WHY For red sauce-dishes like rigatoni, as well as pizza, prosciutto or meatball sandwiches and salads. The tuna sandwich and the chili have many admirers. WHAT Gelati (or the amazing coffee granita) are the endings, but the meals start with hearty pastas, soups and sandwiches. Behind the tempting, extensive gelato counter is a casual, no-frills [...]
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WHY A decent taste of L.A.’s Little Cambodia with an easy-to-navigate colored picture menu and helpful servers to introduce this often unfamiliar cuisine. WHAT If you’ve never tried Cambodian curry noodles, anchovy cake or coconut curry fish, this friendly, open-late café will get you started sampling food from the home of Angkor Wat. WHO Mostly [...]
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WHY The sons of the guy who owns the original Tops learned well at their daddy’s knee: Focus on good, unfussy food that makes people, if not their cardiologists, happy. So you get tasty dry-rub ribs, sweet baked beans, salty and rich pulled pork and fresh Southern greens. WHAT For years people came here just [...]
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WHY Pasadena’s best izakaya: fish cake tempura, an incredible poke salad, the Oba roll with cucumber, avocado, jalapeño and paper-thin beef, and carefully prepared sushi and sashimi, notably the organic farm-raised hamachi. WHAT Pasadena’s newest Japanese is one of its best—and with a Mexican sushi chef, no less. The strip-mall space has held a few [...]
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WHY Respectable Thai food at low prices, in an area not known for either Thai food or low prices. WHAT It’s not Thai Town here in Malibu, but when you’ve got a hankering for panang curry and prik king, this funky blue shack across the street from the Pacific will make you happy. WHO Pepperdine [...]
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WHY Good coconut curry, ginger chicken and the ‘Top of the World’ appetizer, at reasonable prices given the high-rent beach neighborhood. WHAT This longstanding Santa Monica Indian is handy to know about when you’re looking for something less expensive than the Ocean Avenue fancy-schmancy places but less touristy than the Promenade traps. WHO Date-nighters fleeing [...]
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WHY Pan-Asian delicacies, with an unforgettable side serving of small planes taking off over the Pacific at sunset. WHAT This place is just plain fun. With a window-lined dining room overlooking retro Santa Monica Airport, a chic Asian décor with aeronautical touches, a good bar and a fairly priced menu of dishes from Singapore, Korea, [...]
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WHY Dumplings and noodles are the star attractions, while scallion pancakes and hot and sour soup are also winners. WHAT When a craving hits for Chinese comfort food, this busy coffee shop—like Chinese spot full of hungry families hits the mark. WHO Happy families slurping noodles. 9537 Las Tunas Dr., Temple City, 626.309.4318 L & [...]
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WHY An elegantly conceived menu and a setting that oozes historic charm. WHAT This 1901 Craftsman bungalow is the epitome of Pasadena charm, with gleaming wood floors, leaded glass, flower-filled patios and an air of tranquility. The upscale California cooking isn’t always flawless—the roasted bruschetta was bitter on one visit—but it’s generally good. Try the [...]
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WHY Spicy papaya salad, minced chicken with red curry and fried trout are recommended; make sure to specify your desired spice level. WHAT On the easternmost end of Thai Town with ample free parking, this offshoot of the original offers a chance to try authentic Thai dishes without the grunge factor of the Yai on [...]
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