Some food trips are about white tablecloths and long tasting menus. This one is about ribs, sandwiches, pizza and ice cream, all packed into one small California city. The couple behind Bill & Lisa’s Food and Travel spent a day eating their way through El Segundo, and when it was over they skipped the usual ratings and handed out the same grade to every stop.
“We are here in El Segundo, California, just south of LAX,” they say at the start, “you see the planes take off.” The weather was beautiful, a little warm, with a breeze.
Their stops, in the words of the video’s own description, were Britt’s BBQ, Rinaldi’s Italian Deli, EZPZ for pizza, and Creamy Boys for New Zealand ice cream.
Starting With Smoke At Britt’s Barbecue
“In the heart of El Segundo is Britt’s Barbecue,” they say. “They’ve been here for 18 years.” The menu covers ribs, sandwiches, combo platters and bowls, and the couple went with a two meat combo: St. Louis spare ribs and chicken. For sides they picked the most popular ones, mac and cheese and baked beans.
The verdict on the sides was friendly. The mac and cheese was “a good everyday mac and cheese,” and they added that kids will really like it. The sides overall? “Great sides.”
Then the meat. The chicken had “a good smoke,” they said, and was extremely moist. The rib was tender enough that it broke apart on its own. “Cooked amazingly,” they said, with a slight heat to the sauce. The video’s description also points to smoky ribs, juicy chicken and a pulled pork bowl as highlights of the stop.
An Italian Deli Sleeper
Next came Rinaldi’s Italian Deli. The description lists a classic cold sandwich and a hot, cheesy meatball sandwich. By the end of the day, the couple was calling Rinaldi’s original deli “the sleeper,” and said simply: “it was delicious.” A sleeper, for anyone who does not use the word much, is the place that surprises you by being better than you expected.
Pizza, Then Something Sweet
EZPZ was the pizza stop. Creamy Boys was the New Zealand ice cream stop, and the couple clearly enjoyed the whole setup. There are claw machines, stickers, and self serve pints sitting in a freezer, so you can grab your own. And then there is the name. “Who doesn’t like the name Creamy Boys?” they ask.
The Rating System That Rated Nothing
The ending is the best part. Food reviewers often finish with a score for each spot. This couple said they would not. “Instead of rating every single place, we’re just going to give it a Bill and Lisa approved, every place.” Everything recommended, everywhere. They named Britt’s Barbecue, Rinaldi’s original deli and Creamy Boys in the wrap up.
They also asked viewers to share their own favorite local spots, which is a nice touch. If you live in El Segundo, or you have eaten there, the invitation is open.
How To Plan Your Own Eat Around A Small City
You do not need a camera or a big budget to do what this couple did. A food crawl through a small city is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to spend a day. Here are a few ideas to borrow.
- Pick a mix. The couple went from barbecue to a deli to pizza to ice cream. Different styles keep each stop feeling fresh and keep you from getting tired of one flavor.
- Order the popular sides. At Britt’s, they chose the most popular sides with their combo. When you are at a place for the first time, that is often a smart shortcut to what the regulars love.
- Go for a combo. A two meat combo lets you taste more than one thing. They picked ribs and chicken and got to taste two things in one sitting.
- Share and sample. A day of eating adds up. Splitting plates helps you make it to the last stop.
- Look for the sleeper. The deli turned out to be the surprise of the trip. Do not skip the place that looks ordinary.
- Ask the locals. The couple ended by asking viewers for their favorite local spots. A friendly question at the counter can lead you to your next meal.
It is also worth noticing how relaxed the whole thing sounds. Nobody is chasing a trend. They simply pick places with a bit of history, like a barbecue joint that has been around for 18 years, and judge the food on whether it tastes good. That is advice any of us can use the next time we are hungry in an unfamiliar town.
The Bottom Line
Not every food adventure needs a ranking. Sometimes the best verdict is the simplest one: everything we tried was good, and we would go back. For this couple, a small city near the airport turned out to be a great place to spend a warm day with a fork in hand. If you are ever in the neighborhood, with planes overhead and a ribs and ice cream plan, you could do a lot worse.
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