"It’s perfectly acceptable to eat III Mas’s basturma brisket sandwich on the hood of your car, mostly because this Armenian ghost kitchen in Glendale is take-out only. The mess is worth it, though, because this sandwich is best enjoyed fresh. Made with warm blistered pita and sliced brisket so tender it jiggles like beefy Jell-O, its flavor combination whispers “Rueben” thanks to melted Swiss, snappy pickles, and a spicy garlic spread that gets all over your face (ask for extra napkins). Even though it excels at smoked meats, III Mas is mainly a bakery with forearm-length cheese byoreks and 16-inch flatbreads canvased in tomato-y minced beef. Every item (save for that glorious brisket sandwich) is easy to share, so bring friends and maybe a tablecloth for your Toyota Corolla." - brant cox, sylvio martins