WHY Seafood selections such as shrimp-stuffed eggplant, tofu rounds topped with scallops and shrimp and shark fin dumplings are standouts. WHAT Dim sum doesn’t roll on carts at this temple to tea snacks; instead the jewel-like dumplings, noodles and other refined small plates are pictured on the extensive, often-changing menu. Hard-core foodies choose the crunchy [...]
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WHY For Nobu Matsuhisa’s Peruvian-influenced Japanese cuisine, which came to fame here and later swept the food world. WHAT The Nobu craze started here, in a restaurant far simpler than its overwrought Beverly Hills neighbors, and while the Nobus in Malibu, New York, Aspen and beyond may be a bigger deal these days, we still [...]
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WHY You can’t underestimate the amusement factor of seeing emaciated, middle-aged Beverly Hills social X-rays being presented with massive, glistening porterhouses. WHAT Wolfgang Zwiener learned a lot of things in his decades as headwaiter at Peter Luger in New York, especially the importance of good service in an expensive steakhouse. So he has this handsome [...]
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WHY The Chinese chicken salad. WHAT It’s not the most authentic Chinese food, not by a long shot, but New Moon makes a damn fine Chinese chicken salad and perfectly acceptable won ton soup, fried rice and stir fries—and the won ton strips with a plum dipping sauce are a tasty variation on chips and [...]
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WHY For L.A.’s best full-experience (ritual hand washing, sitting on pillows, belly dancing on weekends) Moroccan restaurant. WHAT Longtime Koutoubia owner Michel Ohayon is one of L.A.’s most legendary hosts. More often than not, it will be him who washes your hands with rosewater and him who checks on you a half-dozen times during your [...]
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WHY Great margaritas, grilled fish tacos and a chill surf-town atmosphere. WHAT An active member of the local ocean community, Riviera sponsors an annual paddle contest and keeps the prices low to so hard-surfing regulars can stay properly fueled. The Cal-Mex food is simple and satisfying, and the cadillac margaritas are the best in Redondo. [...]
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WHY Iskender kebab, an astonishingly tasty dish of seasoned ground beef cooked on a rotisserie then sliced very thin and served in a heap with a splash of light, fresh tomato sauce, grilled pita and yogurt swirled with brown butter. WHAT You have to really look to find this place, which is hidden behind a [...]
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WHY Wonderful lentil soup, robustly garlicky hummus and kebabs of exceptional tenderness and flavor. WHAT Consistently delicious Lebanese food is the draw at this friendly neighborhood spot, known for its chicken and lamb kebabs, hummus, falafel and schwarma. Weekdays are relaxed, but weekend nights bring live music, so it gets loud. 4805 Whitsett Ave., Valley [...]
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WHY Famous for the garlic bread, the Smoke House is best at old-school dinner-house fare like steak Sinatra, prime rib and shrimp Louie. A popular brunch buffet on weekends, early-bird specials and live entertainment in the lounge also draw fans. WHAT Judy Garland is no longer dining at the Smoke House, but the faux-Tudor restaurant [...]
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WHY A reliably good and well-run French bistro with an elegant decor, a proper bowl of onion soup, excellent steak frites and a perfect chocolate soufflé. The steak tartare has a loyal following. WHAT Stick to the brasserie classics served in this wood-paneled, chandelier-lit French spot and you’ll be as happy as everyone else who [...]
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