Bar Ama – LA Weekly
10 BEST RESTAURANTS FOR BRUNCH IN LOS ANGELES Brunch is done well in Los Angeles, a town that’s experienced in mash-ups. Blending two of the day’s meals in one, brunch is an invitation to flout what you may think you know about breakfast or lunch. In L.A., the brunch’s history is less in line with […]
Bäco Mercat – Discover Los Angeles
The Best Sandwiches in Los Angeles: Summer 2015 wo slices of bread, balanced fillings and imagination is all it takes to create a satisfying sandwich, but great versions remain elusive. Luckily, Los Angeles has a legacy of classic sandwiches, including Langer’s Deli #19, Philippe the Original and Cole’s French dips, and the Bay Cities Godmother. […]
El Cholo & Chinois – Zagat
17 Throwback Restaurants You Have to Visit in LA Those who say that Los Angeles has no history clearly haven’t eaten at Philippe the Original or Musso & Frank. These are just two of the oldest restaurants still operating today, places that harken back to a simpler time. Some of the most iconic restaurants might […]
Orsa & Winston – Thrillist
LA’S 15 BEST POKE, TARTARE, AND CRUDO DISHES It’s hot. Like, REALLY hot. If you’re looking for a way to deliciously cool off but aren’t in the mood for another ice cream sandwich (just go with it), check out these: LA’s 15 best poke, tartare, and crudo dishes. Orsa & Winston Downtown What you’re getting: […]
Dudley Market – Zagat
Dudley Market Adds All-Day Dining to Venice Chef Jesse Barber has slowly been rolling out Dudley Market in Venice, a new all-day retail space that’s also serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in its dining room. Already open for daytime service, the full nighttime menu rolls out this week. Set in a historic building a few steps […]
DeSano Pizza, Tomato Pie Pizza, Gjelina, Pitfire Pizza – LA Eater
The 32 Essential Los Angeles Pizzerias LA’s pizza scene is probably best described in three time periods. First, the post-Italian immigrant phase where only a few remaining old-school pizzerias remain. These establishments have been serving generations of Angelenos with various styles that have stood the test of time. The next phase was the modern “gourmet” […]
Officine BRERA – LA Eater
Mirko Paderno Leaves Oliviero in Beverly Hills for Downtown’s Meaty Officine BRERA An upcoming Arts District stunner adds a top-notch chef. Longtime Oliviero chef Mirko Paderno has decamped from the Beverly Hills hotel hotspot, leaving the cushy job for something much meatier down in the Arts District. Details started popping up about Paderno’s departure nearly two […]
Tender Greens – LA Eater
Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group Invests in California Chain Tender Greens The chain currently has 22 locations. Restaurateur Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) is spreading its New York City-based wings and has invested in Tender Greens, an up-and-coming California chain. According to a press release, Tender Greens — which serves a menu […]
Officine BRERA – LA Eater
Officine BRERA Promises to Be the Meatiest Italian Restaurant in Downtown Opening this fall. Remember when Republique, Walter and Margarita Manzke’s eye-catching La Brea restaurant in the former Campanile space, almost actually became an Arts District staple? It seems forever ago, but there were definite plans for the Manzke team to put down roots inside of […]
Nick & Stef’s – LA Eater
15-Year Old Steakhouse Nick & Stef’s Goes Dark For Months-Long Overhaul It’s a complete redo Downtown on Bunker Hill, inside and out. Downtown steakhouse Nick & Stef’s is closing up in anticipation of a complete summer overhaul. The well-heeled house of dry-aged meats on cushy Bunker Hill has occupied prime real estate near the city’s financial […]