South LA kitchen dishing up Jamaican-soul food platters from a covered outdoor patio. The menu changes daily on a whiteboard – expect generous portions of oxtail, jerk chicken, and standout mac & cheese.
Long-standing Creole restaurant run by the same family since 1969. The menu is classic New Orleans – filé gumbo, crawfish étouffée – served in a dining room filled with old jazz posters and family photos.
Romantic courtyard restaurant serving rustic Mediterranean food behind a discreet West Hollywood entrance. The intimate, candlelit garden is a longtime favorite for date nights and special occasions.
Wood-fired Italian restaurant serving handmade pastas and hearth-roasted meats from an open kitchen. The focaccia is essential, and the freshly churned ice cream is the only way to finish.
Dimly lit Art Deco dining room with caramel wood paneling and a long, buzzing bar. The menu elevates American classics; the signature burger and dedicated martini list are the essential orders.
Sprawling Art Deco complex that was once a famous Southern California bakery. Today, its industrial halls house high-end design showrooms, an art bookstore, and the destination gastropub Father's Office.
Chic Korean-American bistro with the soul of a retro French cafe and the style of an upscale Seoul spot. The menu reinterprets comfort food – steak tartare arrives sizzling in a hot stone pot like bibimbap.
Open-kitchen osteria serving house-made pastas and specialties from Puglia. The main event is the cacio e pepe – prepared tableside in a massive wheel of pecorino cheese.
Ranch-to-table brunch spot where house-made bacon and sausages are serious business. But the main event is the Oatmeal Griddle Cakes – a family recipe with crispy edges, served simply with maple butter.
Lively, opulent dining hall in a landmark Art Deco building, dedicated to the traditions of Roman cooking. Handmade pastas are the focus – specifically the four classics – alongside wafer-thin, wood-fired pizzas.
Cash-only Thai diner in a motel lot, serving Bangkok-style breakfasts of rice porridge and fried crullers. The TVs are tuned to Thai newscasts, and a second clock on the wall is always set to Bangkok time.
Neighborhood dining room with white tablecloths serving a concise menu of modern British fare. The cooking is soulful – expect battered sea bass, bangers & mash, and a standout sticky toffee pudding.
Family-run pizzeria serving authentic Chicago deep-dish in a cozy, bohemian dining room. The signature pizzas have a 45-minute bake time, turning dinner into a long, leisurely affair.
Creative Korean restaurant from Seoul serving modern soul food in the Arts District. Signature dishes reinterpret the classics – think deconstructed galbi and truffle-infused potato pancakes.
Spanish tapas bar serving classics like pan con tomate and jamón ibérico alongside California produce. The lively room stays busy, pouring natural Spanish wines and vermouth from behind a terracotta-tiled bar.
Sinaloan-style taqueria focused on wood-grilled carne asada served in tacos and mulitas on handmade tortillas. The simple space has a self-serve bar for loading up on fresh beans, radishes, cilantro, and salsas.
