Mel's Saved Places
Comfort Cafe at Fred Segal is one of Mel's Saved Places.

1. Comfort Cafe at Fred Segal

420 Broadway (at 5th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Café · Downtown Santa Monica · 14 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Everything is good but I must say the stir fry vegetables make my mouth water. And if you love cakes, like I love cakes… look out. -David Applebaum, Launch My Line

2. Star Games

1657 Powell St, San Francisco, CA
Video Games Store · Russian Hill · 3 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The only independent store in town that buys, sells, and trades new, used, and vintage video games. It has cases filled with games and flat screens on all the walls. The owner, Cyril Bassan, has playe

Ferry Building Marketplace is one of Mel's Saved Places.

3. Ferry Building Marketplace

9.3
1 Ferry Building (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Market · Financial District · 468 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The Ferry Building is very popular, and I recommend it to anyone who is visiting San Francisco. They've got great restaurants (Slanted Door, MarketBar) and a morning farmer's market a few times a week

The Blue Room is one of Mel's Saved Places.

4. The Blue Room

1 Kendall Sq, Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: The $23 Sunday brunch buffet is “fabulous” at this Eclectic eatery.

Ford's Filling Station is one of Mel's Saved Places.

5. Ford's Filling Station

9531 Culver Blvd (at Watseka Ave), Culver City, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Culver City · 74 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Beautiful dark wood bar in a fantastic restaurant. Beautiful meat plates and all-around amazing food. Brilliant shrimp flatbread. -Tressa Williams, Launch My Line

6. Matter

227 5th Ave (at President Street), Brooklyn, NY
Furniture and Home Store · North Slope · 1 tip

BravoBravo: Tucked away in a tiny little space in Park Slope, Matter has a lovely selection of house wares and art that I really adore. Go there and shop for a unique gift that your loved ones will really treasu

The Standard, Downtown LA is one of Mel's Saved Places.

7. The Standard, Downtown LA

550 S Flower St (at 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · Financial District · 142 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Sangrias poolside is a chill Saturday afternoon. -Jim Tanner, Launch My Line

Bombay Bazar is one of Mel's Saved Places.

8. Bombay Bazar

548 Valencia St (at 16th St), San Francisco, CA
Gourmet Store · Mission District · 2 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: All the Indian grocery supplies you need and they sell samosas for a mid-shopping snack. -Preeti Mistry, Top Chef

Hong Kong Harbour is one of Mel's Saved Places.

9. Hong Kong Harbour

2184 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE (Lindbergh), Atlanta, GA
Chinese Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Great dumplings, beef belly with five spice, roast duck, and my favorite--salt and pepper pork spare ribs. Enjoy! -Hector Santiago, Top Chef

Ann's Snack Bar is one of Mel's Saved Places.

10. Ann's Snack Bar

7.4
1615 Memorial Dr SE (Wyman), Atlanta, GA
Burger Joint · Kirkwood · 71 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Miss Ann serves the "world famous ghetto burger." A concoction of two 10-oz (or more) burgers, with their special seasonings, onions, cooked underneath them. When they are flipped and served on a lar

Nanbankan is one of Mel's Saved Places.

11. Nanbankan

8.6
11330 Santa Monica Blvd (at Corinth Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 27 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Nanbankan is more traditional Japanese cuisine. Try something from the great selection of exotic meats, fish and sushi! You can get a ton of food for your money! -Candice Kumai, Top Chef

Bravo is one of Mel's Saved Places.

12. Bravo

465 Huntington Ave (Fenway), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 4 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Go for “Winesdays” the last Wednesday of every month when $25 buys you wine tastings and hors d’oeuvres.

Fatty 'Cue is one of Mel's Saved Places.

13. Fatty 'Cue

91 S 6th St (btwn Berry & Bedford), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 114 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: A barbecue shop with a menu of beef, lamb & pork with the spices & tropical flavors of Southeast Asia. We recommend the American wagyu brisket with chili jam. For drinks, Dark & Stormy is a must.

The Crab Cooker is one of Mel's Saved Places.

14. The Crab Cooker

8.0
2200 Newport Blvd (22nd St), Newport Beach, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Newport Pier · 88 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Crab Cooker has a great fish market atmosphere, like an East Coast crab shack. Make sure to try the crab chowder! The food is pricey, but well worth it. -Lynne Curtin, Real Housewives of Orange Count

The Glenwood is one of Mel's Saved Places.

