WHY A chance to eat healthy food with the Palisades set, plus no corkage fee. WHAT This is the place that triggered a local epiphany: ‘Healthy’ food can actually taste good! Winning dishes include a delicious egg-white frittata with sausage and roasted vegetables. Get there before 11:30 for brunch or lunch and before 6 p.m. [...]
November 7, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY For a different take on the ubiquitous Mexican sandwich, served in a minimalist, casually stylish café. WHAT Cook’s—which takes its name from the discoverer of the Sandwich Islands—takes sandwiches to a new plane with soft, house-baked rolls and a rotating menu selected from hundreds of filling choices. Traditional tortas like the fiery ahogada are [...]
November 4, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY You’ll be tempted to continue ordering tapas until you’re full, but save room for the churros with chocolate dipping sauce, one of the best desserts ever invented. WHAT This Montrose hot spot (no, that’s not an oxymoron) has a huge menu of delicious, light small bites (bacon-wrapped dates, croquettes, mushrooms of many kinds, grilled [...]
November 3, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY Fresh, modern Mexican fare with lots of vegetarian choices (tofu chorizo, anyone?)—and eating here supports a fantastic nonprofit. WHAT This nonprofit café and bakery teaches young women who would otherwise be drawn into gang life the restaurant business. It’s a bright space with art-for-sale and an open kitchen, which turns out tasty, healthful salads, [...]
November 2, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY The King Kobe burger, the house-made buns and the casual vibe. WHAT So what if it’s not really at the beach? The food is good, the prices are reasonable. and the setting is flea-market cute, complete with a fetching covered garden. Follow the regulars’ lead and go with the burgers, which come in variations [...]
November 1, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY Hefty, juicy (okay, greasy) burgers with the secret Bucket sauce. WHAT A good selection of beers (some by the pitcher), football on TV and a large, funky outdoor patio add to the laid-back vibe at this historic, divey stand. Live large (or not for long) and try the Cardiac burger (two half-pound patties, cheese, [...]
October 30, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY Serious Texas-style barbecue that doesn’t disappoint. WHAT Bludso’s proclaims itself to be ‘a lil’ taste of Texas,’ but there’s nothing small about these flavors. There aren’t any diminutive dishes, either: This storefront joint is a purveyor of hearty, meat-heavy barbecue in the style of the Lone Star State. And though it’s a relatively new [...]
October 24, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY Well-crafted dim sum by day and well-executed upscale Chinese cooking by night, served in an attractive dining room for surprisingly modest prices. WHAT The dim sum gets more attention at this swank Cantonese place on Alhambra’s auto row, but we think the dinner is equally worthy. As is the trend now in your classier [...]
October 23, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY There’s more than the usual Mexican bill of fare here—this spot elevates sauces to the main attraction. WHAT Red, green and black moles are just the beginning of the rainbow of dishes here. Neither divey nor fancy, it’s the perfect informal place for a party or group dinner, the better to experience dozens of [...]
October 22, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY Brothy and flavorful ramen with lots of add-on toppings, like enoki mushrooms, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts and boiled eggs. WHAT This joint in the back of Weller Court serves some of Little Tokyo’s best ramen. There are seven kinds, but it’s the tan-tan men that keeps us coming back. The noodles are chewy, and [...]
October 19, 2012 | Posted in
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