WHY As close to an authentic Parisian baguette as you can get in California. WHAT As the name suggests, baguettes are the focal point, either to take home or as part of the tasty banh mi (Vietnamese-French sandwiches) made here. These are not robust like the ones at La Brea—they’re airy on the inside and [...]
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WHY For light, flavorful, even healthy thin-crust pizza—it’s technically Boston style, but it’s almost identical to the best by-the-slice pies in New York. Eat here, take it out or call for delivery. WHAT Delicious thin-crust pizza is sold by the slice or the pie at this casual café in the depths of the Valley. Owner [...]
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WHY For everything needed to concoct a Thai feast, from fresh lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and Thai basil to galangal and great deals on canned coconut milk and other essentials. WHAT The first place in L.A. to find exotic Thai ingredients is still owned by the family of popular local chef and culinary teacher Jet [...]
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WHY For tasty, good-value bottles from the Santa Ynez Valley and the northern and southern Rhône. WHAT The selection is small at this tidy little shop, but it’s creative and includes some very good specials. The focus is on just three regions: California’s Central Coast, the Rhône and Spain. Regulars stop by for the Friday- [...]
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WHY A chic tasting bar (Thursdays and Fridays) and a smart choice of small-producer Californians. WHAT Excellent displays and some little-seen Californian and French wines make this a fun place to browse. There are some good values on the racks, too. WHO Local tasters and producers’ assistants who were dispatched to fetch an emergency $250 [...]
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WHY Old Laurel Canyon character, convenience and a good deli sandwich. WHAT The ghost of Jim Morrison and the spirit of Joni Mitchell live on in this historic little market. Because it’s in Laurel Canyon, the parking-lot access is hairy and the prices are high, but the place is so dang atmospheric that we love [...]
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WHY Fried chicken and big waffles, of course. WHAT The name pretty much says it all. The original location of this small chain of gut-busting L.A. soul-food cafés, Roscoe’s is a Hollywood institution, and it’s a haven for people who can’t bear one more vegan scramble or nonfat chai latte. The fried chicken, waffles and [...]
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WHY Hefty deli sandwiches, potato knishes and famed matzo ball soup, to eat there or take out until 2 a.m. Free parking and $5 delivery in the area, too. WHAT Part wine store, part eat-in deli, part takeout spot, Greenblatt’s has been a cherished Sunset Strip destination for decades. Have a restorative bowl of soup [...]
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WHY Thai food cooked for the Thai palate. WHAT At this 20-year-old Thai Town luncheonette (open through dinner as well), the full-throttle onslaught of capsicum heat in its po-tak soup, stir-fried pork or chicken reminds Thais and the rest of us how food tastes in the homeland. WHO Anyone jonesing for a spicy chile fix [...]
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WHY A lively sushi bar, an engaged staff and very good Japanese food, including lots of appealing vegetarian choices. WHAT Don’t let the home-lettered signs and uninviting, tunnel-like space dissuade you from discovering this fine and eclectic spot. The knowledgeable staff can’t wait to introduce you to the live sea urchin, the exotic sake collection [...]
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