WHY Unusual dishes like acacia omelet curry and a standout Crying Tiger beef with a complex dipping sauce. WHAT Despite the modest interior, there’s some serious Thai cooking going on here. Ask one of the very kind servers for the special small-plates menu. 12728 Sherman Way, North Hollywood, 818.764.1892, swanthaifood.com. L & D daily. MC, [...]
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WHY For a robustly flavorful, modestly priced salad-and-pizza meal after an ArcLight movie. And they deliver! WHAT This noisy, cheerful café has something for everyone—breakfast burritos, panini, chopped salads, vegan lentil soup, a kids’ menu—but we’re most partial to the rectangular pizzas. A fun spot for a casual Hollywood meal with friends. WHO A boisterous [...]
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WHY Neopolitan-style pizzas (try the burrata), well-filled panini and good salads, plus delivery Downtown. WHAT Although it’s a sit-down café, and a perfectly fine one, this is a handier place to know about for takeout and delivery, especially because it can get mobbed at lunch. (Note that lunchtime delivery orders need to be in by [...]
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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 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 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 Classic cubanos, plus, for those who like to push the envelope, creative variations like spicy jerk chicken and corned beef. The Mediterranean—roasted pork and feta cheese—is truly outstanding. WHAT These uncommonly well-crafted cubano sandwiches transcend their ingredients (roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese and a loaf that’s crunchy outside and soft within) when grilled into [...]
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WHY All-around excellent fast food: tender, tasty gyros; crisp falafel; savory souvlaki; pita or regular burgers; good fries. WHAT This long-established dive serves great, cheap Greek-Medi-American comfort food, and it serves it fast. Hours can be inconsistent, so don’t be shocked if it’s closed. 16045 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, 818.780.4041 B, L & early D [...]
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WHY For a quick bite before or after a movie that’s homemade and delicious. Free delivery, too. WHAT Tasty Mediterranean fast food—kebabs, falafel, roast chicken, fresh mahi mahi, hummus—is served inexpensively by a husband-and-wife team. In a mall spot where you’d expect a soulless chain, real people and real food thrive! WHO Glendale shoppers and [...]
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WHY The specials. Sometimes you can luck into a $15 wine for $5. WHAT Don’t let the outside fool you—what looks like a standard grungy liquor store is actually a perfectly fine wine shop. Lots of $10 and $15 bottles, plus some good local and international brews. WHO Neighborhood loyalists—this place has been around for [...]
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