The Food Rorschach Test: What Do You See in What You Eat?

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Anne Fishbein
The communal table at Son of a Gun

If you answered mostly A:
You seem to be quite introspective, the type of person who would take your answers to this fun quiz and present them to your actual therapist to determine what it means to see circles and rocks in photos of food. Perhaps you then would appreciate a few places where you could have a nice meal while reading, say, Alison Bechdel's latest memoir? Pizzeria Mozza, Son of a Gun and The Tasting Kitchen are all great spots, among others, to grab a bite alone with a book.


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G. Snyder
Salad at Alma

If you answered mostly B:
For you, the personal is the political; nearly everything is framed within a larger socio-political context. Thus you no doubt would love farm-to-table spots like Fig and Cooks County, as well as Eva and Alma. If you're feeling a little more casual and low-key, try the jams, preserves and coffee at SQIRL.


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G. Snyder
Sandwiches at Roma Italian Deli

If you answered mostly C:
On the scale of Bert to Ernie, you're definitely more Bert. A bit of a literalist and possibly a little emotionally distant, you may have grown impatient with this game; in fact, we bet you're only playing along to kill some time before your next meeting. But, while you're here, you may as well plan your next meal, preferably at a straightforward, no-nonsense place: Try Roma Italian Deli for its no-frills sandwich, or Pho Filet for a simple, satisfying bowl of phở.


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B. Hansen
Duff Goldman at Duff's Cakemix

If you answered mostly D:
You're definitely more Ernie than Bert. You and your imagination, then, will love the happy frenzy at dim sum hour, or the fun, if loud, environments at restaurants like Bestia. And you almost certainly would relish the opportunity to make your own cakes at Duff's Cakemix.


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G. Snyder
Porchetta from The Porchetta Truck

If you answered mostly E:
Apparently, bacon for you is less a trend that has jumped the shark and more of a way of life. And so you'll enjoy the fantastic house-cured bacon served during Canele's weekend brunch, as well as the crispy slices at Storefront. In this same meaty vein, do yourself a favor and chase down the The Porchetta Truck -- this could be your new pork obsession of 2013.


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Pizzeria Mozza

641 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA

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Son of a Gun

8370 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA

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The Tasting Kitchen

1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA

Category: Restaurant

Fig Santa Monica

101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA

Category: Restaurant

Cooks County

8009 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Category: Restaurant

Eva Restaurant

7458 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

Category: Restaurant

Alma

952 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA

Category: Restaurant

Sqirl

720 N. Virgil Ave., Los Angeles, CA

Category: General

Roma Italian Deli and Grocery

918 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA

Category: Restaurant

Pho Filet

9463 E. Garvey Ave., South El Monte, CA

Category: Restaurant

Bestia

2121 E. 7th Place, Los Angeles, CA

Category: Restaurant

Duff's Cakemix

8302 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA

Category: Restaurant

Canele

3219 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

Category: Music

Storefront

4624 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

Category: Restaurant

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