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Marty’s Hamburger Stand

For many years, I had driven by Marty’s Hamburger Stand and had seen the tiny blue stand with people hovering around it, ordering or waiting for their food. A week or so ago, after running a lunchtime errand in the area, I told myself that if I could easily find parking, I would finally stop by and try their burger and fries. Lo and behold, there was a metered parking space right in front! Taking the cue from the universe, I parked and ordered my first meal.

I had a hankering for a double bacon burger lettuce wrap and was torn between tater tots and curly fries. It was a good omen when I was told I could get both. I watched as the burger patties were grilled and as the bag of packaged fresh lettuce wraps were brought from the back of the stand.

Everything came out perfectly. The lettuce was crisp and fresh, the burger patties were juicy and lightly seasoned and the bacon was crispy but not oily.

The tots had a fluffiness and lightness to them while the curly fries were enveloped in a delicious seasoning coating each curl.

It wasn’t the cheapest casual meal but considering the quality, it was totally worth the cost. I can’t believe it’s taken me 20 years to try out Marty’s Hamburger Stand, but if it makes things right, I’ll definitely be coming back for the next 20!

Marty’s Hamburger Stand

10558 W. Pico Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90064

https://www.restaurantji.com/ca/los-angeles/martys-hamburger-stand-/

Hash Playa Vista

I had been wanting to check out this local breakfast restaurant for quite some time. I had seen the great reviews on Yelp but somehow could not make it over by their daily 2 p.m. closing time until today.

We had to use Waze to find this gem which was ensconced deep within the depths of Playa Vista’s business district, if you will. Luckily there is a stand up sign on the sidewalk which prompts you to enter the driveway and head towards the parking garage. Hash is to the right of the garage and validates parking where on the weekend, all the parking spaces are fair game.

You order the food with the cashier who gives you a number to place on your table. Luckily, we arrived 30 minutes before closing so most of the diners were close to done eating and the kitchen was able to prepare our food within 10 minutes. 

All of the dishes were delicious. I had a basic breakfast of bacon and eggs but I ordered tater tots which were perfectly crispy. My husband ordered buttermilk pancakes which were perfectly thin. His omelette was quite substantial and filling though it also came with tater tots.
All in all, it was a great experience and a great new local find. We’ll be back!
Hash
12121 Bluff Creek Dr., Unit B
Playa Vista, CA 90094

Grace Gambin

A Travel Foodie

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