WHY Casual, convivial, downright fun classes that end in a meal and are designed to help regular people learn to throw something delicious together without freaking out. WHAT Monika Reti is as much a therapist as a cooking teacher, giving planning advice and getting people to shed their inhibitions (and terror) about cooking for a [...]
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WHY To sit at the counter and revel in a perfect pot pie and, to keep the theme going for dessert, a piece of brownie pie with vanilla ice cream. If you can’t stay, pick up some frozen pot pies to take home, and for your next summer party, make sure to order the French [...]
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WHY A proper silver tea service, heavenly scones and, for those who must, good Champagne. WHAT The swankiest afternoon tea east of Beverly Hills is served in the lobby lounge at this lovely Pasadena landmark. White linens, formal service, tiered trays of scones, sandwiches and pastries all reassure one that the barbarians are safely on [...]
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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 Groups can mix orders of short ribs, sliced beef, chicken, shrimp and pork and then help servers tend to the meats on the grill in the center of the table, creating a fun and interactive meal. WHAT This stylish, modern setting is more upscale than the typical Korean barbecue restaurant, with a sleek, chic [...]
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WHY Dolmathes, saganaki, taramosalata, gyros, grilled lamb chops—and bonhomie. WHAT George Loizides greets customers like family at this Pine Avenue institution serving hearty Greek specialties at reasonable prices. (Long Beach once had a vibrant Greek community, and this place carries on the tradition.) It’s a great place to go with a group and share the [...]
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WHY The burger—made with Meyer beef, Niman Ranch bacon, wild greens, a brioche bun and either Point Reyes blue cheese or sharp Tillamook cheddar—may be even better than the one at Father’s Office On Mondays, the chef experiments and makes more creative burgers that he pairs with craft beers. WHAT We wish all neighborhood restaurants [...]
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WHY The irresistible pesce cuocopazzo—fresh whitefish with a horseradish-pistachio crust and sauce of white wine, garlic, lemon and fresh tomatoes. WHAT There’s always a crowd at this Brentwood trattoria, perhaps the best of the large Italian bunch in the neighborhood—so don’t even think of coming without a reservation. The ceilings are high (and so are [...]
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WHY As they say, ‘partake of the angelic vibrations of the violet ray,’ baby. The food’s great. WHAT Although it’s tempting to make fun of this ’70s-era hippie landmark, the food is no joke. The diverse menu features raw food dishes like a summer-squash lasagne, vegetarian choices such as agave-glazed vegan duck and carnivore-pleasers such [...]
Type: Restaurant
Region: West of the 405
Neighborhood: Topanga
Features: Breakfast, Dinner, Essentially L.A., Kid Friendly, Lunch, Patio Dining, Private Room, Quiet, Romantic, Sustainable, Vegan, Vegetarian
Price Range: $10-$16, $25-$33
Cuisine Type: Modern American, Vegetarian
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WHY Delicious in-house yogurt creations (especially the organic fruit ones in summer, like peach crumble) and a dazzling array of mix-in options to pair with the French vanilla or Valrhona chocolate. WHAT Known for its exuberantly friendly staff and a line that typically stretches outside the door, 21 Choices actually offers untold thousands of possible [...]
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