Los Angeles
“I love it here because the world comes to me.”
PHIL'S LOS ANGELES LOCATIONS
The Original Farmers Market
Phil joins his wife Monica as they meet friends, Ray and Anna Romano for breakfast at L.A.’s original farmers market. They browse the stalls, and enjoy huevos rancheros, chilaquiles, and morning pastries.
Address: 6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Petit Trois
Phil meets restaurateurs, John Shook and Vinny Dotolo for a meal at Petit Trois the french bistro run by, “phenomenal bad boy French chef Ludo Lefebvre.” They sit at the counter and are treated to bread with imported french butter and a lesson on a very traditional french omelette.
Address: 718 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Valley Address: 13705 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Huckleberry
Phil is delighted to join sitcom writer turned bakery worker, Steve Nathan, at his daughter's Santa Monica bakery Huckleberry. Phil gets a quick tutorial on making the famous pancakes in the kitchen, before meeting Steve back in the dining room to enjoy some brisket hash, green eggs with ham and tons of pastries.
Address: 1014 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Malibu Kitchen
Phil travels up the coast to a very familiar spot run by New York transplant, Bill Miller. Phil is joined by his father Max, his daughter Lily, and his wife Monica for a couple of delectable sandwiches. Phil enjoys his own creation of turkey, brie, cranberry sauce, and greens all on a roll.
Address: 3900 Cross Creek Rd, Malibu, CA 90265
Grand Central Market
Phil is delighted to be joined by Allison Janey for a walking/eating tour of the best indoor market in L.A., Grand Central Market. They try pork tacos, breakfast sandwiches, and some very delicious ice cream. They also visit Belcampo for some incredible burgers and hotdogs.
Address: 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Guerrilla Tacos
Phil joins food journalist Bill Esparza, and comedian Larry Wilmore on a hunt for L.A’s best tacos. They find themselves not at a restaurant, but a taco truck run by Wes Avila called Guerrilla Tacos. They try tons of tacos including calamari steak, beef brisket hash, but the real show stopper was a kampachi tostada with local sea urchin.
Address: 2000 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Langer's Deli
Phil’s next stop in his adopted hometown is Langer’s Deli, Phil’s favorite jewish deli in town, and an L.A institution for over 70 years. Phil is joined by the legendary TV writer and producer Norman Lear, and comedian and writer, Paul Reiser. They sit and enjoy Langer’s famous number 19. A sandwich piled high with pastrami, swiss, coleslaw, and russian dressing on amazing rye bread.
Address: 704 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Homeboy Industries
Phil’s final stop in Los Angeles is Homeboy Bakery, started by Father Greg Boyle with a mission to save and help kids and men who have been affected by gang violence and prison their whole lives. Father Greg’s solution to this was to start a bakery, and hire those affected as a way to turn their life around and begin a new chapter. Phil is taken around the facilities, and even helps out with the making of some very tasty cinnamon bread.
Address: 130 W Bruno St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
