California · 5 spots

Larry's Pilgrimage List — California

In-character pilgrimage ideas for California, with the existing food notes and map links.

Compiled from public sources. These are neighborhoods, markets, feasts and food areas worth seeking out, not reviews or rankings of specific restaurants. Larry's notes are tongue-in-cheek. Hours and details change, so confirm before you go.

  1. Tony's Pizza Napoletana

    San Francisco, CA

    Area: city-level location

    The headliner: Sausage and peppers

    Other food ideas

    1. Margherita pizza
    2. Meatballs
    3. Calzone
    4. Burrata
    Location on Google Maps →
  2. Bay Cities Italian Deli

    Santa Monica, CA

    Area: city-level location

    The headliner: Sausage and peppers

    Other food ideas

    1. The Godmother sub
    2. Meatball sandwich
    3. Lasagna
    4. Cannoli
    Location on Google Maps →
  3. Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica

    Pismo Beach, CA

    Area: city-level location

    The headliner: Sausage and peppers

    Other food ideas

    1. Linguine with clams
    2. Lasagna
    3. Veal piccata
    4. Tiramisu
    Location on Google Maps →
  4. Mona Lisa Ristorante

    San Francisco, CA

    Area: city-level location

    The headliner: Sausage and peppers

    Other food ideas

    1. Gnocchi
    2. Meatballs
    3. Garlic bread
    4. Chicken parm
    Location on Google Maps →
  5. Mangiamo

    Los Angeles, CA

    Area: city-level location

    The headliner: Sausage and peppers

    Other food ideas

    1. Meatball sub
    2. Lasagna
    3. Chicken parm
    4. Cannoli
    Location on Google Maps →
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