Gjelina is cheerful, boozy & known for both its good-looking customers & Travis Lett's decent organic-fetish Italian food. The scene may be as crunchy as the pizza crust, but relax: It's Abbot Kinney. Read more.
Swing by SoCal’s best Sichuan restaurant for some wontons in chili oil. If by some miracle there isn’t a crowd of people waiting to get in… oh who am I kidding? There’s always a wait. Read more.
"Tsukemen is hip in all the usual ways, including obscurity, a stylized consumption ritual and flavor of an intensity that can be overwhelming the first few times out" -Jonathan Gold Read more.
A newbie by comparison to some Eater 38 members, Jon and Vinny's small and loud porkapalooza delight remains all the rage with the food set. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
There's plenty of amazing sushi in Los Angeles, but Kiriko has just the right mix of every day affordability (at least compared to some of the super high-end places) along with a casual ambiance. Read more.
Ludovic Lefebvre is one of the greatest pure chefs ever to cook in Los Angeles. Trois Mec is the first place that has ever been his own, like a private club that happens to serve delicious cuisine. Read more.
Flour tortillas are patted out by hand daily, filled with a spoonful or two of soft braised meats like beef birria or gooey curls of braised chicharron, then given a toast on the grill. Read more.
A number of vendors here sell tacos, pupusas and shawerma, all of which are fantastic and inexpensive. Peek into the cool Bradbury Building across the street, featured in Blade Runner! Read more.
President Obama makes an unscheduled stop at Roscoe's to greet diners and order an early dinner. Read more.