Los Angeles with Audrey

Katherine M.: Syrian family bakery with authentic bouza (Arabic ice cream): https://www.newyorker.com/culture/annals-of-gastronomy/the-syrian-baker-whos-bringing-the-middle-easts-most-famous-ice-cream-to-california

Eater: With composed pastas, salads, and some fine pizzas, it's the kind of comfort food that everyone can get behind. Read more.

Lucky Peach: You can’t go wrong because all the ingredients are top-notch, but do get there before noon for the best selection. Their Sunday newsletter always begins with some poetry. How beautiful is that? Read more.

Katherine M.: Favorite local grocery store of the ladies behind Kismet.

Katherine M.: A gem. Rocio is famous for her molé. I loved the caldo (spicy chicken soup).

Katherine M.: Balanced, composed dishes anchored in Mexican culinary tradition.

Katherine M.: Tiki bar I've heard described as "If the Enchanted Tiki Room served drinks". Interactive menu means that if you order certain drinks, the bar staff -- and the room itself -- will react accordingly.