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Where to Eat in California: Dodger Dog From Joshua Weissman
This guide turns I Tried Celebrities Favorite Foods from Joshua Weissman into a practical restaurant map with 12 saved spots around Central LA, Astoria, and Beverly Hills. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a steak house, and a bakery stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Joshua Weissman embarked on a culinary journey to test celebrity recommendations, finding that Tom Segura currently holds the lead with high-scoring pastries and fine dining. He was particularly impressed by a world-class sfogliatella and what he described as the best deviled eggs he has ever encountered. While nostalgic for Dodger Dogs, he found the actual food quality at some celebrity-endorsed spots to be a mix of hits and misses.
What this map is good for
- Planning a mexican restaurant stop or short itinerary in Central LA.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 12 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Mastro's Steakhouse
Fine Dining Restaurant in 246 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA, Beverly Hills, California, United States
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available - Ciccio Bomba
Bakery in 1100 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA, Zilker, Texas, United States
Hours: Hours available - Dodger Stadium
Stadium in 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA, Elysian Park, California, United States - Casa Bonita
Mexican Restaurant in 6715 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80214, USA, Edgewood, Colorado, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Brique French Toastery
Meal Takeaway in 2366 Pelham Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA, West Los Angeles, California, United States
Hours: Hours available - Rosario's
Deli in 22-55 31st St, Astoria, NY 11105, USA, Astoria, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Jeffrey's
Steak House in 1204 W Lynn St, Austin, TX 78703, USA, Old West Austin, Texas, United States
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available - Max & Helen's
American Restaurant in 127 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004, USA, Central LA, California, United States
Hours: Hours available - République
French Restaurant in 624 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA, Central LA, California, United States
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - Fatburger
Hamburger Restaurant in 1611 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA, East Hollywood, California, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Peter Luger Steak House
Steak House in 178 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA, Southside, New York, United States
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available - El Cholo - The Original
Mexican Restaurant in 1121 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006, USA, Central LA, California, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Dodger Dog
- Super Dodger Dog
- Enchiladas (red and green sauce)
- Cardamom buns
- Sfogliatella
- Coffee
- Deviled eggs
- Steak
- 1 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Visited Dodger Stadium for hot dogs
- Explored Casa Bonita restaurant
- Watched cliff divers perform
- Met comedian Tom Segura
- Visited Ciccio Bomba bakery
- Dined at Jeffrey's fine dining restaurant
- Traveled to Austin, Texas
- Visited Bric French Toastery
Planning notes for New York
New York City, situated at the mouth of the Hudson River, was established as a Dutch trading post named New Amsterdam in 1625. In 1664, English forces took control of the settlement and renamed it New York. The city served as the first capital of the United States under the Constitution from 1785 to 1790, and it was the site of George Washington’s first presidential inauguration at Federal Hall. Historically, the city’s growth was accelerated by the 1825 completion of the Erie Canal.
Must-try foods nearby
- Pastrami on Rye
The quintessential NYC deli sandwich, best experienced at Katz's Delicatessen. It features hand-carved, thick-cut. - The New York Slice
A wide, thin-crust pizza slice that is foldable yet crispy. While Joe's Pizza remains the gold standard for a classic plain slice, L'Industrie Pizzeria is the current trendsetter. - Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese
An iconic Jewish 'appetizing' staple. Traditionally served on a hand-rolled. - Halal Chicken and Rice Platter
The ultimate NYC street food, popularized by The Halal Guys. It consists of yellow saffron rice topped with gyro meat or grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, and pita. - New York Cheesecake
Unlike its fluffier counterparts, the NYC version is famously dense, smooth, and extra creamy due to a heavy reliance on cream cheese and egg yolks.
When to go: The best times to visit New York are during the spring (April to June) and fall (September to early November) when temperatures are mild and the city’s parks are most vibrant. While winter offers festive holiday atmosphere, it can be bitterly cold.
Local tips
- Always stand to the right on sidewalks and escalators to allow fast-moving locals to pass on the left.
- Pay for subway and bus fares by tapping any contactless credit card or mobile wallet at the OMNY turnstiles.
- Tip between 18% and 22% at sit-down restaurants, as service staff rely on gratuities for their primary income.
- Avoid entering empty subway cars on an otherwise crowded train, as they are usually empty due to a lack of air conditioning or unpleasant odors.
What travelers are noticing
- The Hip Hop Museum: Opening in the Bronx as the first institution entirely dedicated to the genre's culture and history.
- America’s 250th Anniversary: Large-scale celebrations including 'Sail the 4th' featuring international tall ships in New York Harbor.
- Soft Partying: A shift toward wellness-focused, sensory-friendly social events like sound baths, run clubs, and early-start dance parties.
Extra place context
- Peter Luger
Known for: Dry-Aged Porterhouse Steak. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Dry-Aged Porterhouse Steak
Official tourism resource
The official visitor information website for Los Angeles, providing guides on things to do, places to stay, and dining in the city's diverse neighborhoods.
Planning questions
Where did Joshua Weissman eat in California?
This guide maps all 12 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in California.
What are the must-try foods in California?
Creator picks from the video include Dodger Dog, Super Dodger Dog, Enchiladas (red and green sauce), Cardamom buns. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.