WHY For everything needed to concoct a Thai feast, from fresh lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and Thai basil to galangal and great deals on canned coconut milk and other essentials. WHAT The first place in L.A. to find exotic Thai ingredients is still owned by the family of popular local chef and culinary teacher Jet [...]
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WHY Pretend you’re voyaging through Indonesia and order the nasi pecel leme—deep-fried catfish with a dried shrimp-chili sambal. WHAT Indo Kitchen’s nasi campur combination plates, which might include barbecued pork, chicken and a variety of garnishes, are some of the best bargains this side of Jakarta. They’re also delicious, as are the longtong cap goh [...]
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WHY Coffee and tea drinks such as boba, Korean snacks, desserts and sandwiches. Drink prices are on the high side because many patrons stay for hours just ordering one drink. WHAT A lavish space catering to the Korean community features several heated outdoor areas, including one with a fire pit. All the amenities are provided, [...]
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WHY Steak and kidney pie, welsh rarebit, trifle and full afternoon tea with scones and tea sandwiches. There’s also a shop full of British imports. WHAT Santa Monica used to have a thriving British community, and the Tudor House has been there for some 40 years. Inside, it resembles a British auntie—a bit dowdy but [...]
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WHY Because the front patio and back porch are spacious, and the menu is broad enough for any time of day. WHAT This Silver Lake stalwart offers not only a full range of coffee drinks but also hearty breakfast burritos, a decent burger, salads and desserts. WHO Silver Lake moms, screenwriters jousting over power outlets, [...]
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WHY This vintage juice bar is a throwback to the days when fruit juices were considered exotic health foods. WHAT This venerable stand offers a large selection of juices, including tropical fruits, and smoothie combinations at reasonable prices. There’s ice cream, too. WHO Grand Central Market’s endless parade of Downtown office workers, Latino shoppers and [...]
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WHY Breakfast burritos are a favorite, and the wide selection of Sweet Lady Jane cakes makes a good accompaniment to coffee drinks. WHAT Chat or work in this Eagle Rock offshoot of the original Silver Lake screenwriter’s paradise. Thanks to the liquor license and adjacent bar and lounge, it’s easy to move from coffee to [...]
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WHY Hearty stews made from chickpeas and lentils accompany plenty of vegetable side dishes, like greens with garlic or tomatoes with green pepper, while the fluffy injera bread adds healthy touches like flax, sunflower seeds and sesame. Flaxseed and barley also make appearances in smoothie-like drinks. WHAT Most of the Ethiopian restaurants on Fairfax serve [...]
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WHY Noodle dishes are the stars—standouts include pad see euw (drunken noodles) and boat soup noodles, and they’re served every night until 4 a.m. WHAT This venerable spot offers a late-night Thai fix that’s hard to beat, despite the bare-bones atmosphere and crowded parking lot. Good food at a great price, and it tastes even [...]
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WHY Creamy hummus, fattouch salad with crispy pita chips, kebabs and grilled quail are all well prepared. Nightly specials run to such things as an unusual okra stew with lamb. WHAT With a huge menu of Lebanese specialties as well as takeout and catering, this comfy restaurant serving the San Fernando Valley’s large Middle Eastern [...]
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