Mark WiensFood travel
FollowThe dish he flew across the city for.
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Spicy tuna roll
Sakura · Staff pickKeith Lee's pick
The mom-and-pop order he'd get again.
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Bon AppétitFood show
FollowA signature plate worth the wait.
Keith LeeRestaurant reviews
FollowMom-and-pop order he’d get again.
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Staff picks at this restaurant
Birria tacosServer · La Fonda
The one we recommend all night.
Spicy tuna rollLine cook · Sakura
Off-menu if you ask nice.
Honey lavender latteBarista · Copper Mug
The one we actually drink here.
What they'd order — not what the menu wants you to notice.
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Date night
Pasta worth dressing up for
12 dishes →Local favorite
The city’s best burgers
18 dishes →Dietary
Gluten-free desserts
9 dishes →Under $20
Spicy bowls that deliver
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Birria TacosStaff pick
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