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Leonard’s Bakery opened in Honolulu Hawaii in 1952 and when they debuted their malasadas it became an immediate hit. Since then Leonard’s Bakery has become one Hawaii’s most popular food attractions with country-wide acclaim. And after eating their malasadas, it’s no wonder why. Their malasadas are mind-blowingly delicious! A malasada is a fried dough pastry… Read More about Leonard’s Bakery – Honolulu Hawaii

Say “Aloha” to Teddy’s Bigger Burgers — A must try burger joint in the Waikiki neighborhood in Honolulu Hawaii. Teddy’s Bigger Burgers began at the base of Diamond Head on Oahu in 1998 and has now expanded to 7 locations in Hawaii and one in Tokyo Japan and Washington. The fun inside 50’s style fast-casual… Read More about Teddy’s Bigger Burgers – Honolulu Hawaii

Mahaloha Burger is unassumingly located in the food court on the second floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center in Honolulu Hawaii directly across from the Sheraton Waikiki. If you’re looking for a delicious burger in the Waikiki neighborhood, Mahaloha Burger will not disappoint. Mahaloha Burger is not what one might expect from a food court… Read More about Mahaloha Burger – Honolulu Hawaii

The Whole Ox Deli is the only deli in Hawaii featuring local meats procured from farms and ranches across the state. Whole Ox Deli serves delicious comfort food with magnificent flavors and prime cuts of meat. The Whole Ox’s 28-day dry aged burger was the perfect example of just how good their prime cuts are… Read More about The Whole Ox – Honolulu Hawaii

V Lounge Hawaii is a hole-in-the-wall bar and pizza bar assumingly located across from Ala Moana Shopping Center. It is hyped by locals as having one of the best pizzas in town! We agree. Chef Lindsey Ozawa’s Neapolitan-style pizza with a delectable smoky flavored crust was amazing! Upon arriving at V-Lounge we weren’t quite sure… Read More about V Lounge – Honolulu Hawaii

Executive Chef Cassie’s Jawaiian Irie Jerk restaurant opened in August 2011 bringing some of the most authentic flavors of Jamaica to the island of Hawaii. It is a hidden gem unassumingly positioned in a center full of restaurants and shops behind the row of Waialae restaurants and across from Kaimuki Park. Despite its tucked away… Read More about Jawaiian Irie Jerk – Honolulu Hawaii

Camille’s on Wheels food truck in Honolulu Hawaii is a mark of excellence in the food truck industry. It has been featured on local news channels and was recently featured on Cooking Channel’s Eat Street. Camille’s on Wheels is popular among island locals and it’s no surprise as to why – The truck offers the… Read More about Camille’s on Wheels – Honolulu Hawaii

Food Smackdown Rallies 10 Top Food Trucks to Fight Diabetes at American Diabetes Event at OC Great Park in Irvine – Sun 7/1 @ 10AM-3PM Food Smackdown Helps the ADA Bringing Ten Top Trucks Together to Fight Diabetes! For interviews, for permission to use content… or for additional questions, contact steve@foodsmackdown.com Hundreds if not thousands… Read More about Food Smackdown Rallies Food Trucks to Fight Diabetes

Steve Carlson from Food Smackdown joined KUSI TV NEWS “Good Morning San Diego” and anchor Bridget Naso live on set on Sunday, May 20, 2012 to discuss his list of the “Top Restaurants in San Diego for Out-of-Towners.” And Steve brought 4 San Diego food trucks with for a Food Truck Smackdown!

Clear Channel’s Rock 105.3 FM (San Diego’s Rock Station) features Food Smackdown’s list of “Top 12 Restaurants in San Diego for Out-Of-Towners” on Today’s Show! Glad Rock 105.3 (Eddie, Costa, Sky, B-Rob & Ashlee) thought our list was “DEAD ON” and “LEGIT!” You can listen at 05:40 in the clip here…