New Year's Day Dining
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Legend has it that Philippe’s originated the French dip sandwich in 1908, a happy accident created by a French roll dropped in a drippings-filled roasting pan. Whether this is fact or urban legend, Philippe’s signature French dips – available with beef, pork, lamb, ham or roasted turkey – are truly special. At its present location since 1951, Philippe’s is rarely without a crowd. A favorite pre-Dodgers game eating spot, the restaurant is truly a Los Angeles institution. The open, friendly dining area features sawdust-strewn floors and long family-style tables that coax customers to share a sense of camaraderie. In addition to the dip sandwiches, a variety of soups, salads and sides are available. Sliced pickles and creamy potato salad are an excellent compliment to any menu option. Unusual options such as pickled eggs, beets and pigs feet are available for daring customers. And don’t forget the famous ten-cent cup of coffee, which has remained incredibly cheap since 1977.
Picks by Elina-Shatkin
Phillipes french dips really are good, and you can order them with various meats like pork and chicken besides beef. I always take my Dad here before a Dodger's game, then walk around China town for a bit afterwards to melt off some of the calories (China Town is down...
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I have no idea why this place is so famous. In fact, it is hard to believe it has been in business for longer than a month. The beef French dip was a...
Seeing as I am on my french dip craze at the moment and that I spend quite a bit of time dreaming of Philippe's and LC's (Lion's Choice) sandwiches, I...
I stumbled across Philippe's while in search of the Tamale Festival that I never found. My boy friend was complaining that if he is not going to eat a damn...
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