All Time
All Time started as our favorite breakfast burrito spot but it’s now literally open all the time. All Time is all grown up, serving wine and sensual plates which make you feel like you’re having dinner at a good friend’s...
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Ceviche Project
When giving a morning-after briefing to friends about “last night at Ceviche Project,” you’re just as apt to remember the chef/master of ceremonies Octavio Olivas and his perfectly manicured habitat as you are the divinely creative ceviche he serves… and...
Ronan
Critics often say that a restaurant is the brainchild of so and so, but with Ronan, it’s actually the case: owned and helmed by chef Daniel Cutler and his wife Caitlin, this restaurant has grown with love and character —...
Found Oyster
How do the lyrics go again? ‘I was once lost, but now I’m at Found Oyster’? Something like that. In this narrow and tall East-Coast inspired seafood shack which used to be a church, chef and co-owner Ari Kolender (Providence,...
Kismet Rotisserie
Chefs Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson are back with a third iteration of Kismet, only this time it’s focused on rotisserie. Drawing from both Kismet for its Mediterranean flavor profile and from Kismet Falafel for its fast-casual, counter-service experience, Kismet...
Hippo
While James Beard award winner Matt Molina is best known for his work at LA essential Osteria Mozza, his latest venture Hippo is where he really comes into his own. More neighborhood joint than a see and be seen spot,...
Attari Sandwich Shop
On Sundays you may struggle to find a table at Attari Sandwich Shop because the place is packed with local Persian families — which is always a good sign. The secret is to come on Fridays for ab-goosht (a lamb...
Sage Vegan Bistro
The original Sage Vegan Bistro location in Echo Park is an Eastside fixture and a staple in the vegan food scene. But don’t get vegan confused with über-healthy or dainty; Sage serves some of the heartiest and most wickedly satisfying...
Highly Likely
Highly Likely comes from the mind of Cary Mosier, formerly at Cafe Gratitude and Gracias Madre: she kept the vibe and added a bit of animal protein. Expect creole recipes in homage to the West Adams neighborhood, Japanese inspirations and...
Fish Eight
It’s no secret that Jinpachi is one of our favorite neighborhood spots for a casual weekday dinner. Well its sister restaurant, Fish Eight, is here to make things even more casual — yet with excellent A-grade sushi. Chef Hirotaka Fujita...