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Springfield, MO Edition: Leong's Asian Diner

8:40 PM
Leong's Asian Diner is "Home of the Original Springfield Style Cashew Chicken!" "Springfield-style cashew chicken comes with a well-documented story. Area natives love the regional favorite, and newcomers ultimately come to adopt it as their own. Residents in Springfield, Missouri have long recognized Mr. David Leong as the originator of Springfield-style cashew chicken,...

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Three Rivers, CA Edition: Lotus Blossom Vietnamese Cuisine

5:33 PM
Perched next to "The Dome" in Three Rivers, California, was Lotus Blossom Vietnamese Cuisine. This pop-up of sorts had just a couple menu items to choose from and seating in the great outdoors. I ordered the lemongrass chicken with noodles, salad and eggrolls. This dish delivers a beautifully balanced combination of freshness and...

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San Bernardino, CA Edition: Baker’s Drive-Thru

2:42 PM
"Burgers, tacos & more" is the name of the game of Baker's Drive Thru, a San Bernardino staple since 1952. In 1952, in his hometown of San Bernardino, Neal Baker opened his first modest hamburger stand on Highland Avenue. Mr. Baker’s love of the business grew, and in 1953 he opened a second...

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Hume, CA Edition: Grant Grove Restaurant

10:39 AM
Grant Grove Restaurant is a breakfast grab & go stop in the Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. These parks are notable for giant sequoia trees, including the General Sherman tree, the largest tree on Earth by volume. The General Sherman tree grows in the Giant Forest, which contains five of the ten...

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Fresno, CA Edition: The Annex Kitchen

8:58 PM
The Annex Kitchen is an Italian-Inspired restaurant influenced by the seasonal offerings of farmers throughout Central California. The cuisine seeks to reflect the rustic, ingredient focused cooking of regional Italy. The focus of the menu revolves around housemade pastas, grilled meats and vegetables from a wood burning hearth, and pizzas baked in the...

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