California

We’ve been looking forward to hitting up Twenty-Five Degrees in Huntington Beach California to try the hyped up burger and see the ambiance. Our eagerness was driven by positive reviews, substantial press coverage and the touted food and atmosphere at 25 Degrees. And our experience did not disappoint! Established in 1994, the Domaine Restaurants are… Read More about 25 Degrees – Huntington Beach California

While searching for the best burger joints in Orange County we kept hearing about a place in the city of Orange called Bruxie. With plenty of press coverage (by the Orange County Register, OC Weekly, Los Angeles Times, and more), numerous reviews, and a large Facebook following (almost 3000 fans) we had to try this… Read More about Bruxie – Burger – Orange California

While searching for the best wings in San Diego we heard positive feedback from San Elijo Hills locals about a Monday Night wings special ($0.25 a wing) at Hendo’s Local Pizza & Pints in San Marcos California. With the positive feedback and exceptional price of $0.25 a wing we had to try these wings out.… Read More about Hendo’s Local Pizza & Pints – San Marcos California

Self-proclaimed “Locally World Famous Burgers” (and plenty of positive reviews to back it up) we had to check out Encinitas Ale House to see how good the burgers are for ourselves. Although quite expensive, the “Grass Fed Kobe Wagyu Burger” we ordered lived up to the hype! Encinitas Ale House is located in the city… Read More about Encinitas Ale House – Encinitas California

While searching for the best sandwiches in San Diego we kept hearing about a place called Board & Brew. With a strong and loyal fan base (over 4200 Facebook fans), local press and outstanding reviews we had to try Board & Brew sandwiches out for ourselves. Based on our experience Board and Brew definitely lived… Read More about Board and Brew – Carlsbad California

We were encouraged on Food Smackdown’s Facebook page to try the “Dom Pastram” sandwich at a place called The Rubicon Deli in Mission Beach in San Diego. Having plenty of positive reviews, some press (in San Diego Union-Tribune) and most importantly a recommendation from one of our valued readers we had to try The Rubicon… Read More about The Rubicon Deli – Mission Beach California

We had heard great things about Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria in Encinitas in North County San Diego with plenty of positive reviews and press from North County Times, San Diego Magazine, San Diego City Beat and the Coast News we had to try this place out. Our experience at Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria exceeded our… Read More about Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria – Encinitas California

Slater’s 50/50 Burgers by Design in Anaheim Hills California caught our attention with all the hype surrounding its build your own burger concept (similar to The Counter) along with its signature 50/50 burger (half ground beef and half ground bacon). With plenty of positive reviews and press (winning Best Burger in Orange County in 2010… Read More about Slater’s 50/50 Burgers by Design – Anaheim Hills California

While searching for the best burgers in Orange County we kept hearing about a place called Peter’s Gourmade Grill in Tustin. With plenty of positive reviews and press from OC Weekly and the Orange County Register (named one of O.C.’s 25 best restaurants of 2010) this place was on our radar and it was time… Read More about Peter’s Gourmade Grill – Tustin California

While searching for the best burger joint in Orange County California The Counter was at the top of our list of burger places to visit. With plenty of stand-out reviews, awards and national recognition (after capturing the No. 15 spot in a July 2005 GQ Magazine feature “The 20 Hamburgers You Must Eat Before You… Read More about The Counter – Newport Beach California