Five Guys, 5 stars!

So you may remember me waxing on about In-n-Out here or here, well, rest assured, I will not be longing for Double Doubles any longer. Why you ask? Because I have found a new love, thank you very much. I have heard about the place that would give my double double a run for it's money, but it wasn't until I just read in the 2010 Zagat Survey that the new number one Burger Joint was Five Guys, did I really decide I had to try it. I did research, polled friends and family, and made a date to try it out. Que the fuzzy vision and the "Where have you been all my life" music...I am in LOVE! The simple concept is refreshing, the staff friendly, the prices reasonable, and the food, well, just LOOK at this deliciousness:

Huge portions, simple presentation, and tasty fries!

I had the cheeseburger (equivalent of a double double)  and get this, you choose your own toppings! I got mine with mayo, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, ketchup and mustard.

Perfectly seasoned, hot, fresh, juicy and made just for me!

Matt got sauteed mushrooms and A1 sauce:

Why is it so much more fun when you can custom create your food??

Anyways, as I said before, I am in love. I will always have a place in my heart for In-n-Out, but Five Guys is here, and here to stay. Case in point, my first visit was Sunday, and I went back for more on Tuesday!

This could be dangerous!

XOXO,

Heather

Love Letters to LA

So, my friend Matt called the other day to say he is going to Los Angeles. My first thought was...JEALOUS! My second was, OK, I have to tell him where to go....so where should he go?? Well, he is only going to be there for three days...how do I only pick a few places?? Well, this is my first thought for him: 

Matt's first foray into sushi was actually with me in LA, so I want him to try Yamashiro Restaurant for it's delicious sushi and unbelievable views.

I suggest Lawry's Prime Rib, for it's to die for prime rib, sliced to order right at your table:

Mastro's is a great choice for a great steak and a lively atmosphere that includes live music (pst, get the Lobster Mac-n-Cheese!)

Geoffrey's in Malibu is a great place for not only a delicious meal, but the views are unforgettable!

If you are celebrity chef stalker, you can't go wrong with Nobu,

Mario Batali's Pizza Mozza

 

or Rick Bayless' Red O.

But no trip to LA is complete without trips to these staples:

The Original Farmer's Market at the Grove

Pink's

In-n-Out

Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles (the #13 always works for me!)

and no trip to LaLa Land is complete without a trip to Baycities (get the Godmother)

Well, that should be enough, I think?! LA Folks, did I miss anything?????