PiratesMansion
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I'll second this. I ordered a Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza there that was delicious. Definitely better than my previous experiences at Antojito's and Toothsome's.
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Phroobar
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Here is Ohana BBQ.
There is an Original Tommy's on Laurel Canyon 5601 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91607
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There is an Original Tommy's on Laurel Canyon 5601 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91607
Phroobar
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Has anyone been to The Front Yard on 4222 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood? It looks interesting.
www.thefrontyardla.com
Studio City Restaurant | North Hollywood | The Front Yard
Experience exceptional dining at our restaurant, featuring a diverse menu crafted from the finest ingredients. Reserve your table for a delightful meal.
www.thefrontyardla.com
Disney Analyst
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mickEblu
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Has anyone been to The Front Yard on 4222 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood? It looks interesting.
Studio City Restaurant | North Hollywood | The Front Yard
Experience exceptional dining at our restaurant, featuring a diverse menu crafted from the finest ingredients. Reserve your table for a delightful meal.
Yeah, we went a few years ago. Food was just Ok. Not memorable. We never went back. Ambiance is nice.
D.Silentu
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I had a nice dinner there once. The highlights were the atmosphere and their cheese biscuit appetizer. A caveat to the aforementioned former compliment: it is close to the street, which can be occasionally noisy.
denyuntilcaught
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Meh.Has anyone been to The Front Yard on 4222 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood? It looks interesting.
Studio City Restaurant | North Hollywood | The Front Yard
Experience exceptional dining at our restaurant, featuring a diverse menu crafted from the finest ingredients. Reserve your table for a delightful meal.
However, Firefly off Ventura and Bacari Sherman Oaks are two of my favs.
Nirya
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Honestly if you take the five minute drive either up Lankershim to NoHo Arts District or west along Ventura Boulevard into Studio City, you'll find so much better food than Universal has to offer.
NoHo has a bunch of smaller places, such as:
- Vui Ve (they just opened, they do pho and had a perfect bone broth)
- EAT (one of the better brunch spots in the area IMO)
- Pitfire (it's a local chain but open really late and good pizzas)
- A ton of good bars
And Studio City has:
- Bacari (again, another local chain but the tapas are good and you can't beat their drink deal)
- Black Market Liquor Bar (recent changed to a dinner place, but another excellent tapas place)
- Laurel Tavern (one of my favorite bars)
- McConnells Ice Cream (it's better than Salt and Straw, fight me)
Considering you can be done with Universal Hollywood fairly quickly, there's no reason to do anything other than snack while you're there and then go get a proper meal when you're done.
NoHo has a bunch of smaller places, such as:
- Vui Ve (they just opened, they do pho and had a perfect bone broth)
- EAT (one of the better brunch spots in the area IMO)
- Pitfire (it's a local chain but open really late and good pizzas)
- A ton of good bars
And Studio City has:
- Bacari (again, another local chain but the tapas are good and you can't beat their drink deal)
- Black Market Liquor Bar (recent changed to a dinner place, but another excellent tapas place)
- Laurel Tavern (one of my favorite bars)
- McConnells Ice Cream (it's better than Salt and Straw, fight me)
Considering you can be done with Universal Hollywood fairly quickly, there's no reason to do anything other than snack while you're there and then go get a proper meal when you're done.
mickEblu
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Laurel Tavern has a great burger! Or at least they did the last time I went there years ago. Great bacon Brussels sprouts too.
McConnells is much better than Salt n Straw. My favorite is the sea salt cream and cookies (soft chocolate chip cookies y’all not Oreos).
Have you ever had one of those Ficelli sandwiches at Joan’s on Third right down the street? Delicious ham and cheese baguettes. So simple but all the ingredients are very high quality. Thinly sliced French style ham, fromage di affinois (just looked it up lol) a Brie like cheese on a small fresh baguette.
Nirya
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I'm gonna have to try it, especially since I'm on break now.
Wow that’s the exact opposite of the east coast. Vivo is an ok Italian restaurant that is overshadowed by Mama Della’s at Portifino. Meanwhile Toothsomes is one of the best casual choices.
PiratesMansion
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Eh, I've tried Toothsome's on both coasts and was underwhelmed both times. A steampunk chocolate and dessert restaurant should be right up my alley, but it just didn't thrill me in either location. The only thing that really worked for me at all was the appetizer chocolate bread.
Can't speak for Vivo in Orlando and haven't made it to any of the UOR hotels, unfortunately.
Professortango1
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Toothsome has decent food. Not great, but not terrible. The issue is the pricing and the underwhelming restaurant area. The exterior and lobby looks exciting, then the dining area is some TV screens on walls showing a CGI loop and very little else to look at other than some railing and ceiling fans.
Food is a little better than Rain Forest Cafe, but the ambiance isn't as fun or campy.
Food is a little better than Rain Forest Cafe, but the ambiance isn't as fun or campy.
Are you asking for your overall trip or specifically while you're in the park and need something to keep you going without leaving?
I haven't been for about a year but our go-to was 3 Broomsticks. They've dumbed down the menu over time but it's still the most edible in-park. Jurassic was okaaay, as was a Simpsons burger. There's always ice cream.
I haven't been for about a year but our go-to was 3 Broomsticks. They've dumbed down the menu over time but it's still the most edible in-park. Jurassic was okaaay, as was a Simpsons burger. There's always ice cream.
Phroobar
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The prepackaged salad in the french quarter was acceptable. Knott's prepackaged salad is better though.
Regular theme park food is typically not very good to begin with. Even Disneyland regular food isn't that great. You eat it to keep your blood sugar high enough for all the walking and standing in line.
Regular theme park food is typically not very good to begin with. Even Disneyland regular food isn't that great. You eat it to keep your blood sugar high enough for all the walking and standing in line.
Yeah, the grab and goes at the French bistro were also good enough. Palace Cafe has the same menu.
Disney Analyst
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Specifically for when we are in the park. Wasn’t sure if there was a menu item or place people generally thought was worth having, as we will be trying to do lunch and dinner without leaving…
Three broomsticks is definitely one spot we will have lunch or dinner at.
I’ve already scouted some other places nearby (In N Out obviously, and potentially Roadside Taco).
PiratesMansion
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Just a heads up @Disney Analyst that unlike Orlando, the USH City Walk is outside of the security perimeter, so you will have to go through security once again if you head to CW for lunch.
Rich T
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Californian-in-Florida Notes:
The Epic Universe Preview Center at UOR Citywalk officially opened to the GP today. Spent an hour there royally geeking out.
Lots of merch for all 4 IP lands and the park In general. Some photo op portal murals and lots of helpful team members. Great music score playing—A very nice presentation overall. Didn’t use the AR app today; the model was great on its own.
The Epic Universe Preview Center at UOR Citywalk officially opened to the GP today. Spent an hour there royally geeking out.
Lots of merch for all 4 IP lands and the park In general. Some photo op portal murals and lots of helpful team members. Great music score playing—A very nice presentation overall. Didn’t use the AR app today; the model was great on its own.