{"id":34515,"date":"2019-04-10T23:46:12","date_gmt":"2019-04-11T06:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/?p=34515"},"modified":"2024-02-13T13:20:55","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T21:20:55","slug":"southern-california-la-san-diego-regional-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/southern-california-la-san-diego-regional-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"Southern California (LA and San Diego) foods: California burritos, fish tacos &#038; more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" src=\"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/foods-southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-known-for.jpg\" alt=\"foods southern california los angeles san diego known for\" class=\"wp-image-34532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/foods-southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-known-for.jpg 500w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/foods-southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-known-for-300x184.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What food is Southern California (LA, San Diego, the OC and surrounding areas) known for?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned in our<a href=\"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/northern-california-bay-area-regional-foods\/\">&nbsp;Northern California article<\/a>, because of California\u2019s size, we had to split it into two parts.&nbsp; Here we focus on Southern California a.k.a. SoCal.&nbsp; The most populated regions in Southern California are Los Angeles (LA), San Diego (SD) and Orange County (the OC). Much like the Bay Area in Northern California, the populations in LA and SD are highly diverse due to the strong influx of immigrants over the decades and the OC has the greatest proportion of Asian Americans (20%) in Southern California.&nbsp; This also lends itself to many authentic international and fusion cuisines.&nbsp; Some of the most popular foods Southern California is known for include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">avocados<\/span>&nbsp;\u2013 Avocados are grown throughout California and are commonly the defining ingredient to make any food \u201cCalifornian\u201d like the California omelette, California burger and the\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>California roll (a.k.a California maki)<\/strong>:&nbsp; a non-traditional inside-out sushi roll with crab sticks, cucumber and avocado wrapped in seaweed paper and sushi rice; although the origin is unconfirmed,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=6oh3tI-owOYC&amp;pg=PA91#v=onepage&amp;q&amp;f=false\">LA takes credit<\/a>&nbsp;for inventing this type of sushi in the late 1970s<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">burgers &amp; sandwiches<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>In-N-Out<\/strong>: a fast food burger chain known for it\u2019s simplistic &amp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.in-n-out.com\/mobile\/not-so-secret-menu.aspx\">secret<\/a>&nbsp;menus that use quality non-frozen, non-microwaved ingredients; founded in LA county and headquartered in Irvine, In-N-Out\u2019s locations are limited to the west coast due to quality control\u2026this exclusivity has made it a cult classic<\/li><li><strong>French dip<\/strong>: a roast beef sandwich on a French roll served with a side of au jus for dipping; this sandwich has a controversial history with both Cole\u2019s and Philippe the Original in LA claiming its invention in the early 20th century<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">health foods<\/span>&nbsp;\u2013 California is known to have easy access to healthy foods, especially in Southern California where the culture and year-round beach weather motivates many to stay healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>acai bowls<\/strong>: a smoothie bowl made of acai berries and other fruits; although originated in Brazil, these bowls are prevalent throughout California\u2026especially in the coastal regions of Southern California<\/li><li><strong>gourmet and entree salads:<\/strong>&nbsp;any healthy hearty salads (from beet salads to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/buddha-bowls-restaurants-recipe\/\">grain bowls<\/a>) eaten as a meal; gourmet\/entree salads are relatively ubiquitous in Southern California, served in most healthy restaurants that serve lunch (bonus tip: the Cobb salad was invented at the Brown Derby restaurant in LA)<\/li><li><strong>vegetarian &amp; vegan food:<\/strong>&nbsp;any food without meat (vegetarian) &amp; animal by-products (vegan), most of which are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Plant-based_diet\">plant-based<\/a>; Los Angeles and San Diego are two of the most vegan-friendly cities in the US,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/veganbits.com\/vegan-demographics-2017\/\">according to PETA<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-la-foods.gif\" alt=\"southern california la foods salads\" class=\"wp-image-34603\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">hot dogs<\/span>&nbsp;\u2013 Yes, hot dogs are more commonly known as a Chicago or New York food, but LA has some pretty iconic dogs as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Danger Dogs (a.k.a. Dirty Dogs)<\/strong>: grilled bacon-wrapped hot dogs topped with ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and grilled peppers &amp; onions (a variation of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sonoran_hot_dog\">Sonoran hot dog<\/a>); a common street food on the streets of LA<\/li><li><strong>Dodger Dogs<\/strong>: 10 inch steamed or grilled pork hot dogs in steamed buns (variations include Super Dodger Dogs made with 100% beef and Doyer Dogs made with Mexican condiments including salsa and jalapenos); sold at LA Dodger games and related venues<\/li><li><strong>Pink\u2019s Hot Dogs<\/strong>: hot dogs known for their unique \u201csnap\u201d and toppings ranging from chili to cheesesteak; a Hollywood landmark since 1939<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Korean Barbecue<\/span>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp; Korean restaurants where diners cook their own prepared slices of raw meat and vegetables on in-table grills.