How can you say no to a sandwich that's stuffed with jalapeno poppers and mozzarella sticks? You can't. And luckily I didn't, because the King Koopa ($12.21) at Ike's Place is about as amazing as a sandwich can get. The Koopa starts with a meatball sub, a good meatball sub, one with a thin layer of marinara sauce and all-beef meatballs that are actually moist and well spiced. Then it gets a little crazy: The meatballs are topped with the jalapeño poppers and mozzarella sticks. More

Classic '50s diner and shake shop Peninsula Creamery, in Palo Alto's downtown and Stanford Shopping Center, may be known for their burgers and malts, but it's the tuna melt that I always order. More