Ep 6. Los Angeles

In the sixth episode of the first season of "I'll Have What Phil's Having," host Phil Rosenthal takes viewers on a culinary journey through his hometown of Los Angeles. Rosenthal begins his tour by visiting a local farmer's market where he tries various fresh fruits and vegetables, including a unique fruit known as the cherimoya.

Next, Rosenthal heads to the Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights to try some of the city's best Mexican food. He visits a local taqueria and indulges in tacos, burritos, and other Mexican delicacies. Rosenthal even gets a lesson in making homemade tortillas from a local woman who has been making them for decades.

Rosenthal also takes viewers to some of his favorite restaurants in Los Angeles, including Gjelina in Venice, where he tries their mouth-watering pizzas and other delicious farm-to-table dishes. He also visits the iconic Los Angeles steakhouse, Musso & Frank Grill, where he indulges in their famous flannel cakes.

Throughout the episode, Rosenthal also explores the eclectic food scene in Los Angeles, which includes everything from food trucks to fine dining establishments. He visits a Korean BBQ spot in Koreatown, where he tries traditional Korean dishes like bibimbap and kimchi jjigae.

Finally, Rosenthal ends his culinary journey in Los Angeles with a visit to his favorite ice cream shop, Scoops, where he tries some of their unique and unconventional flavors such as brown bread and Guinness.

Rosenthal's love for his hometown of Los Angeles shines through in this episode as he takes viewers on a tour of the city's diverse food scene. His enthusiasm and humor make this episode not only informative but also highly entertaining. Viewers are sure to come away from this episode with a newfound appreciation for the food culture in Los Angeles.