The Stand

Who does not love a hamburger and hotdog joint? I know I love a good American styled burger place when I find one! And The Stand is just that place! With non traditional options you have fun new ways to try your burgers and hotdogs. Order your food at the front and grab a seat, a small wait but the food is made to order, and is hot on delivery to your table. You have an option for a side of home made chips or house slaw. The chips are great! The sweet potato fry are a must try as well, and a substitution for the chips or slaw. I also recommend the hot dogs and the desserts are to die for! They sell a variety of beer and other drinks. Monday night The Stand offers dollar dog night which is a great deal for some good food! They also offer a discount card which helps save you some money and gives you special offers with your purchases. The Stand also offers a variety of other things on their menu such as, salads, chicken sandwiches sausages, a variety of sides, breakfast options, and the list goes on. With several locations around the LA area this place is a got to try spot!

Fab Dogs

Fab Dogs is a little hole in the wall hot dog place that has the most extensive hot dog menu I've ever seen. The hot dogs are inexpensive, and worth the price. I discovered this place when watching the Food Network, it was featured on the show Diners, Drove-ins and Dives. It's off of Tampa right after Vanowen. Since it's such a tiny place, the crowd gets huge fast! You can walk in and have it be completely empty, and within minutes it will become packed. The service there is pretty decent and the people working there are very friendly. All in all, this place is definitely worth a trip to! The hot dogs were very tasty and you have options in how you want them coked. The tator tots are selicious and a must try with your order! I also suggest getting two hot dogs. because sometimes one is just not enough!

Guido's Pizza and Pasta

Nothing like an Italian dining experience while being no where near Italy. At Guido's you can taste the deliciousness of Italy in every bite. If you are hungry for some real Italian food, skip the line at Olive Garden and come hungry here. I ordered the pepperoni pizza which tasted amazing. The cheese had a fresh flavor and the sauce was great. The dough was fluffy and had a home baked taste. You can't experience this flavor anywhere else. My friend ordered a sandwich which she agreed had a flavorful home made taste to it. A must try if you are ever in the area! On the corner of Sherman way and Winnetka you will find this quaint little place. A home like feel inside, with very friendly staff, you can dine in or take out. Prices are great and the selection is huge. Everything made to order! There are lunch specials during the week at great prices and catering is available. Their pizza is a must try and the sandwiches are delicious!

Millions of Milkshakes

One of my favorite places I have been to so far would be Millions of Milkshakes. What a simple concept, a milkshake, any way you could ever imagine it made. Why has this not been done before?! Centered in West Hollywood this place is a hot spot for celebrity sightings. The menu includes picks from your favorite celebrity's, such as the Miley Cyrus, which includes Vanilla ice cream, cookie dough, and Reese's peanut butter cups topped with whipped cream. There are millions of options to choose from! Millions of Milkshakes offers vegan shakes as well as soy options instead of dairy. And if there is none on the menu that satisfy your needs than you can create your own!!

The atmosphere is very hip. With three flat screen t.v.'s showing highlights from TMZ, Twitter, and a video showing all the celebrity's that have visited Millions of Milkshakes. This place is known for its famous visitors and makes you feel like you are a star. With constant Twitter updates you can track which celeb just might be on their way to Millions of Milkshakes. If you are ever in the area or want to make the trip I highly suggest visiting this place.

Brents Deli

Who does not love some good old fashion comfort food? There is nothing like going to a deli when you are hungry for something you know has been passed down by someones great grandma. Brent's Deli has two great locations, there is one in Northridge and Westlake Village. Both locations have plenty of seating and can accommodate large groups. This in one of my favorite places to indulge in with my family. The atmosphere feels like I'm home enjoying my food with loved ones. The selection on the menu is huge! There are many things to choose from for any craving to satisfy. The portions at Brent's are huge and the food is delicious.

If you are experiencing Brent's Deli for the first time, may I suggest trying any of the typical "Jewish foods." This is what most delis are famous for. The Matzo ball soup is outstanding as well as their sandwich selections. The fish plates, such as the lox and bagels, white fish salad sandwich and white fish platter (pictured above) are all delicious tastes of the deli culture. When I'm at Brent's I know I'm eating a meal that is freshlyy prepared and never frozen. The desserts are amazing and I'm always leaving with leftovers!

Ghirardelli

They say Disneyland is the happiest place on earth, well I would have to disagree! Ghiradelli Ice Cream and Chocolate shop is by far the happiest place on earth!! Who does not love chocolate and ice cream? Why not get both from one of the most luxurious chocolate makers around. At Ghiradelli you feel like you are in an old fashioned ice cream parlor. With huge portions of ice creams and other sweets to choose from, you order up front and take a seat while waiting for your sweet treat to be delivered to you. The best part is that all the ice creams have touches of chocolate from Ghiradelli!! Hot, rich, melted chocolate drizzled over the ice cream of your choice... ya can't beat that. If you ever get the chance to visit one of Ghiradelli's 14 locations you have to make sure you try one of their ice creams. The portions are enough to share, that is if you allow your friend to even get a bite in. The picture shown is warm melted chocolate and peanut butter over three scoops of ice cream, topped with fresh made whipped cream, nuts, and Ghiradelli chocolate, topped off with a cherry served in a chilled dish. I love this place because one, I love sweets and what I just described was the BEST ice cream experience in the world and two, everything is so fresh tasting and delicious! There is a unique taste to Ghiradelli's ice cream that your local ice cream shop can't compare to!

Fish and Chips

I had to take a double take when I drove by this Fish and Chips place in Northridge. It was the big yellow sign that caught my eye, it read... "FISH AND CHIPS, Original English F&C" If you have ever made it out to England, you know that Fish and Chips is the UK's specialty! Located on Devonshire and Reseda next to Shakeys you will find this quaint place. Inside was pretty small and had two "mom and pop" workers. Prices were extreamly reasonable and the portions were good. Now, this is not the place to come if you are starving and do not want to wait. I ordered the three piece fish and chips, and it took about thirteen minuets to get my food. The lag in the time is because everything is made fresh to order. The fish is battered and fried, right on the spot as ordered. It was well worth the wait! The fish tasted fresh as well as the fries. The fish was battered to crispy golden perfection, and not once did I feal like I was eating something that was fried. The tartar sauce was excelent! One of the best I have ever tasted by far (and I have tried a fair share). I was also given a cold bottle of ketchup, malt vinigar and salt if desired. The meu was small but included fish and chips lunch specials, family size deals, calamari, oysters, clams, onion rings, fried mushrooms and more. If you are ever in the mood for some Fish and Chips, I recomend this place! Just make sure you have cash because they do not accept cards.