WHY For vividly flavorful food that’s full of L.A. style, with good party management to boot—and if you want something funkier, they’ll send their taco truck.

WHAT Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger have been L.A.’s culinary divas since they founded City in the ’80s; their Border Grill restaurants are both showcases of modern California-Latin cooking. From the margaritas to the ceviche tostaditas and legendary guacamole, this is great party fare.

WHO Downtown offices, Santa Monica production studios and north-of-Montana homeowners.