Alma’s innovative menu changes all the time, but we were blown away the roasted smoked duck served with turnip, pear, sprouted peanuts and a cup of coffee that’s poured over the dish at the table. Read more.
In wine steward Maxwell Leer, we trust. Get ingredient-driven Italian dishes with California flair, like house-cured salami on a pizza with ricotta, charred Brussels sprout leaves and chili oil. Read more.
Best new restaurant winner 2013. Eat this: braised lamb neck in jus, beef and bone marrow pot pie, house-cured salumi. No reservation? Wait for seats at the bar & chef Colby may serve you personally. Read more.
Eat this: oyster sliders with pickled hot peppers and tartar sauce, brisket with three types of mustard and sliced bread (DIY sandwich, anyone?). Sip a Thai Town Mule for a twist on the classic. Read more.
So close to the beach, you can see footprints in the sand from your table. Eat this: mini rib-eye or uni tacos, hamachi kama if it’s on the menu and tiridito, thin slices of whitefish with chili dots. Read more.
Where cocktails and plates are created equal. Sip on a Black Bee and eat the most-talked-about poutine, buttermilk fried chicken with tomatoes, and sticky toffee pudding Brits would write home about. Read more.
Best new bar winner 2013. If we could translate CA culture into a cocktail, it would be this place: equal parts ocean view, killer music, a fire pit, lounge chairs, signature drinks & beautiful people Read more.
A neighborhood place where everybody knows—or should know—your name. Spend many happy hours here and take in the comfort food, seasonal libations, and smartly dressed Westside scenesters. Read more.
Find the best things about a classic Hollywood bar in Glendale at The Famous, plus inventive cocktails. If the Mole Mole Mole (made with mescal and mole bitters) is on the menu, don’t miss it. Read more.
All the signs of a great neighborhood dive and all the classiness of a high-brow craft beer heaven. Enjoy a curated list of brews while waiting your turn to play free pool. Read more.
Fancified British pub fare meets creative cocktail list, to a soundtrack of Brit and American pop. On Thursday nights, DJs pump up the volume in the back Maharajah Room for dance parties. Read more.
