Food Reflections 2007

Top Pick: Furaibo

Location: West LA

Necessities: Extra Spicy Chicken Wings

Pros: The food, obviously. I don't think I've ever had better-tasting chicken wings with $9 pitchers of beer.  Anyways, you can never turn down the food.  It's that good.

Cons: There's way too much stuff on the menu to try all of it, and get your fill of the necessities.

Runner-up: Northwoods Inn. Known for their meat, they also have an addictive cheese toast, cabbage and blue cheese salad, and rice pilaf.  Support small steakhouses!!

Best New Restaurants (aka Too Expensive to Revisit frequently, but totally tasty)

1.  Yamashiro (Best view, and best raw foods.)

2.  Porterhouse Bistro (Best pre-fixe menu for $40. Steak, wine, sides, dessert.  Amen!)

4.  CraftSteak (This was the first time I've ever had REAL kobe beef, and wow.)

5.  The Lobster (There's 2 months out of the year where Spiny Lobster is in season. I recommend going when they have the Spiny and can grill it. Also recommend- the French Fries with Truffles.)

Best Hole-in-the-wall: Ramenya

Get the Tan Tan Men (Spicy, Pork & Egg Drop Soup and Ramen) to cure a hangover or just experience really good soup and noodles.

Best Burger: Father's Office

Some people don't even consider the Office Burger a burger, since it looks more like a sandwich, but compared to the other $13 burgers from those other fancy restaurants, you'll definitely understand why Father's Office is worth the freakish waiting line. Also consider the ample beers, ales, and cidars all on tap, as well as the yam fries & garlic dip.  But be warned, definitely causes smelly burps.

Runner-up: Apple Pan (Try the smoked burger for a different flavor)