"Local favorite" usually means a ride of 10 miles or less. Typical ones include:
Martha's 22nd Street Grill (Sidewalk Café) in Hermosa Beach
Nickie's Café on Gaffey in San Pedro
Hof's Hut on Crenshaw in Torrance
The Back Burner in Hermosa Beach
CJ's pantry, on Catalina, Redondo Beach
Hennesey's on the Pier in Hermosa Beach