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Dining out in Los Angeles is a special treat, and with a smorgasbord of offerings of cuisine from around the world, this hub of cultural flavors is sure to offer something that will tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your tummy.
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Get your day started with a soothing cup of soul at Cafecito Organico where each Columbian style cup of coffee is hand-made from organic freshly ground beans and sweetened with cane sugar and molasses. Or, grab a hearty helping of comfort food at Bob’s Big Boy in Burbank—serving up the classic flavors of LA with a side of fries.
For the best Asian fusion cuisine around, head to downtown Chinatown and check out Buddha’s Belly where the spicy peanut noodles with chicken and shrimp and the wok-cooked veggies and tofu come with a chance for star watching. Buddha’s Belly is located near the sound stages of CBS Studios and other stations so the stars flock to this destination for a delicious bite to eat. In West Los Angeles enjoy the flavors of Tuscany at That Pizza Place where gourmet pizzas come in authentic Italian flavors with a California flare. Try the veggie pizza topped with Portobello, artichoke and sundried tomato or opt for the creamy flavor of goat cheese and eggplant.
Curry, saffron and tandoori abound at India’s Oven where Bollywood films are featured on flat screen televisions while diners enjoy lamb delicacies, rice, naan and refreshing chai tea or mango lassi. Next, head south of the boarder to Frida Restaurant in Beverly Hills where Mexican cuisine and artful décor will make you should Ole! Try the cerviche, tacos, mole and fajitas—all pair nicely with a house, mango or strawberry margarita.
Worlds away from the instant Ramen at grocery stores, Asahi Ramen serves hearty dishes with broth that warms the soul.
West LA's That Pizza Place offers great discounts and free delivery to promote business, but the fresh, tasty ingredients speak for themselves. Check out That Pizza Place and let your tastebuds loose.
When trying to decide where to dine in Beverly Hills, a choice that’s tried, true and terrific is Spago, Beverly Hills. Spago, Beverly Hills is one of the originals when it comes to where the famous, the rich and those who want to find them go to dine in Beverly Hills and it still bears the personal touch of its owner and founder, Wolfgang Puck.
For a burger with a buffet of extras plus plenty of paparazzi to dine with, eat at Mo’s restaurant.
Baleen, a 234-seat restaurant and lounge where all tables surrender a view of Redondo’s King Harbor marinas, features fine dining cuisine billed as “New American,” with an accent on local seafood. There are also some fun, surprising combinations, such as the BLT Salad that mixes sugar-herb roasted bacon and jalapeno ranch sherry-bacon dressing.
Vu Restaurant, Marina Del Rey is one of the best new restaurants in Los Angeles. Vu, in the new Jamaica Bay Inn that opened this winter as Marina Del Rey’s newest harbor front hotel, is also a brand new experience in dining.
If you're in the mood for tasty fish tacos with a side of hearty rice and beans, Wahoo's is the place to go. Wash down your palette with the beer of the month and enjoy the pleasant Wahoo atmosphere.
RED O has earned its place on the hot list of chic West Hollywood with a Melrose Avenue address and a menu carved from an immersive seven years spent in culinary exploration in Mexico by the buzzworthy Rick Bayless. The chef here is best known for his crowning as top chef in Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters” in 2009 and his PBS series “Mexico – One Plate at a Time.”
Hatfield’s puts fine fining back on the menu in Los Angeles. This is a restaurant of starched white tablecloths, intelligent waiters and fussy sous chefs who want to make a statement under the knowing orchestration of Quinn Hatfield.
If you are looking at a Los Angeles guide to restaurants, don’t blink. The casualties of this recession are too numerous to count. But one of the spared joys in this world has been hotcakes at Du-Par's.
When you need some spice in your life head to India's Oven on Wilshire. With a lunch buffet under $10, you can eat yourself under the table.
Frida restaurant in Beverly Hills provides a sensual experience of Mexican culinary traditions from different regions of the country.
