The Win-dow
Burgers under $4 do exist, but they’re usually not the ones you keep thinking about, and you usually can’t find them on Rose Avenue. Well that was before The Win-dow, a new project by Paul Hibler, aka the man behind...
Open on Sundays
Woon
Woon is a homestyle family-owned Chinese restaurant in Historic Filipinotown (Hi-Fi), a neighborhood in between Echo Park and MacArthur Park currently home to several exciting new dining options, such as Doubting Thomas and Porridge and Puffs. But Woon stands out...
Slab BBQ
Whichever the day of the week, it’s always a good time for a rewarding slab. Don’t be discouraged by the eventual queue in front of Slab BBQ: the slicers behind the stalls are oh so very quick, and the pop...
Hippo
While James Beard award winner Matt Molina is best known for his work at LA essential Osteria Mozza, his latest venture Hippo is where he really comes into his own. More neighborhood joint than a see and be seen spot,...
Attari Sandwich Shop
On Sundays you may struggle to find a table at Attari Sandwich Shop because the place is packed with local Persian families — which is always a good sign. The secret is to come on Fridays for ab-goosht (a lamb...
Kiff Kafe
Kiff Kafe is a laid-back, market-driven and absolutely-charming coffee shop near Sawtelle in West LA. The chef and owner Eric Cuenin is French, and “kiff”, in his own terms, is slang for a small but potent pleasure. Find your kiff...
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...
Loupiotte Kitchen
Loupiotte Kitchen is a French all-day bistro in the heart of Los Feliz, serving vegetable-driven dishes inspired by the Farmers’ Market. Co-owners Sarah Bessade and Antoine Blandin’s ethos is to respect the environment by using as much organic, local and...
Marugame Udon
Marugame Udon feels like taking a trip to Japan for less than ten dollars. The cooks salute you in Japanese when you enter the door, the decoration is minimalistic, and so is the cafeteria-style service. Don’t be put off by...