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 —...
Open late at night
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...
Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
Most Angelenos have “their” Korean bbq place and can bullet point why it’s the best of the bunch. And despite there being probably 30 places within a few block radius in Koreatown, each spot has its own devotees. That means...
Tsujita
It’s not often that it rains in Los Angeles but when it does just about everyone loses their minds. Just try taking a drive on the 405 and you’ll witness true pandemonium. Rather than braving the forces of nature and...
Silverlake Ramen
Silverlake Ramen’s tonkotsu brings all the boys to the yard — so be prepared to wait in line. A rich tonkotsu broth cooked for 16 hours with thick cuts of chashu pork belly, green onions, spicy chili paste and super...
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...
Salt & Straw
L.A. no longer needs to envy Portland, the hipster-foodie capital of the West Coast: we now have Stumptown, Blue Star Donuts, and Salt & Straw. However when they moved to California, Salt & Straw came with the 20-minute regulatory line in...
Pho Cafe
Pho Cafe isn’t your typical Vietnamese restaurant you’d find in Little Saigon, Orange County. It has a Silverlake vibe to it, you might even see a couple of famous chefs on their days off slurping some noods among hipsters. When...
Bestia
Slow and steady may win the race, but at Bestia you must run fast to snap a table. More like trying to book three months in advance for a table of four on a Saturday night… A few lucky ones...
Pizzeria Mozza
People debate about Pizzeria Mozza being the best pizza in Los Angeles, and it’s a close call. The dough is thin, irregular as it should be — which allows it to be crispier in some parts and softer in others. Nancy...