Magic Mountain’s new chicken and waffles plate was inspired by Roscoe’s — a Los Angeles soul food institution. “It’s an L.A. standard,” Velasco said.

The dining experience at many ski resorts across the country is fairly mundane. Chicken fingers, cheeseburgers, pizza, and french fries populate menus at prices that make our collective heads spin.

Magic Mountain’s new chicken and waffles plate was inspired by Roscoe’s — a Los Angeles soul food institution. “It’s an L.A. standard,” Velasco said.

Six Flags Magic Mountain Executive Chef Robert Velasco at the Valencia amusement park. (Courtesy of Six Flags) Velasco invited me out to the Valencia amusement park to try the new pepperoni pizza, ...