Fun fact: falafel means “little ball” in Arabic. Real fact: Dune has some of the best falafels in LA, and they are curled up in soft thick pita which has just come out from the grill, with a little za’atar...
People debate about Pizzeria Mozza being the best pizza in Los Angeles, and it’s a close call. The dough is thin, irregular as it should be — which allows it to be crispier in some parts and softer in others. Nancy...
On La Brea, a small brick patio hides an excellent pastry shop, just like Tartine Bakery a few blocks North. Don’t be fooled by all the young ladies flocking to The Sycamore Kitchen for a Stumptown Cappuccino after their yoga...
Cassell’s began serving burgers in 1948, and they have the best ones in Los Angeles for a while. After he passed away, Cassell’s was recreated in the superb Hotel Normandie, with the same furniture and the same menu. An extremely...
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and there’s nothing we hate more than the overpriced prix fixe menus and cheesily decorated dining rooms that come with it. Thankfully there are plenty of spots in LA to head for a...
It might not be the best Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles, nor the most courteous service. But nowhere else can you order a toro tartare with caviar just over the Pacific Ocean — while sitting right next to the Kardashian...
Canelés, once a rare find in Los Angeles, have nearly become as ubiquitous as avocado toast. Hailing from Bordeaux, the canelé is notoriously difficult to master and this is evident from the number of pale and soggy confections being hawked...
