west coast snacks: SAVORIES

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We ate the sweets, but we could not forget to indulge in some savory deliciousness on our trip either! Salty, meaty yumminess coming at ya!

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In-N-Out, Goletea

No trip to California is complete with In-N-Out Burger (I guess, that’s what they say). We got Double- Doubles, and two orders of french fries: one regular, one animal style (gotta try it). Delicious fast food at its finest, plus we were starving.

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Eggslut, Los Angeles

Thankfully, located on the edge of Grand Central Market in LA, Eggslut saved us right in time. We were starving, hot and pretty hangry, but delicious Eggslut sammies put most everything right. We ordered the Nita and Gaucho sandwiches (not the burger against my better judgment). Despite the heavy dose of bread from the Veneto roll, the insides were eggslutty and delicious. The pulled pork was soft and melted our mouths, melding with the smooth luxury of runny yolk. And the tart and tangy chimicurri and pickled red onions made the spice crusted seared wagyu steak much more delicious.

Eggslut guy: How was it?

Diner: Delicious, I love eggs!

Eggslut guy: You’ve come to the right place

Diner: Slutty eggs are even better!

Eggslut guy: Slutty anything is better!

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Wexler’s, Los Angeles

Holy corned beef! I love corned beef anything. Our Reuben sandwich from Wexler’s was piled high with thick, chucky slices of corned beef, some melty swiss, a thin layer of sauerkraut and an even thinner layer of Thousand Island dressing. The sandwich was incredible greasy— tolerable for the first half, but extremely difficult for the second. This was unfortunate as the heavy-duty sandwich was off to a great start.

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the MOST important meal of the day : Sam A.M.

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It’s a sweet small spot in Paulus Hook, Jersey City— just enough room to keep busy and demand a wait, but a high enough turnover that things move quickly. The menu is brief with just enough sweet and enough savory to please. A few breakfast sandwiches constructed with fresh eggs and seasonal ingredients, some lunch sandwiches topped with roasted chicken or BBQ brisket, a succinct list of plates like omelets and scrambles, and a few salads sweet and savory alike. On top of that, Sam A.M. offers a wild list of fresh doughnuts— from glazed to cake, filled and topped— and other pastry and tasty treats.

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The classic breakfast sandwich was crisp and crunchy, thin and small. A thick slice of bacon interrupted the salty cheese and the cooked-through egg. It was all things that breakfast sandwiches need, but was not fat enough to be filling. The seasoned hash browns were tasty and warm on the side of the plate, a nice addition to the slender sandwich.

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As for the chicken and waffles, it was a dramatic twist on the classic. It was fresh and hearty. The gravy soaked pulled chicken draped the soft Belgian waffles, fluffy like biscuits, while a sweet and tangy cranberry syrup added dimension. The flavors, much like the menu, successfully mixed sweet and savory, and danced on the tongue to bring together two ends of the spectrum. It was rich and lavish. The creamy gravy made the waffle delicate and submissive, heavy and tender at the same time. Even the stringy juicy chicken was under the command of the gravy.

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French toast is a brunch necessary, and this challah french toast was utterly scrumptious, topped with soaked berries and dusted with a little powdered sugar. The bread was just soft enough, custardy, not too eggy, with moments of vanilla. But the berries, the black and blue berries were like drenched gems, brandied beauties, icing on the delightful cake. The little fruits made syrup almost superfluous, but still a sweet addition, bringing on a little saccharine note.

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Doughnuts to-go were necessary. The Boston cream doughnut, slathered with stiff dark chocolate and filled with wet pale yellow cream, did not even make it home. It was a luxury that Dunkin Donuts could never afford; real and alive. The recommended applesauce doughnut was cakey and pretty, dense like any dessert should be.

The sundrenched room made for a lovely little brunch; clatters and chatters and Saturday banter. A friendly staff, delicious doughnuts and super strong coffee make Sam A.M. Café more than just a sweet spot.

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