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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WHY Peru’s Chinese influence is evident in the wonderful fried-rice dishes; also try the fried calamari and classic pescado saltado with french fries, and wash it down with an Inca Kola. WHAT This rival to Mario’s goes a little easier on the chiles but turns out Peruvian food that’s still powerfully flavorful. It’s a pleasant [...]
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WHY Addictively sweet-savory teriyaki chicken, served over noodles and rice. WHAT A staple place for a hearty but not junky quick lunch and takeout meals after too long a day at work. We’re hooked on the teriyaki chicken, but others swear by the Korean-style beef and the tasty noodle soup. Interesting spinach and bean-sprout side [...]
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WHY A charming patio and simple, satisfying, affordable Italian food that goes down well after a movie or a play. WHAT We love this place, not for the food (which is just fine) but because of ebullient owner Fabio and the convenience to the ArcLight and the Pantages. Prices are modest, the Chianti is entirely [...]
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WHY A pretty little restaurant off the Old Town chain highway, with personality and a great Wednesday deal ($20 for an entrée and glass of wine). WHAT Not to be confused with Green Street Restaurant, this cozy, upscale little bo’te is sculpted with art nouveau curves and holds just a couple of booths, a few [...]
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WHY Catalan warmth and hospitality and outstanding paellas. Try the squid-ink one or the paella marinara, with saffron and seafood. Los Angeles magazine proclaims this the best flan in town. WHAT An intimate (read: make reservations) and fetching cottage with a devout following for its delicious paellas. The tapas aren’t anything to shout about, but [...]
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WHY The ingredients and equipment for virtually every style of cooking in the world. WHAT This former restaurant supply store has morphed into a food-shopper’s paradise complete with a little café. In addition to thousands of fresh, frozen and packaged gourmet food items, Surfas has equipment aisles devoted to a fascinating array of large-scale appliances [...]
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WHY Vacuum-packed fresh foie gras, French nut oils, whole French cheeses and some wine buys. WHAT Several times a year (get on the e-mail list) this wholesaler of gourmet imported products opens its doors to the public, permitting a sometimes-chaotic supermarket sweep through aisles of plus-size food items (three kilograms of Valrhona dark chocolate, anyone?). [...]
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WHY For a short, delicious menu of Brazilian dishes, including a fabulous (and massive) chicken pot pie made with hearts of palm, corn, roasted potatoes and olives. WHAT The bright, minimalist space in the heart of the Fashion District is warmed with yellow flowers, the rich flavors of Brazil and the presence of the owner/chef, [...]
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WHY For the best taquitos around, and a place to eat on Olvera Street that isn’t a tourist trap. WHAT This plain-jane stall in the middle of Olvera Street has a few tables and downright delicious taquitos. You can also get pan dulce, enchiladas and a few other things, but most everyone gets the taquitos. [...]
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