WHY With its chill vibe and entertaining concept—six choices in each category (appetizers, sides, entrées), six brews on tap and six wines by the glass—the Six fills a gaping need in the Overland-Pico neighborhood, where the mall overwhelms sidewalk life.

WHAT This café-pub is a relaxed but confident departure for owners Will Karges and Jake King, who’ve tended toward trendy lounge-spaces. Although focused, the menu also has something for every mood: thin-crust pizzas and small plates; hearty-homey entrées (steak frites, potato-chip-crusted salmon); lots of market veggies; and such kid-friendly picks as turkey sloppy-joe sliders. Or just order all three kinds of fries—air-baked, twice-fried and sweet potato—to enjoy with your beer.

WHO Pedestrians from Cheviot Hills and a smattering of mall shoppers savvy enough to find their way here.