Angelini Osteria
If we had to elect the best Italian restaurant in Los Angeles, it would have to be Angelini Osteria. For its oldie-but-goodie look that we loved so much at Madeo (RIP), for its Bestia recipes without the three-week wait (Ori...
Lunch
Plant Food + Wine
At Plant Food + Wine, trust us and order the kelp noodles. You may not be excited by the sound of kelp, but raw vegan cacio e pepe might convince you better. Gather your herbivore friends and book a table...
Petit Trois
“The cheapest ticket to France” could have been the slogan at Petit Trois. While its older brother Trois Mec was once all the rage with a Michelin-starred tasting menu, this authentic bistrot makes you feel French from noon to night....
Taco Maria
What if the best restaurant in Los Angeles restaurant was not actually in Los Angeles? It’s not really our style to play favorites, but the hour drive that separates L.A. from Costa Mesa almost (we said almost) becomes a pleasure...
Sushi Park
You won’t find a decent picture (nor review, for that matter) of Sushi Park online because of its rules: no photo, no takeout, no California roll. Don’t even dare dipping your toro sushi in soy sauce! The opening hours are...
Sushi Gen
Ready, steady, go. You’ll have to show up promptly as soon as Sushi Gen opens its glass doors, or else an hour-long line may prevent you from getting in in time for lunch. It’s the sushi and sashimi lunch specials...
Lodge Bread Co
“NO BAD VIBES!” says proudly (and loudly) the slate on Lodge Bread Co’s main wall. Only good vibrations for these Culver City Beach Boys who decided to make their bread with a sixteen-hour fermentation using a wild yeast. Alan Craig,...
Afghani Kabob House
Lost in the heart of Beverly Hills, Afghani Kabob House contrasts with the neighborhood: a quiet terrace, affordable prices, warm service and authentic food. Each guest is offered a portion of shornakhod, a chickpea salad with cilantro, but we must...
Feu Pho Kitchen
Being lost in the Valley can happen to anyone — but when you’re lost AND looking for Vietnamese food, Feu Pho Kitchen is the only answer to your troubles. Feu Pho Kitchen belongs to the ‘hole in the wall’ category...
Ta-Eem Grill
On any night but Saturdays, you can grab a seat and a bite at the lively Ta-Eem Grill. The cool kids and traditional families brush elbows at the outdoor tables on Melrose Avenue, but everyone comes for the eggplant dish....