location in Hollywood
Felix Trattoria ($$$)
(1292 ratings)

1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90291
(424) 387-8622
felixla.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Picture Perfect"
  • Fiori Di Zucca
    squash blossoms & bellwether farms ricotta; stuffed & fried; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1292 ratings		 means "happy" or "lucky" in Latin; farm-sourced traditional Italian fare; known for authentic, hand-made pasta
June's ($$)
(489 ratings)

1722 S Congress Ave Map It!
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 416-1722
junesallday.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Magical Combos"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Holiday Delights"
  • Matzo Ball Caldo
    Mexican take on a Jewish classic; broth, poached chicken, vegetables, avocado & jalapeños; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
489 ratings		 est. 2016; neighborhood cafe, bistro & bar w/ a full menu plus pastries & happy hour
Lodge Bread ($$)
(922 ratings)

11918 Washington Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(424) 384-5097
www.lodgebread.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "I'll Have What They're Having"
  • Sourdough Cinnamon Roll
    large-portioned fresh sourdough brioche & cinnamon sugar crumble; topped w/ orange zest whipped cream
 4.0 out of 5
922 ratings		 est. 2015; whole-grain bakery offering wood-fired pizzas, toasts & seasonal plates, plus beer & wine
Osteria MozzaSee Osteria Mozza Video ($$$$)
(3303 ratings)

6602 Melrose Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 297-0100
la.osteriamozza.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Toasting the Classics"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Yummy in the Middle"
  • Orecchiette
    homemade pasta, fennel sausage, Swiss chard, cheese, toasted bread crumbs; "overserve me!" -John Henson
  • Ricotta & Egg Raviolo
    homemade pasta dough, ricotta mix, egg yolk; boiled & served w/ butter parmesan sauce
 4.0 out of 5
3303 ratings		 opened in 2007; award-winning Italian fine dining; known for mozzarella dishes & handmade pastas
Park's BBQ ($$$)
(2202 ratings)

955 S Vermont Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 380-1717
www.parksbbq.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Stretchy Pants Required"
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Comedy and Cooking in the City of Angels"
  • Rib Eye Bulgogi
    signature dish of Korean cuisine; thinly sliced beef marinated in soy based sauce; served w/ traditional sides like kimchi & spicy cucumber; "chopstick, mouth" -Antonia Lofaso
  • American Wagyu Boneless Short Rib
    looks good
  • Bone-In Short Rib
    marinated for 24 hrs; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2202 ratings		 opened in 2003; classic Korean BBQ restaurant w/ an extensive menu & grill-it-yourself-at-your-table meats
Petit TroisSee Petit Trois Video ($$$)
(763 ratings)

718 N Highland Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 468-8916
petittrois.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sensational Sandwiches"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "The Closers"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Deep-Fried Delights"
  • Croque Monsier/Madame
    layers of sliced bread, Bechamel/Mornay sauce, ham & topped w/ a fried egg
  • Napoleon
    bruleed puff pastry w/ Tahitian vanilla bean pastry cream & powdered sugar; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
763 ratings		 est. 2014; intimate Parisian-style bistro specializing in classic French dishes from award-winning classically trained chef
RepubliqueSee Republique Video ($$)
(7192 ratings)

624 S La Brea Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(310) 362-6115
republiquela.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Pie's the Limit"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Rise and Dine"
  • Mango & Passion Fruit Cream Pie
    passion fruit, custard, whipped cream & mangoes in a homemade crust; "almost as good as s**" -Wolfgang Puck
  • Mushroom Toast
    house-cured ham, spinach, hollandaise, red wine sauce, scrambled eggs; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
7192 ratings		 opened in 2013; modern French dishes plus baked goods & cocktails; looks like an outdoor European restaurant
iPic Theaters
(1001 ratings)

10840 Wilshire Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 307-7003
www.ipic.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "In the Last Place You'd Expect"
  • Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
    scratch-made dough w/ espresso, homemade toffee & chocolate chips
 3.5 out of 5
1001 ratings		 est. 2007; movie theater featuring luxury seating & an extensive food & drink menu; multiple locations nationwide
Antonia Lofaso (bio)   (15 restaurants - Include Closed)