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If, and when, you're in Los Angeles,

Marty D's

should not be missed. Here are some reasons why:

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Old-school soda fountain

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Incredibly nice staff (Marty himself invited us in!)

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Great selection of condiments (including spicy and sweet mustards, homemade dill relish and onion compote)

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8-inch beef kosher dogs served in a warm, poppy-seed buns

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Candy apple-colored bar

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Premium ice cream and homemade hot fudge (ignore the part on the menu that says to order it if you're not too hungry though...it's big).

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Perfectly crisp regular and sweet potato fries We left the diner excruciatingly full, but we're already planning a trip back sometime very soon.

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