&nbsp; Because Los Angeles has the largest Korean population in the US, its Koreatown has a multitude of Korean BBQ restaurants.&nbsp; These are a few of the most common dishes\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>bulgogi<\/strong>: thin slices of raw beef or pork typically pre-marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil,&nbsp;garlic, pepper and sugar grilled on a BBQ<\/li><li><strong>galbi (a.k.a. kalbi):&nbsp;<\/strong>raw short ribs typically pre-marinated in soy sauce, garlic and sugar then&nbsp;grilled on a BBQ<\/li><li><strong>banchan<\/strong>: not one dish, but an assortment of small dishes served at the beginning of a Korean meal and refilled as requested; this is not barbecued food, but commonly served prior to the prepared BBQ dishes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mexican food<\/span>&nbsp;\u2013 Due to California sharing a southern border with Mexico, Southern California has some of the most authentic Mexican food in the country, as well as these local renditions\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>California burrito<\/strong>: a burrito stuffed with fries, carne asada and cheese\u2026and sometimes salsa fresca, sour cream and guacamole; these are prevalent in taco shops throughout San Diego<\/li><li><strong>carne asada fries<\/strong>: handfuls of fries topped with carne asada, guacamole, sour cream and cheese; often served in taco shops in San Diego<\/li><li><strong>fish tacos<\/strong>: a soft taco filled with fish (either battered or grilled) and usually cabbage, crema and salsa fresca; these originated in Baja California and are most commonly found in taco shops in San Diego<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">dessert<\/span>&nbsp;\u2013 These are not your average apples and bananas.&nbsp; These particular desserts have a long history in Southern California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>date shake<\/strong>: milkshakes blended with dates; Palm Springs and the larger Coachella Valley are responsible for<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coachella_Valley\">&nbsp;95% of the US production of dates<\/a><\/li><li><strong>frozen banana<\/strong>: a frozen banana coated with chocolate on a stick (optional toppings include: nuts, sprinkles and cookie crumbles); a Newport Beach original made popular by the show&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/arresteddevelopment.fandom.com\/wiki\/Bluth%27s_Original_Frozen_Banana_Stand\">Arrested Development<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Julian apple pie<\/strong>: handmade apple pie made from apples grown locally in Julian, CA<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">craft beer<\/span>&nbsp;\u2013 With 100+ breweries in the region, San Diego County is known as \u201cThe Craft Beer Capital of the World.\u201d&nbsp; These are just a couple of the most popular types of craft beer you\u2019ll find at the local breweries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Double IPA (a.k.a. San Diego pale ale)&nbsp;<\/strong>: a high alcohol, intensely hopped bitter beer; commonly known as San Diego\u2019s signature beer<\/li><li><strong>India pale ale<\/strong>: also a high alcohol, strongly hopped beer, but less-so than the double IPA<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where can I get them?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get these Southern California foods &amp; drinks in related establishments all over the region.&nbsp; Below are just a handful of the best places to try them.&nbsp; In order to find the different types of beers listed on tap, use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.taphunter.com\/\">this guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>acai bowls in Orange, CA:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eats.glutto.com\/2131580\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Blue Bowl<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eats.glutto.com\/2131580\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-acai-bowl-500x625.jpg\" alt=\"southern california los angeles san diego oc foods known for acai bowl\" class=\"wp-image-34557\" width=\"500\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-acai-bowl-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-acai-bowl-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-acai-bowl.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-acai-bowl-610x763.jpg 610w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-acai-bowl-510x638.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>photo: Blue Bowl on Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>fish tacos in San Diego, CA:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eats.glutto.com\/325629\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Sandbar<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eats.glutto.com\/325629\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-fish-tacos-500x361.jpg\" alt=\"southern california los angeles san diego oc foods known for fish tacos\" class=\"wp-image-34561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-fish-tacos-500x361.jpg 500w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-fish-tacos-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-fish-tacos-768x554.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-fish-tacos-1200x865.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-fish-tacos-610x440.jpg 610w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-fish-tacos-1080x779.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-fish-tacos-510x368.jpg 510w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-fish-tacos.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>photo: Sandbar on Facebook<br><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;French dip in Los Angeles, CA:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eats.glutto.com\/439\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Cole\u2019s<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eats.glutto.com\/439\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-foods-known-for-500x625.jpg\" alt=\"southern california los angeles foods known for\" class=\"wp-image-34525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-foods-known-for-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-foods-known-for-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-foods-known-for.