WHY The cemitas carnitas and the cemitas with chicken in black mole are two of the best sandwiches in L.A.; the quesadillas filled with such things as squash flowers and mushrooms are also excellent. WHAT This hybrid restaurant-sandwich shop is a sit-down place, but we’re putting it in Food That’s Fast because it’s really a [...]
September 23, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY Because the chefs are impeccable, the fish is fresh, and the location is…neither of those. WHAT Smooshed in a sleazy Hollywood strip mall, Sushi Ike is not a place to go for a posh night of extravagant nigiri and imported sake. This place is all about the fish, so if you’re into molecular gastronomy [...]
September 21, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY The nasi bungkus at Java Spice is a magnificent Indonesian meal, a picnic banquet swathed in fresh-cut banana leaf that looks something like a pregnant shoe box. Inside are generous chunks of coconut-infused chicken, smoldering chile-laced beef rendang, brightly spiced jackfruit curry, chunky fish cake, tofu nuggets and a blazing scarlet sambal-topped egg, all [...]
September 20, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY Wholly addictivegougères (cheddar pastry puffs), excellent if somewhat pricey California wines by the glass, easy street parking and a location within walking distance of Staples Center and LA Live. WHAT Corkbar distinguishes itself from the 7,000 other places to get a drink Downtown by its smart roster of California wines, its wine-loving staff and [...]
September 19, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY When you need not just one kind of absinthe spoon, but several. WHAT Given his name (and his gregarious personality), it was probably destiny that Joe Keeper would someday open a store called Bar Keeper. In the Sunset Junction ‘hood that is Silver Lake’s foodie bull’s-eye, he’s put together a drinker’s head shop of [...]
September 18, 2012 | Posted in
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WHAT The Vizzi Truck goes beyond the usual food-truck haute junk food, with flatbread sandwiches, skillfully seasoned grilled chicken and beef and garlicky chickpea sliders. House-made mango salsa or powerful chimichurri tops the fresh, healthy dishes. On the side, there’s pimento-spiced popcorn—an unusual yet inspired touch. , @VizziTruck, vizzitruck.com. Cash only. Region: Citywide Features: Dinner, [...]
September 16, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY Because you’re tired of the same old, same old. WHAT Wine enthusiast Jill Bernheimer started selling wine online, then dove into retailing with this small shop, which has become a cult favorite. Her low-key friendliness has endeared her to many who find wine shopping intimidating, and she loves to seek out esoterica; on a [...]
September 15, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY For excellent Taiwanese breakfasts and snack foods. WHAT For a couple of decades Yi Mei Bakery, which had a few tables pushed into a corner, was the place to go for morning bowls of soy milk, Chinese crullers and savory buns. Now they’ve opened a real restaurant serving the same great stuff—and more. Of [...]
August 29, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY To discover obscure vintners your tasting buddies haven’t heard of, and good-value “country” wines. WHAT Although it’s doubled in size since its founding, Rosso doesn’t try to compete with the big guys; instead, owner Jeff Zimmitti focuses on France, Spain, Italy and California, selecting the best-value wines that go well with food. The result is [...]
August 28, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY A great Sunday vibe at a serious market. WHAT Since opening in 2006, this market has become an important westside gathering place (Councilman Bill Rosendahl held his swearing in here) and resource for quality ingredients. Chefs Mary Sue Milliken, Hans Rockenwagner and Raphael Lunetta shop here for their families, and local eateries like Curious [...]
August 27, 2012 | Posted in
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