Suddenly, like a mirage in the high desert, Mammoth Lakes appears, and with it, the promise of what locals and in-the-know travelers whisper about with reverence: The Stove, where breakfast isn’t just ...

The banana cream pie, in particular, is nothing short of a religious experience—a perfect trinity of flaky crust, silky custard, and fresh bananas, crowned with a cloud of real whipped cream that puts ...