These CA Neighborhood Restaurants Are Among 'America's Favorite'

CALIFORNIA — Thirteen lucky California eateries were recently mentioned on the pages of the well-known culinary magazine, Bon Appétit. Local dining spots in both Northern and Southern California were included among the publication’s list of "America's Favorite Neighborhood Restaurants."

In the feature, the magazine said it asked 80 of the "most interesting" people — celebrities, professional athletes, fashion designers and more — where they like to eat. They then compiled the selected restaurants into a list divided up by geographical locations.

"These are the spots we return to again and again, the places that make no claim to be the ‘newest’ or the ‘trendiest’ and that's precisely why we love them," the magazine says. (Get Patch real-time email alerts for the latest news from your California neighborhood. Also, download the free Patch iPhone app or free Patch Android app. Also, be sure to follow your local Patch on Facebook!)

Here are the California dining spots included on the list and by whom they come recommended:

• Alebrije’s, Santa Ana: favorite of Gustavo Arellano, author, “Taco USA”
• Dirty Birds, San Diego: favorite of Jimmy O. Yang, actor “Silicon Valley”
• Trujillo’s, San Diego: favorite of Jimmy O. Yang, actor “Silicon Valley”
• Butter Cream Bakery, Napa: favorite of writer Kira Garcia
• Anchor Oyster Bar, San Francisco: favorite of Kara Swisher, technology journalist and co-founder of Recode
• The Fillmore, San Francisco: favorite of Shakirah Simley, writer
• Hugo’s Tacos, Los Angeles: favorite of Fred Armisen, actor and comedian
• Prime Pizza, Los Angeles: favorite of Lauren Bans, writer
• Café Bizou, Sherman Oaks: favorite of Jenni Konner, showrunner and writer, “Girls”
• Playground, Santa Ana: favorite of Tony Gonzalez, FOX sports analyst and former NFL tight end
• Linda’s Seabreeze Cafe, Santa Cruz: favorite of Elaheh Nozari, Bon Appétit commerce editor
• Pinoy BBQ ATBP, Milpitas: favorite of Elaine Castillo, author “America Is Not The Heart”
• Puran’s Restaurant, Los Angeles: favorite of Patton Oswalt, comedian and actor, “A.P. Bio”

Here’s what the celebrities had to say about their favorite local eateries.

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