WHY Straightforward, tasty, very cheap Peruvian fire-roasted chicken served in a cheerful dive. WHAT We’re not as gaga for this chicken as some—it’s a wee bit bland, and it can get dry, depending on how long it’s been sitting around—but it has a wonderful, mahogany skin and a nice smokiness, and it’s a hell of [...]
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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 Ultra-fresh Mexican-style seafood, including Happy Oysters, freshly shucked and topped with a vibrant chopped shrimp cocktail, and caldo de siete mares, a light soup generously stocked with Alaskan crab legs, mussels and shrimp. WHAT This eastside branch of the Inglewood original serves the seafood dishes of Mexico’s Pacific Coast beach towns, and while it’s [...]
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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 To take a glamorous step back in time—and for the double-take you’ll experience the first time you spot the Absinthe Fairy. WHAT This nostalgic cocktail bar reignites 1920s elegance and romance in an unbelievable multi-level space that was L.A.’s first private power plant. Each night brings new revelries, from live music to burlesque, but [...]
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WHY Crisp, puffy-edged pizzas, delicious salads and seemingly hundreds of fun small plates. WHAT In a vast, open space with white marble floors, white walls and a white ceiling way up high, an army of well-trained staff serve solidly satisfying trattoria fare to a constant crowd. At this writing this is one of Downtown’s hottest [...]
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WHY A good and indulgent breakfast served until the afternoon—but as befits Silver Lake, not served until 9 a.m. WHAT Local does justice to its name—the ingredients are local, the diners all know each other, and the staff is incredibly friendly. For breakfast, try the brioche french toast lathered in butter and powdered sugar; for [...]
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WHY Wholly addictive gougères (cheddar pastry puffs), excellent if somewhat pricey California wines by the glass, easy street parking and a location within walking distance of Staples Center and LA Live. WHAT Corkbar distinguishes itself from the 7,000 other places to get a drink Downtown by its smart roster of California wines, its wine-loving staff [...]
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WHY A great option for organic produce delivery for those who aren’t lucky enough to score a farm share. WHAT Terri Wahl and her food-obsessed team at Auntie Em’s cruise several weekly farmers’ markets on behalf of their customers, then assemble boxes of produce (and such extras as cheeses and, on request, prepared foods). These [...]
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WHY The signature bolillos (white rolls) are a must-have for sandwiches, but the quesadilla Salvadoreña (sour cream-parmesan coffee cake sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds) and the house-made tamales are the secret gems here. WHAT This large bakery has been family run for more than 50 years, and it’s still turning out some of the best [...]
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