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12 California Restaurants That Look Simple But Serve Meals First-Timers Remember

I’ve learned not to judge dinner by the sign out front, mostly because the best meals keep proving me wrong. The places that look easiest...

By Eliza Thornton · Jul 5, 2026

Field Notes

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Destinations

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Wanderlust

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Editor's Selection

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12 California Restaurants That Look Simple But Serve Meals First-Timers Remember

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The Atlas

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Travel Dispatch

Field Notes

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