[ Los Angeles ]

LA Weekly: This of-the-moment Atwater spot offers a slightly non-traditional falafel sandwich, but it is really terrific none-the-less Read more.

Eater: Treat yourself to the $26 Mai Tai, history in a cocktail glass. Or toast to Motörhead's Lemmy Kilmister with a Lemmy-inspired Old Fashioned sweetened with tobacco-smoked Mexican Coke syrup. Read more.

Eater: A classic LA show. See-and-be-seener, loved, or love-hated, for its fabulous old school, if pricey, fare. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Eater: As old school as it gets. It's all about regulars and not-cheap traditional Italian offerings. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Eater: The Original Pantry never closes — and never loses a step. Stop in any time (ideally late at night when the tourists have disappeared) for some steak and eggs and a good time. Read more.

Eater: The meaty softball-sized main is the centerpiece of a large, classic menu at the Sixth Street location, which has been providing steakhouse elegance 24 hours a day since 1921.

Eater: Rich & with a touch of zip thanks to the burger spot’s proprietary barbecue sauce blend on top, a cheap cash-only burger from this West LA institution is a must-do for anyone passing through the city.

Eater: Bring friends to share dishes like the majestic pot au feu that ripples with pho spices; lamb breast tingling from Sichuan peppercorn, cumin, and sambal; and laksa & the Malaysian seafood noodle soup Read more.

Eater: This all-ramen restaurant from the popular izakaya just across the street serves a completely different bowl here, using thick noodles and a dense, porky broth that's chock full of garlic. Read more.

Eater: While this corner strip mall restaurant still offers flashy, over-the-top rolls for celebrity types, the real gem is the omakase, chock full of interesting fish and based on warm, well-seasoned rice. Read more.

Eater: You'll see a plate of cornbread on every table, and perhaps an order of uni-butter poached shrimp. As for entrees, opt for the hand torn pasta, fried quail, or bone-in pork chop. Read more.

Eater: The Rotisserie Chicken is packed with flavor and juicy to the last bite, it's served with fingerling potatoes, black kale, and chicken jus as a foundation.

Eater: This modern, airy space captures the zeitgeist of fast-casual cooking with moderate prices in a flexible space. Come for a well-grilled burger or tuna melt, and stay for the excellent house-made pies. Read more.

Eater: It's a Sonoran-style taco joint, which means grilled carne asada and other meats served on flour tortillas. Nothing beats that ambiance: an oasis in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles. Read more.