The Grill on the Alley
The Grill on the Alley is the kind of place you’d like to take your former boss, or your in-laws. It has been a typical power lunch institution since 1984, with waiters in a classic uniform, no loud music, and...
Beverly Hills
Fatamorgana Gelato
With three scoop shops in Rome, Fatamorgana Gelato’s reputation preceded its arrival in Los Angeles. Italian gelato maestro Maria Agnese creates more than 60 different ice cream flavors daily, with 360 unique recipes rotating throughout the week: honey and fennel,...
Chaumont Bakery
The key to a great croissant lies in its lamination. Frederic and Laila Laski, the French husband-and-wife team behind Chaumont Bakery, know this better than anyone. The first thing you’ll notice about the croissant at Chaumont is its multiple, flaky...
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...
Matsuhisa
Welcome to the mothership. The first restaurant of Nobu Matsuhisa, whose first name has since become an empire. Matsuhisa influenced hundreds of restaurants around the world: whenever you see sashimi with jalapeño on a menu, that’s him. Same goes for...
Spago
Spago is the epitome of fine dining in Los Angeles, perhaps neck-and-neck with Providence. Those who mourn the departure of the Red Guide also cite Spago as an example of a “Michelin-starred restaurant” as if it were another era. But...
Cafe Gratitude
Cafe gratitude is the kind of place where you meet a chia pudding named “I am free”, tacos dubbed “I am transformed” or a pad thai which brags: “I am terrific”. You’ll have to get used to having a waiter...