Celeb-Rated: ALF

Updated: April 07, 2008

In the late '80s, "ALF," a furry alien from the planet Melmac, made his TV comedy debut when he crashed in the Tanner family garage and made viewers laugh each week with his troublemaking antics. Now, for the first time ever, the lovable and sarcastic creature, (aka Gordon Shumway), proudly shares his top picks for a good time--cats not included.

On this page:At Home: Los Angeles, On the Road.

At Home: Los Angeles

  1. 1 3 Star Rating: Average Mr Chow Restaurant
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    344 N Camden Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (map)

    ?A great place to chow down. Pun intended. I may be from another planet, but I know good Chinese food when I taste it. This is it, hands down.?

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Dukes Malibu
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    21150 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 (map)

    "Love Malibu, love the water, love this restaurant. I am a big fan of the barefoot part too, since I don?t wear shoes. Ever. Hard to find ones for my giant furry feet."

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Giovanni's Trattoria & Pizza
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    10026 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 (map)

    "Good Italian restaurant with a name you can trust--for instance, I wouldn?t patronize an Italian eatery named ?Fred?s Place.'"

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Philippe The Original
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    1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (map)

    "I had heard they were famous for their French Dip, so the first time I went there I wore a bathing suit. I soon learned ?french dip? was a term applied to their sandwiches. Nice place. Good food. You don?t need a bathing suit, but bring a towel."

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Roscoe's House of Chicken 'n Waffles
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    1514 N Gower St, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)

    "This place has really rad poultry and carbs. Very popular alternative to those who have shellfish allergies. Still open for business!"

On the Road

  1. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended 13 Cafe & Lounge
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    2475 N Mcmullen Booth Rd Ste M, Clearwater, FL 33759 (map)

    "Just read the name of the place. Need I say more? Didn't think so."

  2. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended The Country Cat Dinner House and Bar
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    7937 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215 (map)

    "All the stuff you wanted as a kid, you can now have as an adult--or an alien--at this joint. Ah, the memories ... "

  3. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Maine Fish Market & Restaurant
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    60 Bridge St, East Windsor, CT 06088 (map)

    "You want seafood? Try this place. Snack on their shellfish, or use it as a ball for my favorite sport, Bouillabaisseball. Your choice."

  4. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Trixie + Peanut Pet Emporium
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    23 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    "Great supplies for your feline meal ... er, I mean, pet. Oops!"

  5. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended La Provence Bakery
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    2300 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gable, FL 33134 (map)

    "I may not be human, but I have a sweet tooth just like any of you, and this is the place to be when that craving hits. Plus, I feel very sophisticated at a French bakery. Je t'aime les chats (I think that means ?I love cats? in French, but don't hold me to it)."

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