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- 3299 Helms Ave., Culver City
- 310-736-2224
Father's Office 2.0
Santa Monica’s popular beer and burger institution has opened—to much hype—in the Helms Bakery complex. The cavernous spot has 72 taps, plus wine, and a classic crowd-pleasing menu. Owner Sang Yoon... read more
- 513 Rose Ave., Venice 90291
- 310-396-2333
Flake
Serving almost 40 varieties of cereal, Flake is pretty much the best place by the beach to take your kid for breakfast or lunch. If you don't want to deal with the sugar rush and crash of offerings... read more
- 808 Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena 91030
- 626-779-3251
Gus's Barbecue
Gus’s neon sign was always famous; closed and reopened, now maybe famous for food. Start with drinks, end with red velvet cake. In between, it’s meat. Memphis, St. Louis, Texas, Carolina style. Or ... read more
- 22878 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu 90265
- 310-456-6444
Carbon Beach Club
If you've got the cash to spare, this is the perfect date spot. Sand under your feet on a beach that's almost considered private. David Geffen, the mogul owns the hotel and finally let the restaura... read more
- 8522 National Blvd., Culver City 90232
- 310-836-8400
The Point
You might think it’s all about the salads (made to order). You might think it’s about the soup (made every day, in-house). But no. It’s the desserts. Peanut butter sandwich cookie. Carrot cupcake. ... read more
- 10100 Constellation Blvd., Century City 90067
- 310-279-4180
Craft
A spin-off on the original hip NYC location, this LA outpost provides the same high-style fine dining with a modern, edgy twist. Tom Colicchio (of 2006 Top Chef fame) is responsible for the regiona... read more
- 7465 Melrose Ave., Hollywood
- 323-651-0915
The Foundry On Melrose
The Other Greenspan raises our interest rate in the Miracle Mile movement of passionate gourmets pushing real food in artful directions far beyond freshness and form. French wine pairings and techn... read more
- 8811 Santa monica Blvd., West Hollywood 90069
- 310-855-0800
Eleven
Truly fine cuiz from the former chef of Maple Drive and L'Orangerie, and over-the-top club whimsy courtesy of legendary '70s kids' show producer Sid Krofft. The product: a gay (and occasionally str... read more
- 1119 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica 90401
- 310-393-7050
Rustic Canyon
Leave it to the upper cresty Westsiders to show everyone else up with their moody, fashionable dark wood and cream take on the ubiquitous neighborhood wine bar. Seamen, ranchers, and farmers on the... read more
- 2005 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock/Eastside
- 323-255-OINK
The Oinkster
Bright red vinyl booths and white Formica tables make it seem low-key, but the food is serious business. Special attention given to special pastrami, Belgian fries, and ube (purple, sweet taro) mil... read more
- 18912 Ventura Blvd., San Fernando Valley 91356
- 818-881-6704
Cici's Cafe
Big Spanish tiles that might as well have come straight off the floor of mom's kitchen; a counter lined with wood siding - true Valley chic. That being said, mom never had the sense of complete utl... read more
- 127 E. 9th St., Downtown 90015
- 213-623-3663
Tiara Cafe
Switched flip-flops for Manolo's? It's Whole Foods gone Sex and the City. Cafe and market, both sophisticated, smart, luscious, and good for you. Just like the one that got away, working downtown a... read more
- 9531 Culver Blvd., Culver City
- 310-202-1470
Ford's Filling Station
Culver's cool but would Han Solo eat here? Gastro-pub of Old School cool and egotistical service. Crammed with pretty people who had never heard of the Western city, drawn by so-so overly rich "I'm... read more
- 7450 Beverly Blvd., Hollywood 90036
- 323-930-9744
Bld
When it opened, sans signage and went by just three simple letters, many were confused. Word quickly caught on and its been a fledgling Bev. Blvd. classic ever since. Breakfast, lunch and (you gues... read more
- 8454 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood 90069
- 323-852-6888
Taste
Superb spring-fresh grill tastes make us question how the hell it's comfort food. But with this amount of flavor, we'll shut up. Come for the spicy garlic shrimp, beef tenderloin pizzita, and kille... read more
- 1 Ocean Trails Dr., South Bay 90275
- 310-265-5000
Cafe Pacific
Donald Trump's contribution to California is large, ornate, and highly controversial. Something about protected wildlife or marshes or something. But people need to golf! Brunch buffet is a sport, ... read more
- 6266 1/2 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 90028
- 323-467-0660
Magnolia
Darkly illuminated by mood-ring lighting, redwood and stone-strewn wine bar draws the kind of sophisticated smart-dresser you can throw Bright Eyes/Dylan comparisons out to. Humungoid salads probab... read more
- 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 90028
- 323-785-7244
25 Degrees
Burger obsessed control freaks and hot bods, unite! Choose from beef, bird or veggie, a slew of toppings, homemade bun, artisanal cheese, and prepare for the juiciest burger this side of In n' Out,... read more
- 930 Hilgard Ave., Westwood 90024
- 310-443-8211
Nine Thirty At W Hotel
Local farms, winemakers, and dairy artisans set this hotel restaurant menu on fire, kind of like what that pinstriped suit with the wandering eye is doing for the bar. Smooth, contemporary setting ... read more
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