[mraines]

Originally Posted by Nana2Teddy

We are waiting for In-N-Out too, but we also miss Stonefire Grill ribs which was walking distance from our home in Westlake Village/Thousand Oaks. We definitely go to In-N-Out every trip home to see our kids and grandson, but none of them live near Stonefire sadly.

I lived in Oak Park not too far from Westlake Village/Thousand Oaks.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by villagernewbie

Would love to see an In-N-Out nearby!

Yes! But I would even be happy with a Jack in the Box.

[fdpaq0580]

Anyone remember Monterey Bay Canners seafood restaurant? Fresh grilled over mesquite wood. Miss them.

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by mraines

I lived in Oak Park not too far from Westlake Village/Thousand Oaks.

Love Oak Park! We went to St Max Catholic Church for a few years but had been St Jude parishioners prior to that because our kids went to school there. Our favorite Mexican restaurant was Margaritas Mexican Grill, which we were just talking about recently. Hubby looked it up and said it looks like it’s closed. Bummer! We had hoped to go there in December when we’re there for Christmas with our kids and grandson.

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Yes! But I would even be happy with a Jack in the Box.

When hubby and I first started dating in 1975 he picked me up one night for dinner and when I asked him where we were going he said he was taking me to a fancy french restaurant, Jacques n zee box, and yep, that’s where we went. 😂

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Pastrami has no business being relegated to a lowly sub roll or bun. It is only glorious if it's first grilled (like bacon, but not as crisp), with a slice of swiss cheese on top, then raw red onion, and spatula'ed onto a slice of butter-side-down rye bread, then topped with another slice of butter-side-up rye bread. Then smashed, and flipped, and cut in half and served with a half-sour pickle on the plate, a handful of mundane ordinary french fries, and a 4-bite side of cole slaw. Bonus points if it's marbled rye.

Anything else is heresy of varying degrees.

In my world putting swiss cheese or any cheese on pastrami is a big no no. Only thing on pastrami is mustard. The pickle is welcome to come but on the side but should be a sour pickle.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by Djean1981

We need a Whataburger, El Pollo Loco, and Cheddars!

Cheddars! I agree Cheddars would be a nice addition to The Villages.

[Battlebasset]

They have Skyline Chili in Orlando, would be nice to have one here.

Not a restaurant, but would love to find a local restaurant that makes Cioppino like Sotto Mare in San Francisco. Had it there about 10 years ago and thought it would be something I could find in the NJ/NY area when I lived there. Never could.

Any suggestions? Short of making it myself?

[Stu from NYC]

How about a good German or Greek restaurant.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

In my world putting swiss cheese or any cheese on pastrami is a big no no. Only thing on pastrami is mustard. The pickle is welcome to come but on the side but should be a sour pickle.

I agree... Unless you're having a "Rachael". Then swiss cheese, russian/thousand island dressing and sauerkraut is required...

[ElDiabloJoe]

Thank you NY'ers and mid-westerners for hijacking the thread back to your own food preferences instead of letting Californians have some representation.

[fdpaq0580]

And whatever happened to Winchell's Doughnuts?

[manaboutown]

I enjoy Pacific Sand Dabs. Woody's Wharf prepares them nicely. Woody's Wharf - Food Menu

The Crab Cooker in Newport Beach is a fun restaurant. Haven't been there since its renovation though. Fresh Seafood Menu in Newport Beach and Tustin: Order Pickup - The Crab Cooker

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

I enjoy Pacific Sand Dabs. Woody's Wharf prepares them nicely. Woody's Wharf - Food Menu

The Crab Cooker in Newport Beach is a fun restaurant. Haven't been there since its renovation though. Fresh Seafood Menu in Newport Beach and Tustin: Order Pickup - The Crab Cooker

Sand dabs! OMG! Used to catch them off the pier at Hermosa Beach in the 50's. And dive for abalone.

[OBRight]

Born and raised in Santa Monica then out to Buena Park for high school. Lived in several places in Orange county then up in the high desert in Lancaster. Way too many restaurants to list. All my family is still out there, we go back.out every year or so to visit.