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Oohs and Aahs (mini-review)

Oohs and Aahs Soul Food $13-$22 for a dinner with one meat, two sides, and bread. 1005 U Street NW (between N 10th St & N 11th St) Washington, DC 20001 Oohs and Aahs is one of the most famous Soul Food joints in DC, kind of like what Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles would be to LA. Considering how large the African American...

In-n-Out

In-n-Out Fast Food Burger $3 for the classic Double Double. $6 for the whole combo. Various locations throughout the West I went to the one at: 119 S. BRAND BLVD. GLENDALE, CA 91204 All right, so if...

Spitz

Middle Eastern Fast Food (Doner Kebab). About $10 for a doner kebab and a side. I went to the location in Eagle Rock: 2506 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041. When I was in Germany, I ate a lot of Doner Kebab, a really fatty type of kebab in which the meat is cooked in fat (its own I think) on a skewer. The meat is shaved...

Pink’s Hot Dogs

Fast Food Hot Dog/Fries/Burger. $3.50 for the standard chili dog. Hot dogs go up to $6.50. 709 North La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038-3338. The other night, I was hitting up some bars and clubs on the Sunset strip with my friend Paul. After a couple drinks, though, both of us got the late night mad munchies, and we embarked...

The Counter

“Slow” Fast Food Burger/Classic Diner (You can sit down here without feeling awkward). About $7.50 to $15 for burgers, depending on toppings and meat quantity. Specialty burgers go for less than $10. Various locations throughout California, with a small presence (i.e. one site) in numerous other states and even in Australia and...

The Original Tommy’s

The Original Tommy’s About $5 for the whole combo (double chili burger, with fries and drink). Various Locations throughout CA and some in Las Vegas I went to the one at: 1717 Colorado Blvd. Eagle Rock, CA Some would argue that Los Angeles is somewhat of a burger haven—and for good reason! LA is full of “famous” burger...

Poquito Mas

Poquito Mas Mexican Fast Food Burritos from $5 to $10 Various locations throughout CA I went to the one at: 2635 West Olive Blvd Burbank, CA 91505 Living in LA, I can’t help but be a fan of Mexican food, given the large Mexican population and the large number of fantastic Mexican restaurants. And there’s no Mexican dish I like...

The Hat

The Hat Fast Food. Famous Pastrami Sandwich. $7 for the pastrami and less than $5 for a burger. Expect to pay a bit over $10 with side and drink. Various locations throughout CA I went to the one in Pasadena in LA: 491 N. Lake Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101 It should be apparent by now that I’m quite the pastrami fanatic. I’ve already...

Oinkster

Oinkster Fast Food Burger About $10 for a full meal of burger, fries, and drink 2005 Colorado Blvd, Eagle Rock, CA Although I enjoy a nice meal, sometimes I’m in the mood for some nice, cheap fast food. The only problem with fast food is that it typically sacrifices quality for time. That’s why I was quite intrigued when a...