WHY Postmodern diner food (White-Trash Tuna Sandwich), served 24 hours a day in comfy booths at modest prices. WHAT Not only is Fred’s one of the few 24-hour eateries in L.A., but it also achieves that rare state of being all things to all people. High school kids looking to share after-school chili-cheese fries? Check. [...]
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY Thoughtful, creative dishes made from seasonal ingredients—perhaps a pluot and burrata salad followed by a whole boneless trout cooked ‘campfire’ style (fabulous) or a buffalo burger with truffle fries, and concluding with a Meyer lemon cheesecake with roasted blueberries. WHAT Josie Le Balch grew up in an L.A. restaurant, and now she has become [...]
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY A superb place to entertain out-of town guests who may have unadventurous palates. WHAT As the former home to a parade of inventive chefs, Bastide has once again reimagined itself. The impeccable intimate bungalow and garden setting, the expertly chosen wines, the exquisite ingredients and the technical skill are as flawless as ever. But [...]
December 14, 2010 | Posted in
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