WHY To taste oddball whites, rare reds and exotic microbrews and banter about same with BottleRock’s urbane, wine-savvy GM George Skorka, former sommelier at an impressive list of high-end eateries. WHAT On the ground floor of the Metropolitan Lofts building, in starkly modern rooms lined with hundreds of intriguing bottles, this branch of the Culver [...]
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WHY For the inventive (if pricey) cocktails, the suave Staples-convenient setting and some pretty wonderful flavors. WHAT We’re mixed about this swank South Park spot, where ’80s wünderchef John Sedlar has resurfaced—on the one hand, it’s a sophisticated space with a good bar and some very good cooking. On the other hand, the portions are [...]
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WHY Downtown’s best pizza, which holds up well in a takeout box, plus other goodies to take back to the office for lunch. WHAT This pink fashionista café has an adjacent mini-mart and gourmet-to-go counter, which is sadly open only until the early afternoon. Call ahead and they’ll make you a fabulous pizza or salad [...]
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WHY For fresh, often very high quality fruits, vegetables and flowers at wholesale prices. WHAT Get up really early (or stay up really late) and bring cash to shop at ground zero for L.A. produce—everything from mass-grown romaine to organic, small-producer blenheim apricots. Make sure to check out Davalan, which has some of the best [...]
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WHY For a short, delicious menu of Brazilian dishes, including a fabulous (and massive) chicken pot pie made with hearts of palm, corn, roasted potatoes and olives. WHAT The bright, minimalist space in the heart of the Fashion District is warmed with yellow flowers, the rich flavors of Brazil and the presence of the owner/chef, [...]
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WHY Excellent kebabs (try the koubideh, a ground-beef blend), particularly good rice and refreshing yogurt drinks. And they deliver throughout Downtown. WHAT This very good Iranian businessman’s lunch place in an historic part of Downtown has a far more fashionable décor than you’d suspect from the outside. It’s open on weekdays only and is packed [...]
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WHY Pita sandwiches, omelet baguette sandwich, Moroccan carrots and hummus. WHAT Convenient for regulars of Downtown’s Fashion District, this kosher café has a loyal following for its delicious baguette and pita sandwiches, as well as its Middle Eastern classics (baba ganouj, falafel, hummus). Take note that the ‘side salads’ are actually served on your sandwich, [...]
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