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    Good Food

    Where to Eat in the San Fernando Valley

    Lindsay William-Ross is the Editor in Chief at LAist .

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    By Evan Kleiman • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Lindsay William-Ross is the Editor in Chief at LAist. Her restaurant suggestions for dining in the San Fernando Valley are:

    Black Market

    11915 Ventura Blvd

    Studio City

    Recommended: Mussels, Deep Fried Fluffer - Nutter, Cocktails

    Firenze Osteria

    4212 Lankershim Blvd

    Toluca Lake

    Recommended: Lamb with Braised Pistachios, Gnocchi, Wine

    Raphael

    11616 Ventura Blvd

    Studio City

    Recommended: Beer and Pretzel Dessert with White Allagash Sorbet

    11938 Ventura Blvd

    Studio City

    Recommended: Burger

    The Local Peasant

    14058 Ventura Blvd

    Sherman Oaks

    Recommended: Burger

    The Federal Bar

    5303 Lankershim Blvd

    North Hollywood

    Recommended: Beer

    Vicious Dogs

    5231 Lankershim Blvd

    North Hollywood

    Recommended: Sweet and Spicy Kielbasa, Chicago Dog, Veggie Dog, Onion Rings

    Otis Jackson’s Soul Dog

    5166 Lankershim Blvd

    North Hollywood

    Recommended: Signature House Hotdog, Sweet Potato Fries

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    The full episode

    7 of 8
    Squid Ink; Tim Burton Pie; The Best Breakfast in LA
    1. 0:00Combating a Global Famine
    2. 0:0030th Anniversary of the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market
    3. 0:00Market Report
    4. 0:00A How-To Guide to Extracting Squid Ink
    5. 0:00Jonathan Gold's Favorite Pancakes
    6. 0:00What Happens When Tim Burton Meets Pie
    7. 0:00Where to Eat in the San Fernando ValleyYou’re reading this
    8. 0:00The Best Breakfast Spots in LA
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