WHY An all-around well-stocked natural-foods market with good quality products at somewhat lower prices than at Whole Paycheck. WHAT The ’70s live at this good-hearted natural-foods café and market, which was, in fact, founded in 1970. Besides organic produce, whole grains and all the expected natural foods, you’ll find homeopathic remedies, green cleaning products and [...]
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WHY Great tamales, which you can either order online to be shipped or pick up at the deli or the factory (1242 Pico St., San Fernando, 818.365.1636). All the Mexican classics are first-rate. WHAT The atmosphere isn’t much to speak of, so many regulars get this delicious food to take home—or, in larger quantities, to [...]
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WHY The Chinese chicken salad. WHAT It’s not the most authentic Chinese food, not by a long shot, but New Moon makes a damn fine Chinese chicken salad and perfectly acceptable won ton soup, fried rice and stir fries—and the won ton strips with a plum dipping sauce are a tasty variation on chips and [...]
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WHY Very good food, ranging from modern American classics to Indian and Thai dishes. WHAT Cook is a longtime L.A. caterer who was classically trained in Europe and worked as a private chef for such folks as Carol Burnett and the Queen Mum. Now based in Pasadena, she’s on the faculty at the California School [...]
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WHY For L.A.’s best full-experience (ritual hand washing, sitting on pillows, belly dancing on weekends) Moroccan restaurant. WHAT Longtime Koutoubia owner Michel Ohayon is one of L.A.’s most legendary hosts. More often than not, it will be him who washes your hands with rosewater and him who checks on you a half-dozen times during your [...]
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WHY Great margaritas, grilled fish tacos and a chill surf-town atmosphere. WHAT An active member of the local ocean community, Riviera sponsors an annual paddle contest and keeps the prices low to so hard-surfing regulars can stay properly fueled. The Cal-Mex food is simple and satisfying, and the cadillac margaritas are the best in Redondo. [...]
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WHY Individual cheeses and party platters from one of L.A.’s most passionate cheeseheads. WHAT This handsome cheese shop is the work of Andrew Steiner, ex of Patina. ‘This Place Stinks’ is the store’s tagline, a clue to its lighthearted approach to what is, in fact, a very serious resource for high-quality cheese. Wine, beer and [...]
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WHY Gorgeous but unpretentious takeout food from star chefs Josiah Citrin (Mélisse) and Raphael Lunetta (JiRaffe); prices aren’t low, but there’s free validated parking in the underground structure. WHAT If we had one of those high-paying studio jobs that so many in this neighborhood have, we’d pick up takeout from here every day. Lots of [...]
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WHY Fantastic blood-orange marmalade, thin-sliced bread-and-butter pickles, pickled peaches, boysenberry jam and such modern creations as raspberry-chipotle sauce. WHAT This fourth-generation preserves maker still occupies the original family factory and citrus farm hidden in plain sight in impossibly atmospheric Sierra Madre. It does the soul good to see places like this not just surviving, but [...]
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WHY Roasted on-site coffee, a decent selection of teas and an inviting, hang-out-for-a-while vibe. WHAT Outside is a sunny patio with thatched umbrellas, but inside it’s more literary than beachy, with a fireplace, lots of books, comfy high-backed armchairs and a flea-market-chic look. Redondo’s star indie coffeehouse only has pay WiFi, but everyone’s busy reading, [...]
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