Bourbon Steak -LA Eater
The 21 Essential Los Angeles Steakhouses, 2015 Steaks, whether grilled or broiled, grass or grain fed, are one of life’s great comforts. L.A. has become a hub for fantastic beef in a variety of cuts, served in settings that range from old school to positively luxurious. Learn about 21 of the best steak experiences in […]
Wurstküche, Tender Greens, The Oinkster & Lemonade – Zagat
The 10 Hottest Fast-Casual Chains in Los Angeles Los Angeles is the birthplace of many delicious things, such as chopped salads and French dip sandwiches, but it’s also ground zero for growing chains that go beyond the norm. These burgeoning businesses, serving fresh-from-the-farm salads, quick-fire customizable pizzas and loaded hot dogs, have multiplied across the […]
Sprinkles Cupcakes – Thrillist
WHICH INSANELY LONG LA RESTAURANT LINES ARE ACTUALLY WORTH STANDING IN? As the great philosopher Tom Petty once said: “The waiting is the hardest part.” In Southern California, “the waiting” seems to happen on a daily basis. There’s the wait in traffic, the wait in line, the wait on hold… and then there’s the wait […]
Dudley Market – Thrillist
THE 11 MOST IMPORTANT LA RESTAURANT OPENINGS IN AUGUST You were super busy this August and didn’t have time to hit any of LA’s best new restaurants (Photoshopping “Straight Outta…” memes takes time, we get it). The good news is LA’s best new spots haven’t gone anywhere. (Well, other than onto this list of the […]
Tar Pit – Thrillist
22 SHUTTERED LA BARS WE MISS THE MOST Over the last 25 years, Los Angeles has seen its fair share of bar turnover. And while any LA bar closing sucks, some just suck a little more than others. These are the suckiest of the bunch: the 22 shuttered LA bars we miss the most, from […]
The Oinkster – Zagat
LA’s Weekend Planner: Taste of Venice, BBQ at The Oinkster LA is ending the summer with a bang, starting this weekend with the Craft Beer Crawl Downtown andLos Angeles Food & Wine. And once you’ve hit those, there’s even more fun stuff to do just in case you’re still hungry. Signature Series Dinners for LAFW: If […]
Seoul Sausage – LA Eater
Seoul Sausage Company Hits Little Tokyo With Sunlight, Sausage, and Lots of Beer Opening right after Labor Day. It’s almost sausage time in Little Tokyo. Seoul Sausage Company to be specific, as the Korean sausage team behind the former food truck turned Sawtelle Japantown brick and mortar has hit the finish line on their latest project […]
Forman’s – LA Eater
Forman’s Is the Rustic Drinking Hall Toluca Lake Always Wanted It takes over the former Lucy’s 51. Toluca Lake’s dining scene moves a little slower than other parts of the Valley, but with a place like Forman’s, which soft opens August 21, the neighborhood takes a nice step forward. The place feels like a hunting lodge lifted […]
Forman’s – Pub Club
Forman’s Toluca Lake A Whiskey Bar & Restaurant in L.A. Hunting For Good Drinks In A Re-Created Hunting Lodge A new hot trend in Los Angeles is the emergence of upscale whiskey bars. In Toluca Lake, the place is Forman’s, just opened in August, which has the look and feel of a hunting lodge in upstate New York.
Providence – LA Eater
Newly Appointed Pastry Chef Jessie Liu Refreshes Providence’s Dessert Menu Think soy sauce-enhanced ice cream and black sesame bonbons. One of the last remaining restaurants holding down LA’s fine dining scene, Providence has a newly appointed pastry chef commanding its ovens. Jessie Liu, at the fresh age of 28, cut her teeth at Bouchon Bakery in […]