Mizlala
If you’ve ever tried a pita at Miznon in Paris, New York or Tel Aviv, chances are you’ll love Mizlala. Both Mizlala locations are operated by chef/owner Danny Elmaleh: the West Adams one boasts a large patio with loud funky...
The Valley
Baklava Factory
At Baklava Factory, you want to go BIG. Don’t even think about order just one or two bites, go for the whole platter. Bring it to a friend’s birthday, to an endless Superbowl game, or keep it all for yourself....
Wanderlust Creamery
Upon entering Wanderlust Creamery, be sure to pack your passport: these unique flavors at this artisanal scoop shop are all inspired by travel destinations. You’ll find ice cream like sticky rice and mango, Thai tea, Icelandic pretzel and rugbrauø, or...
Uncle Paulie’s
Uncle Paulie isn’t your ordinary uncle, but it is a very classic Italian-American deli. The co-owner (with Jon Buscemi) Paul James got the nickname Uncle Paulie when he was a kid in Queens, he’s only 34 and still has a...
The Juice
There’s something about “The Juice”. You instantly want to like it, just like “The Dude”. And then you find out there are even more reasons to love it: all of their juices are organic AND unpasteurized AND raw — which...
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
It’s always hotter on the East Side. And when it’s hot, all you need is candied ginger ice cream, right? This microclimate might be the reason why Jeni Britton Bauer chose Los Feliz as her first store on the West...
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....
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,...