Pasta Sisters
Great pasta isn’t hard to find in LA, but great pasta at affordable prices most definitely is. This is quickly changing thanks to Pasta Sisters, a mid-city restaurant armed with a family recipe book dating back to the 19th century....
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Madame Monsieur
Most people believe that French food is expensive, and Madame Monsieur is here to prove them wrong. With croques and sandwiches starting at $5.25, you’ll be surprised by the quality of ingredients and the creativity of their recipes. Alison Barber,...
Great White
Blue algae smoothies? Check. On-tap kombucha? Check. Kale salads and grain bowls? Check. Turmeric Latte? Avo toast? Fish tacos? Check, check, check. This Aussie all-day café seems to be ticking all the boxes, and it does it well. Come early...
Jewel
Jewel is a hidden gem. A few minutes from Sqirl, where people wait up to an hour for brunch, you’ll find some of the best food in the neighborhood: best because it tastes good, but it also makes you feel...
Majordomo
In the past year we’ve seen no shortage of world famous chefs heading out West and opening shop in Los Angeles. Time will only tell if this phenomenon will bear fruit for a majority of the transplants, but we can...
Triniti
There are almost too many reasons to love Triniti. It was opened by Chef Joseph Geiskopf who used to work at Noma, Septime, and Destroyer (on top of being a personal chef for Apple’s Tim Cook), although he has left...
Freedman’s
So far, Ashkenazi cuisine has never been something you’d dream about: gefilte fish, matzo ball soup, chopped liver… However, Freedman’s is debunking those myths with delirious wallpaper and astounding dishes. Toronto-style homemade bagels, a lovely smoked fish plate, a big...
Malibu Seafood
The best way to come to Malibu Seafood is with a regular. Otherwise, this review will serve as an alternative companion. Start salivating, right when you hit PCH: if this is Malibu Seafood’s rush hour (Saturday lunch, holiday weekend…), don’t...
Belle Vie
It is difficult to find a decent French restaurant in Los Angeles, except for the tourist traps. Belle Vie is a UFO on Wilshire Blvd, where you immediately feel transported to a Parisian bistro once you walk in. Vincent, the...
Leo’s Tacos Truck
Leo’s Tacos Truck is a place where fine dining chefs, college students, and perhaps even their parents end up after a long night out. The line that curls into the adjacent gas station is a testament to the quality of...