The land down under introduced us to notable imports like Rebel Wilson and Foster's beer but now Angelenos can get a taste—literally—of their infamous and quite iconic Australian meat p... read more
Burger lovers can expect the same delicious burger from California-based The Counter. This eat-and-go joint offers slightly smaller burgers with all the yummy toppings (23 to choose from!). It's a ... read more
Forego the burger and Coke at the Lakers game and, instead, get all Mama Mia beforehand at this swanky Italian restaurant near the Staples Center. Recipes bring to mind old-school Italian. The wine... read more
Irish musician Ross O'Carroll's downtown hot spot brings the artsy, weird, and good-looking together for nights of debauchery on the edge of Skid Row. Designer and visual artist Erik Hart built out... read more
Spiffed-up shopping mall boasts boffo burger place. Paul Shoemaker, formerly of Savory in Malibu, brings patty perfection to the food court. Go classic with a Juicy Burger or Double Juicy, or keep ... read more
When the front windows are open at Coco Laurent, and the sun reaches its patio, this is the Downtown spot to lunch on some beef Bourgogne, French onion soup, a burger, or a plate of Croque Madame. ... read more
This tavern-style sports bar adjacent to the Staples Center has become an instant go-to spot for ticket holders looking to nosh on wings, crab cakes, and mega-burgers while keeping track of multipl... read more
This is Casey Lane's (from the renowned The Tasting Kitchen) take on a British gastropub, and not only is he paying homage to pub-style classics, but also to downtown vintage Los Angeles in this tw... read more
Located in the swank Luxe City Center Hotel and near Figueroa Street and Olympic Boulevard (hence the name), Bravo Top Chef Alex Reznik creates a unique Northern Italian-California cuisine, w... read more
The IDG guys take on pizza in this downtown trattoria helmed by former Delphine chef Sascha Lyon. The menu is classic Southern Italy with wood-fired pizzas, big meatballs, tomato pie and pastas wit... read more
Taking up residence among the burgeoning chic eateries in downtown Los Angeles is this urban-elegant restaurant in Watermaker Tower. A wood-burning oven is at the helm of the menu, pushing out flat... read more
Walk through Kitchen Table's blue and gold doors and look up and around and you'll find cherubic angels painted on the ceiling and a handful of seats. It's cozy, but it's not where you want to be. ... read more
Award-winning chef Richard Zarate has closed and reopened his popular Peruvian restaurant in a more sophisticated setting than the downtown warehouse it originally occupied, but that doesn't mean t... read more
Keeping with LA's 'bigger is better' theme these days, this massive, two-story homage to beer offers 100 different kinds of the stuff on tap. Right in the heart of Downtown, the beer hall ambiance ... read more
Adam Fleischman has partnered with some seriously outstanding chefs to bring you this high-concept, urban dining hall featuring five restaurants under one roof. Bounce from a modern take on the Ame... read more
The former Sai Sai Asian Cuisine restaurant in the base of the downtown Millennium Biltmore Hotel has revamped itself into this fun, casual noodle bar. Bright colors, free wifi, flat screen TVs, ... read more
Upgrading from their three quirky sandwich stops around LA, Mendocino Farms offers Blue Cow Kitchen, a clean, modern, full-scale restaurant serving lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Shining bright on... read more
The completely revamped version of this twenty-year-old restaurant comes with a much hipper interior (think hardwood floors, subway tiles, and a pressed-tin ceiling) and a more casual attitude. But... read more
Offshoot of SBE's upscale lounge is only open during games and special events, which is enough to ensure a well-dressed and well-heeled crowd ready to have a good time, win or lose. Expect celebs, ... read more
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Chef Jeff Mahin's Hollywood pizza joint has some fan favorite pies ...