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Explore the vibrant culinary scene of California, one city at a time. Our comprehensive restaurant reviews cover everything from bustling urban hotspots to hidden gems in charming towns across the Golden State. Whether you’re craving fresh seafood by the coast, authentic Mexican cuisine in Carmel, or innovative farm-to-table dishes in the Bay Area, you can find detailed reviews, menus, and local insights to help you discover your next unforgettable dining experience. Simply select a city below to start your culinary adventure and find the perfect restaurant for any occasion.

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Ralph Pancetta

Food Critic

In my career are twenty-five-plus years learning the restaurant business – from top to bottom – and six years in a Midwest university learning and polishing my writing skills. I have spent a good number of those years (just how many yet to be determined) on the road and authored well over 150 reviews & articles – and still counting.

I’ve traveled from Maine to Florida, from Boston to San Francisco,  from Seattle to San Diego, and from Dallas to way north of Duluth, sampling and writing about food. And Yes, I love restaurants, I love preparing, writing about, and eating, food. I hope you enjoy reading what I have written!

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