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1. Birdsong

8.7
1085 Mission St (7th), San Francisco, CA
Restaurant · SoMa · 13 tips and reviews
Destroyer is one of Top Shelf.

2. Destroyer

8.9
3578 Hayden Ave, Culver City, CA
New American Restaurant · Culver City · 42 tips and reviews
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3. Bavel

9.3
500 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Arts District · 42 tips and reviews
Tacos Y Birria La Unica is one of Top Shelf.

4. Tacos Y Birria La Unica

8.1
2850 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · Boyle Heights · 2 tips and reviews
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5. Bhajansons Dairy Farm

9.0
Kaman Village (Off Vasai-Bhiwandi Highway), Vasai, Mahārāshtra
Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews
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6. Stick With Me

9.3
202 Mott St Frnt A (btwn Kenmare St & Spring St), New York, NY
Chocolate Store · NoLita · 38 tips and reviews
Here's Looking At You is one of Top Shelf.

7. Here's Looking At You

9.0
3901 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 24 tips and reviews
Stonemill Matcha is one of Top Shelf.

8. Stonemill Matcha

9.1
561 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA
Café · Mission District · 46 tips and reviews
Mensho Tokyo is one of Top Shelf.

9. Mensho Tokyo

8.8
672 Geary St (at Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Tenderloin · 143 tips and reviews

Kartik S.Kartik Sathappan: Wow. I’ve tried the spicy paitan, spicy lamb, and matcha ramen. They were all great but the spicy paitan was the best. The noodles are perfect and put all other Bay Area ramen joints to shame.

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10. Come Il Latte

9.0
Via Silvio Spaventa, 24-26, Roma, Lazio
Gelato Shop · 88 tips and reviews

Kartik S.Kartik Sathappan: The gelato is incredible but I would put the hazelnut and pistachio in a league of their own. Those two flavors are the best gelato I’ve ever had, the other flavors are just good.

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11. Robin

8.7
620 Gough St, San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Civic Center · 33 tips and reviews

MariMari: This is Japanese omakase but with a California twist. Every course was A+.

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12. Killer Noodle by Tsujita

8.2
2030 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Noodle Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 23 tips and reviews

Kartik S.Kartik Sathappan: I recommend the Tokyo noodles with char siu, 3 numbness and 4 spicy. The broth is very spicy but also has a rich nutty flavor. One of the best bowls I’ve ever had.

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13. Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream

2 Rivington St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Lower East Side · 421 tips and reviews

Kartik S.Kartik Sathappan: I'm certain they make the best ice cream in the world. Just get two scoops of Raw Milk and you'll see.

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14. Jungsik

8.7
2 Harrison St (at Hudson St.), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Tribeca · 60 tips and reviews

Erin S.Erin Schulte Collier: Food is both beautiful and delicious, service is perfect. A must add special- occasion restaurant that is unique and off the beaten path. Get the pork belly and the uni with quinoa

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15. Rubirosa

9.2
235 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 842 tips and reviews

Kartik S.Kartik Sathappan: The crust is crispy and delicious. Also, make sure you get sausage- best I've ever had on pizza.

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16. Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

9.0
631 Wilshire Blvd (at 7th St), Santa Monica, CA
Donut Shop · 98 tips and reviews

Kartik S.Kartik Sathappan: Do yourself a favor and get whatever is coming out fresh - they’re good cold, but they’re 2x better warm.

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17. Nom Wah Tea Parlor

8.0
13 Doyers St (btwn Pell St & Bowery), New York, NY
Dim Sum Restaurant · Chinatown · 376 tips and reviews

Kartik S.Kartik Sathappan: Went here for lunch. Amazing dim sum. Try the house special fried pork dumplings. Terrible service, but it was worth it!

18. Levain Bakery

9.3
167 W 74th St (at Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper West Side · 854 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The most delicious cookies you can find in the city. They're huge, thick, chewy, and well worth the $4 price tag. Definitely try the chocolate chip walnut cookie.

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19. Rubies+Diamonds

6115 W Sunset Blvd (Gower), California
Coffee Shop · 22 tips and reviews
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20. Elm Coffee Roasters

9.2
240 2nd Avenue Ext S Ste 103, Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Pioneer Square · 79 tips and reviews