Some say that this popular San Franciscan delicacy was invented by a San Francisco chef as an alternative to the Italian frittata, and others claim that it came to be when a starving musician ordered an omelet after hours but asked the chef to add something extra to the eggs.

Whatever its origin story is, Joe's special is a big, comforting, and hearty mixture of spinach, eggs, ground beef, and onions that is usually served for breakfast in Joe's - a popular Bay Area chain restaurant dating back to the 1920s. Even though it is not a fancy dish, it is soul-comforting and great for curing hangovers, best when paired with a good India Pale Ale beer.