Brat & Brau – LA Eater

Wirtshaus Doubles Down With New German Beer and Sausage Spot in Hermosa Beach Future home of Wirtshaus, Hermosa Beach The similarly-conceived location is to be called Brat & Brau. More than just an Oktoberfest occasion spot, La Brea’s Wirtshaus has settled in to become a neighborhood favorite. The mix of quality sausages, casual environment, and large German […]

Superba Food + Bread El Segundo

A Superba opens today in El Segundo, plus notable new chefs at Venice Superba restaurants Superba Food + Bread and Superba Snack Bar, the two Venice restaurants owned by Pitfire Artisan Pizza founder Paul Hibler, have lately changed their kitchens, with very notable chefs behind respective stoves. And today, Hibler adds to his portfolio, with […]

Forman’s Tavern – LA Eater

20 Mighty Fine Cocktail Establishments in Los Angeles, Late Fall 2015 When the weather cools down and the sun sets begin earlier, cocktails become a greater attraction in Los Angeles. Instead of fresh shaken drinks, imbibers pine for the likes of stirred, aromatic cocktails like Negronis, Manhattans, and Old Fashioneds (though honestly, those are good […]

American Tea Room – LA Eater

American Tea Room Shutters Beverly Hills Location for Remodel, Prepares for Newport Beach Debut The Arts District location is holding it down for the luxury tea retailer. Tea connoisseur David Barenholtz’s ultra hip American Tea Room brought luxury teas to the heart of Beverly Hills before opening up in the Arts District. Now the original 401 […]

Dudley Market, Ledlow & Animal – LA Eater

The 21 Hottest Brunch Spots in Los Angeles, Late Fall 2015 There’s nothing better than a great brunch to either kick off, or cap the weekend’s festivities. Saturday and Sunday mornings (and often afternoons) are prime time for weekend dining warriors to grab a bloody mary, mimosa, or bellini, and drink away the hours with […]

XOC Tequilla Grill – LA Daily News

Restaurant review: Accept the challenge to explore XOC Tequila Grill in Woodland Hills From the day it opened, The Village at Westfield Topanga has been jam-packed enough to qualify as an outpost of Disneyland. Go there on a Saturday night, and you’ll be glad it offers valet parking, for every spot is taken — and […]

Plan Check – LA Eater

Watch Plan Check’s Chef Make His Signature Burger, Ketchup Leather and All Ernesto Uchimura whips up a couple of classic dishes. Ever want to know how the ketchup leather at Plan Check gets made? Or see chef Ernesto Uchimura put together one of his signature fried chicken sandwiches on the spot? Here’s your chance, thanks to […]

Officine Brera – LA Eater

Downtown’s Officine Brera Won’t Fire Up the Grills Until Sometime in 2016 A delay for the upcoming Arts District stunner. The plans for Officine Brera in the Arts District have always been a bit ambitious, but it seems those lofty goals have come at the expense of time. Initially given a March 2015 arrival date, the meaty […]

Forman’s Tavern, Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse, Seoul Sausage – LA Eater

The 31 Hottest Restaurants in LA Right Now, November 2015 More often than not, tipsters, readers, friends, and family of Eater have one question: Where should I eat right now? Restaurant obsessives want to know what’s new, what’s hot, which favorite chef just launched a sophomore effort. And while the Eater 38 is a crucial resource covering […]

Bar Amá, Bäco Mercat, Ledlow, Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse, Orsa & Winston & Seoul Sausage

The Essential Guide to Downtown Los Angeles Restaurants LA’s expansive landscape can be both a blessing and a curse. While its segmented neighborhoods allow for a great diversity of restaurants and vibrant fare, making long treks during peak dinner hours isn’t always a viable option. Enter Eater LA’s neighborhood guides, handy maps of essential restaurants […]