WHY Amazing gelati and sorbetti, with such flavors as Sicilian pistachio (the addiction of many), cherimoya, peach-moscato and zabaglione. WHAT Leo Bulgarini and Elizabeth Foldi were so obsessed with gelato that they apprenticed in Sicily before coming up with their flavors, which they now sell in a store way up in Altadena, which attracts fans [...]
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WHY For seasonal flavors like rose, for Rose Parade season, and pumpkin in the fall, and original creations like Fancy Nancy (coffee with bananas). WHAT Old-fashioned ice cream in dozens of flavors—no gelato here—is made on the premises behind viewing windows at this folksy Farmers Market stand. Bennett’s also owns the Refresher soda-pop stand in [...]
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WHY Richly flavorful southern Indian cooking that is all vegetarian with many vegan choices, too, served on an atmospheric secret patio. WHAT Paru’s has a speakeasy feel to it—you have to be buzzed in, and there’s a hidden tree-filled garden in back—which lends it an aura of romance that is continued with the cooking. The [...]
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WHY A good selection of veggie burgers, and respectable beef burgers, too. WHAT Better than its sibling on Melrose, this Astro is full day and night. It’s the usual fast-food menu—burgers, dogs, fries, pastrami—with a few interesting additions, like the fiery chicken quesadilla. The crowd can get a little rowdy in the wee hours. WHO [...]
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WHY Absolutely perfect croissants, lovely birthday cakes and a small but free parking lot in back. WHAT As much a café as a patisserie, Amandine is a fine spot for breakfast (french toast) and lunch (croque madame). Or just pop in to pick up some croissants, quiches or tartlets or to order a special-occasion cake. [...]
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WHY For ‘slow’ fast food that’s really tasty: pulled pork, rotisserie chicken, burgers, Belgian fries, fresh salads and monster cupcakes. WHAT A former drive-through got a near-complete makeover but still retained its ’60s A-frame goofiness. The gimmick is fast food prepared the slow way, with quality ingredients—a burger joint for people who read Cook’s Illustrated [...]
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WHY Café con leche, fresh-squeezed fruit juices, guava cheese pastry and a hearty Cuban sandwich. WHAT Catch a vestige of Silver Lake before it was completely gentrified at this funky Cuban café, which was once filled with actual cigar-smoking refugees. WHO A regular and longstanding crowd of bohemians. 2900 W. Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.661.8391 [...]
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WHY A place to join the regulars and settle in for hours with newspaper or laptop. Often-worthwhile music on weekend nights. WHAT This hidden gem is a Craftsman cottage suffused with Zen-like beauty and calm. Comfy sofas, tree-shaded patio tables and a menu that includes tasty crèpes. WHO Art students, hookah smokers on the side [...]
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WHY Dark-roast Truck Driver blend coffee, free WiFi and kids’ drinks like the Princess Potion. WHAT More than a decade ago, this corner storefront with an Ikea-style décor brought good coffee, free WiFi and a stylish yet family-friendly vibe to Eagle Rock, which has since gone on to become a shabby-chic hip spot. WHO Moms [...]
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WHY Unusual and very good pizza made with a cornmeal crust that’s almost like a good hush puppy, crunching with each bite. Try the one with pancetta and red onions. WHAT A tiny, cheerful café flagged with market umbrellas and small outdoor tables, serving unusual and delicious pizza by the slice or whole, to eat [...]
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