Southern California in Food Photos

This is the 3rd part of the Food Photos series, covering my June trip to the United States. After covering San Francisco Food Photos, New York Food Photos, we're now onto Southern California.

I lived in Southern California for a good chunk of my life. But the photos shared only cover the items I enjoyed upon my June visit. The cities include Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Orange County and San Diego.

So without further ado...

Southern California

If you live in Seattle or are planning to visit, check out the Foodsherpas.com "Ate8" city guides on Foursquare and Foodspotting. It's 8 foods/restaurants to check in at and try some food!

LOS ANGELES FOURSQUARE FOOD LIST

LOS ANGELES FOODSPOTTING GUIDE

SASABUNE
Los Angeles
Albacore sashimi, the first dish in the Omakase special at Sushi Sasabune in Los Angeles, CA. FoodSherpas.com review at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/01/sushi-sasabune.html

ENTERPRISE SEAFOOD Co.
Santa Monica, CA
Lobster Bisque covered in Puff Pastry from Enterprise Seafood Co. in Santa Monica, CA. FoodSherpas.com review at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/01/lobster-bisque-covered-in-puff-pastry.html

PHILLIPS II BBQ
Los Angeles, CA
BBQ ribs with beans from Phillips II in Los Angeles, CA

ROCK'N FISH
Manhattan Beach, CA
Navy grog from Rock n' Fish in Manhattan Beach, CA

ROCK'N FISH
Manhattan Beach, CA
Macademia nut encrusted mahi mahi with garlic mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables from from Rock n' Fish in Manhattan Beach, CA

JAY BEE'S HOUSE OF FINE BAR-B-QUE
Gardena, Los Angeles, CABBQ ribs and beans from Jay Bee's House Of Fine Bar-B-Que in Gardena, Los Angeles, CA

THE BOILING CRAB
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA
3 Lbs of crab legs and shrimp with sweet potato fries from the Boiling Crab in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

THE BOILING CRAB
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA
The AFTERMATH of 3 Lbs of crab legs and shrimp with sweet potato fries from the Boiling Crab in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Frankie & Johnnies
Marina del Rey, CA
The rare GREAT NY style pizza in Los Angeles from Frankie & Johnnie's in Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA

SANTA BARBARA FISHOUSE
Santa Barbara, CA
Bacon wrapped scallops and onion rings from Santa Barbara FisHouse,  Review on FoodSherpas.com at  http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/06/santa-barbara-fishouse.html

SANTA BARBARA FISHOUSE
Santa Barbara, CA
Huge New England clam chowder bowl with bacon from Santa Barbara FisHouse,  Review on FoodSherpas.com at  http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/06/santa-barbara-fishouse.html

SANTA BARBARA FISHOUSE
Santa Barbara, CA
Grilled lobster and onion rings from Santa Barbara FisHouse, part of their weekday $19.99 special. Review on FoodSherpas.com at  http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/06/santa-barbara-fishouse.html

NORTON'S PASTRAMI
Santa Barbara, CA
Much needed hunger relief after a days hiking in Santa Barbara, hot patrami from Nortons Pastrami in Santa Barbara, CA

ENTERPRISE SEAFOOD Co.
Santa Barbara, CA
Lobster bisque topped with puff pastry (front) and seared ahi with caramelized onions, eggplant and red peppers (back) from Enterprise Fish Co. in Santa Barbara. Review at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/06/santa-barbara-fishouse.html

ENTERPRISE SEAFOOD Co.
Santa Barbara, CA
Lobster bisque topped with puff pastry (front) and seared ahi with caramelized onions, eggplant and red peppers (back) from Enterprise Fish Co. in Santa Barbara. Review at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/06/santa-barbara-fishouse.html

MARKET BROILER
Orange, CA
Tasty crab cakes and a corn salad from Market Broiler in Orange, CA.

MARKET BROILER
Orange, CA
Mesquite grilled halibut with crispy coconut shrimp with a pina colada sauce with rice and steamed vegetables from Market Brolier in Orange, CA.

TAPENADE
La Jolla, San Diego, CA
Fantastic French tapas from Tapenade in La Jolla, CA, including a perfect Coq au vin

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Food Photo Map of Southern California

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Le Bistrot: Excellent French Dining in Santiago, Chile

When traveling internationally, I often have to put aside my regular food tools that are US or Europe based like Yelp, MenuPages, etc. So when in need of a helpful food tool, it sometimes requires using the TripAdvisor iPhone app.

So when TripAdvisor had over 600 reviews for Le Bistrot and ranked it the #1 restaurant in all of Santiago, Chile, I figured we had to give it a shot. Growing up eating French food as a child, the cuisine is close to my heart. So I usually make sure I'm eating only the best French fare as to not be disappointed.

At Le Bistrot, I was not disappointed.

The meal consisted of one of my favorites, Beef Burgundy, with a fantastic escargot to start. Was actually surprised at the number of escargot included. Each little segment of the plate included 3-4 rather than the typical single snail serving...say that 5 times fast. We also a filet mignon in a roquefort sauce.

Classic escargot and garlic from Le Bistrot, in Santiago, Chile, currently ranked #1 overall restaurant in Santiago on Tripadvisor. [Escargots à l’alsacienne
Caracoles al alsaciana (lleva ajo)]

Filet de boeuf (sauce roquefort ou poivre noir)
Filet mignon with rice and a roquefort sheese sauce from Le Bistrot in Providencia, Santiago, Chile. The French restaurant is currently ranked #1 in all of Santiago on the Tripadvisor reviews. (Filete de vacuno, salsa roquefort /
Filete de vacuno, salsa roquefort)

Beef burgundy with rice from Le Bistrot in Providencia, Santiago, Chile. The French restaurant is currently ranked #1 in all of Santiago on the Tripadvisor reviews. (Boeuf bourguignon
Estofado de vacuno en vino tinto)

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