WHY Worth knowing about when you need a rib fix. WHAT ‘California’ is the operative word in the name of this faux roadhouse; if you don’t come expecting authentic smoked barbecue, you’ll be happy with your tender baby-back ribs, dry-rub St. Louis ribs and tasty hush puppies. Parking can be an issue and the prices [...]
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WHY For decent, not-too-overpriced Mexican fast food that goes down well after a day at the beach. WHAT Howdy’s is about as authentic as most of the breasts on the women around here, but hey, this is Malibu—and we’re grateful for the mahi mahi tacos, Malibu chicken tostadas and salsa. WHO Local teens and Malibu [...]
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WHY For Chiu Chow noodles and nothing but: egg noodles with sliced pork; beef noodle soup; chow mein with beef, Chinese broccoli and oyster sauce; or, for special occasions, Pork Variety (aka intestines) noodle soup. WHAT Richly flavored, sustaining noodle soups and fried noodle and rice dishes from the Chaoshan region of southeastern China are [...]
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WHY The warmth of owner Aimee Mizrahi, the heartwarming French bistro cooking and the modest prices. WHAT Homey beyond its strip-mall setting, Aimee’s is beloved by locals for its great service and fine food: bouillabaisse, scallops with foie gras, coq au vin and crème brûlée. Tables are tightly packed, so don’t plan on gossiping much. [...]
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WHY Very good deli, delivered anywhere in the greater L.A. area for a large group, or to pick up for a small one. WHAT Brent’s fleet of vans scurry around the Valley and the L.A. side of the Santa Monicas every day, delivering trays of deli sandwiches, smoked fish, raw veggies and lemon bars to [...]
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WHAT These sustainable twists on the roach coach, fueled by recycled vegetable oil, cruise Culver City, Santa Monica and the Wilshire/La Brea area on weekdays. Your ahi poke tacos, vegan sesame-tofu wraps and sweet potato fries are served in biodegradable packaging to lots of creative-industry workers. 3515B Helms Ave., @Green_Truck, greentruckonthego.com. Cash only. Region: Citywide [...]
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WHY A great tuna sandwich, fresh salads, a huge enclosed patio, a swell jukebox and a relaxed, hang-out-as-long-as-you-like vibe. WHAT Surely the coolest secret spot Downtown, Blue Star sits on the edge of the scrap-metal yards off Alvarado in Vernon—in other words, the last neighborhood you’d expect to find a modern diner serving caprese sandwiches [...]
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WHY Charm, consistently good rustic Italian cooking, and the chance that you might run into that producer who hasn’t been returning your calls. WHAT Although it’s full of showbiz people, Ca’ Del Sole is not a scene—most people come here because they want to eat well and have a good conversation with their companions, whether [...]
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WHY Charm and intelligent food in an old Spanish-style house—in a neighborhood that needed a good restaurant. WHAT At first, this newish place looked like it was angling to become the romantic spot in Toluca Lake, and it sort of is, but in a noisy way, with live flamenco music and even dancing on weekends. [...]
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WHY For good-value French classics: endive salads, roast chicken with garlic fries, beef bourguignon, crème brûlée. WHAT Patina alum Miki Zivkovic has created a welcoming neighborhood restaurant in an unattractive strip mall next to a Starbucks. Inside it’s romantic and warm, filled with regulars who’ve found a little bit of Paris in frumpy Burbank. WHO [...]
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