WHY The many moles—black, yellow, green, red, colorado—served in tamales, with chicken, in all sorts of dishes. Good huevos for breakfast, too. WHAT A fine and most affordable Oaxacan café known for its moles and its breakfast (good cinnamon-infused coffee). Try the mole negro tamale and the huitlachoche and frijoladas, a wonderful mix of beans, [...]
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WHY To pole-vault into the league of the coolest foodies in town. WHAT One might assume from the ‘Pico Teriyaki House’ sign outside that this might be a divey neighborhood spot for a cheap plate of chicken teriyaki and shrimp tempura. And one would be very, very wrong. This is L.A.’s great ‘secret’ restaurant, where [...]
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WHY All the standards (plus an excellent white pie), as well as calzones, subs and pastas. WHAT Flavorful New York—style pizzas are turned out at this modest shop with a few locations, each of which has friendly service and efficient delivery. 2457 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake, 323.661.6474, tomatopiepizzajoint.com. L & D daily. MC, V. Type: [...]
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WHY Orange-red chicken marinated in a chile-laced sauce and grilled, resting on a bed of fries deliciously imbued with chicken juice. ; WHAT Despite the name, it’s not about the burgers at this very modest stand; the half-chicken plate has achieved near-legendary status among connoisseurs of cheap eats. ; 2575 W. Pico Blvd., Mid-city, 213.380.3554, [...]
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WHY Cold-pressed apple-juice blends that are totally delish—try the apple strawberry or apple ginger. WHAT It’s not really in Beverly Hills, but a harmless bit of false advertising is no reason to shun this teeny place, which specializes in cold-pressed fruit juices, wheatgrass, carrot juices and smoothie-like banana-based creations. WHO Healthful sorts on their way [...]
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WHY Stuff you won’t easily find elsewhere. WHAT Owner Randy Kemner has long championed offbeat varietals, off-the-beaten-track regions and underappreciated importers. The result is a shop with an eclectic array of wines selected for their ability to complement food, with particular strength in aromatic whites, including German, Austrian and Alsatian bottlings. WHO South Bay enthusiasts [...]
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WHY It’s all about the Burgs. WHAT A connoisseur’s Mecca, Woodland Hills Wine specializes in (sigh) Burgundies, but the selection of top wines from California, Bordeaux, the Rhône, Italy, Austria and Spain is worth the drive to the west Valley. Woodland Hills also direct-imports many hard-to-find bottlings, including some bargains. Staffers are highly knowledgeable and [...]
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WHY Premium wine and spirits at not-so-premium prices. WHAT This no-frills shop in an industrial section of Glendale has a decent wine selection at very competitive prices. It’s arranged warehouse-style, with stacks of cases, and it’s worth poking through the boxes to find the buried treasures. Also check out the spirits room and the particularly [...]
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WHY For 18,000 square feet devoted to wine, beer and spirits. WHAT Arguably the best wine shop in L.A., the Wine House has it all: great selection, good prices, informed staff and even a little gourmet food section, so you can get a tin of caviar to go with that magnum of Cristal. A year-round [...]
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WHY For an impressive array of hard-to-find California bottlings. WHAT If Red Carpet doesn’t carry it, you’ll probably have to trek to the westside to find it. Staffed by enthusiasts, this venerable store has a vast selection of wine, beer and premium spirits, as well as cigars and stemware. The tasting bar is a popular [...]
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