WHY Great prices on high-quality restaurant- and home-kitchen-supply goods, from huge walk-ins to tabletop broilers. WHAT This cluttered, open-to-the-public wholesaler and retailer has most of the best names in professional-grade kitchen appliances and tableware at some of the lowest prices in town. 2251 Venice Blvd., Mid-city, 323.731.9023, charliesfixtures.com. Closed Sun. MC, V. Type: Shops & [...]
WHY Particularly good fruit vendors and bakers, with a respectable mix of seasonal produce, too. WHAT If you oversleep and miss the Hollywood market, head to this sweet little one on Larchmont. But if you want some of the fabulous unpasteurized fresh orange juice, don’t get there too late—it always sells out. N. Larchmont Blvd. [...]
WHY Free delivery, online ordering and easy takeout of such good things as Cobb salad, grilled artichokes, mac ‘n cheese with broccoli, chic pizzas and grilled half chicken with a warm arugula salad. WHAT This shabby-chic San Francisco transplant delivers its reasonably priced, modern-American comfort food in the Miracle Mile area, and it also does [...]
WHY Wonderful sandwiches (turkey meatloaf, pressed chicken, bacon and brie), lots of prepared salads (the lentil is particularly good), elegant cheese and charcuterie platters and famed cupcakes. WHAT Originally a caterer, Joan McNamara gradually expanded her business into a café, gourmet market and upscale takeout operation, and each facet has met with tremendous success. From [...]
WHY Sweet central: strawberry whip cake, banana cream cake and truly superb chocolate chip cookies. WHAT For every two people who are ordering a meal to enjoy on the oh-so-charming patio or in the old Craftsman house, there’s another person just getting something sweet to take away. The cupcakes are nothing special, but the chocolate [...]
WHY Buttery, crunchy, chocolatey English toffee that is impossible to stop eating. WHAT Good God, how we love this English toffee, the highlight of our childhood visits to Farmers Market. It’s made fresh throughout the day and sold in hunks or in tidier sticks. Good almond bark and honeycomb, too, but that’s not why you [...]
WHY For surprisingly good kaiten (conveyor-belt) sushi at exceptionally low prices, and a fun, Jetsons-in-2012 setting. WHAT Sleek, chic and more modern than an Austin Powers movie set, Fat Fish is a Koreatown hot spot even though it lacks that critical liquor license. Sushi floats past you on a conveyor belt, a gimmick to be [...]
WHY Spicy papaya salad, minced chicken with red curry and fried trout are recommended; make sure to specify your desired spice level. WHAT On the easternmost end of Thai Town with ample free parking, this offshoot of the original offers a chance to try authentic Thai dishes without the grunge factor of the Yai on [...]
WHY Truly delicious vegan Thai cooking, served by nice people in a homey setting—and free delivery, too! WHAT Bulan serves good Thai food first—the vegan part seems almost secondary. Faux chicken and shrimp dishes are specialties; try the satay, the green curry and the pad kee mao noodles. WHO Vegans bringing their carnivorous mates, who [...]
WHY Don’t miss the papaya salad and authentic dishes like shredded fish salad, fried rice with Chinese sausage and stir-fried morning glories. WHAT The homey, reasonably priced restaurant is cash only with no liquor, but it’s worth it for excellent, cheap Thai dishes, which are served until 4 a.m. WHO Locals and, in the midnight [...]
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