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One of my favorites, from Chef Jose Andreas at The Bazaar at SLS Hotel is Cotton Candy Foie Gras.
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The Chili Donut is brought to you by chef Aaron Robins and is three donut holes filled with tangy mustard, spicy chili and Kobe beef. Topped with shaved pickles, cheddar cheese and diced red onions. Available at Boneyard Bistro.
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Bone marrow flan is an Anthony Bourdain favorite, available at Wolfgang Puck’s CUT Restaurant in The Beverly Wilshire Hotel.
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Live octopus is an Asian delicacy. Available at Masan and Neptune Cafe.
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Scorpions on toast was an interesting dish at Typhoon in Santa Monica, before they closed down.
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Fried crickets are popular at Taiwanese beer gardens and as traditional Oaxaquena cuisine. Available at Guelaguetza Restaurant.
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Unfortunately, with Typhoon is Santa Monica shut down, they took all the chicken-stuffed water bugs with them.
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…same goes for the sea worms…
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Fried ants can make a nice appetizer.
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Saddle Peak Lodge is home to exotic game such as elk, buffalo and ostrich.
