WHY So you can be greeted by your own personal barista. WHAT When this offshoot of the Chicago-by-way-of-Silver-Lake coffeehouse opened on Abbot Kinney, you’d have thought the Obamas themselves were pulling espressos from the Synesso machines. Coffee geeks walk into this light-filled industrial space and begin hyperventilating at the sight of the Mazzer grinders and [...]
November 9, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY An L.A. classic for its ’50s roots and Googie architecture alone—but when you add the waffles, patty melt, fried chicken and incredible biscuits… well, it’s a downright treasure. WHAT George and Rena Panagopoulos opened this Jetsons-style restaurant in 1958, and the family still runs it today. They’ve kept the place in tip-top condition, and [...]
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY Twenty-six years of creating first rate comfort food. WHAT Come early to eat at this popular but tiny Hong Kong—style coffee shop. Tables are hard to come by, but when you get one, order the generous and tasty Hainan-style chicken, which almost every table orders. Other standouts include the shrimp rolls, curries and the [...]
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY A spirited scene, plus lots to choose from on the long menu. WHAT One of the San Gabriel Valley’s many Hong Kong—style coffee shops, Café Spot stands out for the quality of its food. This is the place to go for dishes like Grand Mom’s braised pork belly and the Hong Kong—style waffle. 500 [...]
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY Exceptional menu, cross-generational clientele. WHAT The fare at this lively, Hong Kong—style coffee shop is well made, fantastically tasty, mostly Chinese and definitely eclectic. Crowds come for the filet mignon with pepper and basil and (no kidding) the peanut butter pizza. WHO Seniors at tea time, clubbers in the wee hours. 228 W. Valley [...]
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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