WHY Seafood selections such as shrimp-stuffed eggplant, tofu rounds topped with scallops and shrimp and shark fin dumplings are standouts. WHAT Dim sum doesn’t roll on carts at this temple to tea snacks; instead the jewel-like dumplings, noodles and other refined small plates are pictured on the extensive, often-changing menu. Hard-core foodies choose the crunchy [...]
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WHY For 50 cents they’ll add extra pork fat to your soup base. Need we say more? WHAT It’s not as fast as we’d like, because of the lines of ramen addicts who slow things down at peak times. But the flavorful pork broth served at this dive is worth the wait. And you won’t [...]
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WHY For Nobu Matsuhisa’s Peruvian-influenced Japanese cuisine, which came to fame here and later swept the food world. WHAT The Nobu craze started here, in a restaurant far simpler than its overwrought Beverly Hills neighbors, and while the Nobus in Malibu, New York, Aspen and beyond may be a bigger deal these days, we still [...]
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WHY You can’t underestimate the amusement factor of seeing emaciated, middle-aged Beverly Hills social X-rays being presented with massive, glistening porterhouses. WHAT Wolfgang Zwiener learned a lot of things in his decades as headwaiter at Peter Luger in New York, especially the importance of good service in an expensive steakhouse. So he has this handsome [...]
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WHY Great tamales, which you can either order online to be shipped or pick up at the deli or the factory (1242 Pico St., San Fernando, 818.365.1636). All the Mexican classics are first-rate. WHAT The atmosphere isn’t much to speak of, so many regulars get this delicious food to take home—or, in larger quantities, to [...]
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WHY For L.A.’s best full-experience (ritual hand washing, sitting on pillows, belly dancing on weekends) Moroccan restaurant. WHAT Longtime Koutoubia owner Michel Ohayon is one of L.A.’s most legendary hosts. More often than not, it will be him who washes your hands with rosewater and him who checks on you a half-dozen times during your [...]
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WHY Great margaritas, grilled fish tacos and a chill surf-town atmosphere. WHAT An active member of the local ocean community, Riviera sponsors an annual paddle contest and keeps the prices low to so hard-surfing regulars can stay properly fueled. The Cal-Mex food is simple and satisfying, and the cadillac margaritas are the best in Redondo. [...]
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WHY Gorgeous but unpretentious takeout food from star chefs Josiah Citrin (Mélisse) and Raphael Lunetta (JiRaffe); prices aren’t low, but there’s free validated parking in the underground structure. WHAT If we had one of those high-paying studio jobs that so many in this neighborhood have, we’d pick up takeout from here every day. Lots of [...]
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WHY Well-made organic, fair-trade mochas, lattes, teas and chai drinks, tasty food (including vegan options) and interesting music on the stereo. WHAT As you might guess from the name, this place has a sweet, beach-hippie vibe, a devotion to all things organic and sustainable, and friendly, hands-on owners who know how to make coffee properly. [...]
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WHY Well-made iced lattes, cappuccinos and chai drinks to drink on a patio of tremendous charm. WHAT Owned by the same folks behind Alcove in Los Feliz, this café/coffeehouse/bookstore is in a fetching old cottage with a lovely enclosed brick patio. The menu is extensive, but it’s fine to just have coffee. Partial table service [...]
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