15. The Glenwood

1263 Glenwood Ave SE (btw Gresham Ave SE & Joseph Ave SE), Atlanta, GA
Gastropub · East Atlanta Village · 40 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Cool bar in East Atlanta. Great beer selection. -Hector Santiago, Top Chef

The HorseBox is one of Mel's Saved Places.

16. The HorseBox

218 Avenue A (btwn E 13th & E 14th St.), New York, NY
Dive Bar · East Village · 59 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: It’s a bare-bones sports bar with practical wooden décor, a Philistine beer menu and an X-Box for the off-season. Ladies drink for a buck on Wednesdays, but that’s your call.

Solar One is one of Mel's Saved Places.

17. Solar One

7.0
24-20 FDR Drive Service Road East (at East River, past the FDR), New York, NY
Park · Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village · 7 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: $75 per tick buys unlimited crustaceans, potatoes, corn, sausage, suds from Six Point brewery, and Hurricanes from a guy who’ll probably have had a few too many by the time you get there. Read more.

Mansion Nightclub is one of Mel's Saved Places.

18. Mansion Nightclub

1235 Washington Ave (btwn 12th & 13th), Miami Beach, FL
Night Club · Flamingo-Lummus · 285 tips and reviews

MTVMTV: The second we arrived it was mayhem! The club said it was their hottest night since 50 Cent was there for his record release. We had a blast in Miami! - Mike (The Situation), Jersey Shore

Bouley is one of Mel's Saved Places.

19. Bouley

163 Duane St (Hudson St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Tribeca · 121 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Try David Bouley’s $36 six-course lunch steal, weekdays from 11:30 AM–2:45 PM.

Star Provisions is one of Mel's Saved Places.

20. Star Provisions

1198 Howell Mill Rd NW (at Huff Rd), Atlanta, GA
Gourmet Store · Northwest Atlanta · 115 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: This is the place to buy hard to find cheeses and meats. If you don't feel like cooking, Chef Todd Immel can set you up with a wonderful dinner to take home! -Hector Santiago, Top Chef

Noni's Bar & Deli is one of Mel's Saved Places.

21. Noni's Bar & Deli

357 Edgewood Ave. NE (Btw Hilliard St. SE & Wm Holmes Borders Dr. SE), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Sweet Auburn · 92 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Best Italian-American in town. Really laid back place with a great patio. Get a panini for easy eats. -Eli Kirshtein, Top Chef

Moustache Pitza is one of Mel's Saved Places.

22. Moustache Pitza

7.8
29 7th Ave S (b/w Morton St & Leroy St), New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · West Village · 60 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: My neighborhood Middle Eastern restaurant. Puffy, just-baked-in-a-brick-oven pita bread with great salads. -Anita Lo, Top Chef

Hot Doug's is one of Mel's Saved Places.

23. Hot Doug's

3324 N California Ave (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Northwest Side · 236 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: You can’t be a hot dog lover and not try this "encased meat ." With over 20 types of different combinations, you’ll die from a heart attack, but you’ll die happy. The last time I was there, I ate 11

Mijita is one of Mel's Saved Places.

24. Mijita

24 Willie Mays Plz, San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission Bay · 29 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Seriously, Tracy Des Jardin's little taqueria at the ferry building is what I want Mexican food to be. Best homemade tortillas and crispy chicken tacos and agua frescas! -Elizabeth Falkner, Top Chef

Lula Cafe is one of Mel's Saved Places.

25. Lula Cafe

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 257 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Stop by on Mondays for the three-course $28 farm menu.

Lou is one of Mel's Saved Places.

26. Lou

724 Vine St (at Melrose Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · Central Hollywood · 14 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Swinophiles shouldn’t miss the pig candy ($5).

27. Clockwork Orange

7070 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Night Club · Central Hollywood · 4 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: 80's dance! Dance, baby, dance! -Susie Brunet, Launch My Line

Yoshi's Cafe is one of Mel's Saved Places.

28. Yoshi's Cafe

3257 N Halsted St (at W. Aldine Ave.), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Lake View East · 30 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: On Wednesdays wine is offered half price.

The Edison is one of Mel's Saved Places.

29. The Edison

7.7
108 W 2nd St Apt 101 (at Harlem Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Gallery Row · 184 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Beautiful and romantic. A great building. Must go on Wednesday night for Lucant Dossier. A great feel throughout the place. Peeps swinging "Cirque du Soleil" style. -Julie Kwon, Launch My Line

Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine is one of Mel's Saved Places.

30. Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine

8.1
685 N Robertson Blvd (at Santa Monica Blvd), West Hollywood, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Favorite restaurant in Los Angeles. I used to eat there two or three times a week. Best plantains! -Susie Brunet, Launch My Line