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-foods-known-for-610x763.jpg 610w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-foods-known-for-510x638.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>photo: Cole\u2019s on Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>hot dogs in Los Angeles, CA:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eats.glutto.com\/112\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Pink\u2019s<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eats.glutto.com\/112\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/foods-southern-california-los-angeles-known-for-pinks-hot-dogs-500x517.jpg\" alt=\"foods southern california los angeles known for pinks hot dogs\" class=\"wp-image-34545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/foods-southern-california-los-angeles-known-for-pinks-hot-dogs-500x517.jpg 500w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/foods-southern-california-los-angeles-known-for-pinks-hot-dogs-290x300.jpg 290w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/foods-southern-california-los-angeles-known-for-pinks-hot-dogs-610x630.jpg 610w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/foods-southern-california-los-angeles-known-for-pinks-hot-dogs-510x527.jpg 510w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/foods-southern-california-los-angeles-known-for-pinks-hot-dogs.jpg 716w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>photo: Pink\u2019s on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;vegetarian\/vegan food in Los Angeles, CA (Studio City):&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eats.glutto.com\/2131581\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">SunCafe<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eats.glutto.com\/2131581\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-vegetarian-vegan-food-500x667.jpg\" alt=\"southern california los angeles san diego oc foods known for vegetarian vegan food\" class=\"wp-image-34567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-vegetarian-vegan-food-500x667.jpg 500w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-vegetarian-vegan-food-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-vegetarian-vegan-food-610x813.jpg 610w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-vegetarian-vegan-food-510x680.jpg 510w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-vegetarian-vegan-food.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>photo: Suncafe on Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>California burrito &amp; carne asada fries in San Diego, CA:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eats.glutto.com\/1230\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Lolita\u2019s<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eats.glutto.com\/1230\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-carne-asada-fries-burrito-1-500x625.jpg\" alt=\"southern california burrito los angeles san diego oc foods known for carne asada fries\" class=\"wp-image-34571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-carne-asada-fries-burrito-1-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-carne-asada-fries-burrito-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-carne-asada-fries-burrito-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-carne-asada-fries-burrito-1-610x763.jpg 610w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/southern-california-los-angeles-san-diego-oc-foods-known-for-carne-asada-fries-burrito-1-510x638.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>photo: Lolita\u2019s on Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>California roll (with real crab) in Los Angeles, CA: <a href=\"https:\/\/eats.glutto.com\/1301882\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Sakura<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eats.glutto.com\/1301882\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"463\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/foods-southern-california-los-angeles-known-for-sushi.jpg\" alt=\"foods southern california los angeles known for sushi california roll\" class=\"wp-image-34543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/foods-southern-california-los-angeles-known-for-sushi.jpg 463w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/foods-southern-california-los-angeles-known-for-sushi-289x300.jpg 289w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>photo: Sakura on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;frozen banana in Newport Beach, CA (Balboa Island):&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eats.glutto.com\/1522022\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Sugar \u2018n Spice<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eats.glutto.com\/1522022\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/los-angeles-foods-known-for-frozen-banana-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"los angeles foods known for frozen banana\" class=\"wp-image-34527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/los-angeles-foods-known-for-frozen-banana-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/los-angeles-foods-known-for-frozen-banana-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/los-angeles-foods-known-for-frozen-banana-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/los-angeles-foods-known-for-frozen-banana-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/los-angeles-foods-known-for-frozen-banana-610x610.jpg 610w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/los-angeles-foods-known-for-frozen-banana-510x510.jpg 510w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/los-angeles-foods-known-for-frozen-banana-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/gluttodigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/los-angeles-foods-known-for-frozen-banana.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>photo:&nbsp;Sugar \u2018n Spice on Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Julian apple pie in Julian, CA:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eats.glutto.com\/329\"><span 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