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My son and I like to go here and reserve seats at the counter. I love watching the goings-on in the kitchen and chatting it up with the chef. While we usually order a range of dishes for starters, I almost always order their burger for my entree, which you have to ask for. It's a crusty double smash burger that has a super smoky flavor and is lathered in their "secret sauce." It comes with chunky fries. Ask for them "Animal Style" — they will be covered in melted American cheese. juniperandivy.com Best Ambience: Leila I love this place because, of course, the atmosphere is stellar. I always love a dark dining room — it's so romantic. It's fun to order a million dishes and share them with a handsome escort. I like that you can use your hands on many of the plates and eat like a beast, but because it's so dark, no one can see you. leilanorthpark.com Best Baked Goods: Izola I am a girl who 30 years ago would drive to Los Angeles just to fill my car with bread and pastries from La Brea Bakery, Nancy Silverton's flagship bakery. Sometimes you would catch Nancy working the counter, a culinary coup for sure. Well, things have changed on the bakery scene since then and now we have many fabulous bakeries here in San Diego, but one that stands out and is totally legit is Izola. Get the Brown Butter Caramel Knot or go savory and try their Muffuletta Croissant, filled with salty cured meats, provolone cheese, and a briny olive salad. izolabakery.com BY TERRYL GAVRE, FOOD EDITOR-AT-LARGE RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE JUNE 2025 63 LEILA: PHOTO BY VINCENT KNAKAL JUNIPER AND IVY: PHOTO COURTESY OF JUNIPER AND IVY IZOLA: PHOTO BY JEFFREY BROWN Favorite Wildcard Dish: e Off-Menu Burger at Juniper and Ivy