Tony's on the Pier is a Redondo Beach institution, dating back to when Tony Trutanich ended his career as a commercial fisherman to open it in 1952. It's still operated by the family, still offers harbor views from every table, and still serves great seafood and its famous Mai Tais ("7 Million Sold").
A little Feng Shui has gone a long way at Crustacean, a Vietnamese restaurant in Beverly Hills that has yet to go out of favor with the fickle glitterati crowd.
Clifton’s Cafeteria may not be the best Los Angeles restaurant. In fact, it's really not a restaurant at all. But if you know a thing or two about LA, chances are you've heard of Clifton’s. This place has an unmovable spot in L.A.'s history and lore.
Los Angeles food trucks are a social media free-for-all when they hit the road for Truckit Fest, often tweeting their locations as they go about the day -– or being tweeted about as they park and serve.
If you are looking for the top burgers in Los Angeles, you may or may not find it at Bob’s Big Boy. But while seeking out the best burger in LA, you will find one of the original LA burger joints at Bob’s Big Boy.
Got game? This Los Angeles restaurant does. The Saddle Peak Lodge in the Santa Monica Mountains north of Malibu is a legendary Los Angeles restaurant when it comes to settings and food styles. The century-old roadhouse is now all elegance and pomp with some of the best wild game preparations this side of Texas.
The search for the best Asian restaurants of Los Angeles need not be exhaustive, nor expensive. While downtown’s Chinatown might be known for its chaos of Fuxian, Sechuan and Mandarin fare, some midtown cafes are known to offer some of the best dining in Los Angeles for healthy Asian fusion cuisine. Throw in a little star power, some fabulous mint mojitos, and a menu that stretches to offer anything over $15 and you have Buddha’s Belly, a lucky spot, indeed.
A Belgian waffle sandwich usually is not at the top of most health diets in L.A. But thinness be damned when it comes to Shaky Alibi. The boutique café on Beverly Blvd. in the Beverly/Grove district of L.A. sports an odd name that could nearly be believed. The precious, meaty waffles are addicting and could easily be responsible for a not-so-quick fix detour for a one-of-a-kind treat.
You might say Chef Roy Choi started it all. Food trucks, a.k.a. "roach coaches," parked ubiquitously around L.A.’s construction scarred neighborhoods have been feeding the wrench-wielding masses for years with cheap tacos, mystery meat sandwiches and chili fries from their rolling kitchens. And no one took notice.
Here in Los Angeles, you'll find a selection of excellent bakeries crafting cutting-edge treats and fare, so when you're craving a delicious snack or delicatessen meal, plan a visit to one of LA's best bakeries.
Cafecito Organico strives to make the most perfectly brewed, the most politically correct and the most eco-friendly cup of coffee in Los Angeles.
Casual, but distinctly French in character and culinary offerings, Comme Ca delivers the class but leaves out the snobbery.
On any given day at Milk there’s a line at the counter and a phalanx of the faithful waiting to snag one of Milk’s few sidewalk or indoor tables while those who arrived earlier sink into such stuff as “Warm Ooey Gooey Chocolate Sundae” with coconut ice cream, or a banana split filled with chocolate and vanilla ice cream, banana dulce de leche ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, peanuts and a cherry.
As one of few resorts that’s within a few miles of Yosemite, tourists flock to The Pines Resort at Bass Lake. But they often find themselves spending less time inside the world-famous national park than expected because it’s so hard to leave the lake. The lake and especially the resort’s restaurants—Ducey’s on the Lake and the Lakeside Grill—may not compare to Yosemite Falls or the Ahwahnee Dining Room, but they’re awfully nice.
Iron Chef sorcerer Neal Fraser has a fun café near the CBS Studios in Los Angeles that seems to be getting attention, even from the city’s contentious chefs, for their splendid Blueberry Ricotta pancakes. The restaurant, BLD for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, is a no-risk affair if you are looking for great, not good, food in configurations that deserve notation and for prices that ensure your return.
Canter’s is known as much for its no-nonsense battle-ax waitresses as it is for its half-foot-high pastrami sandwiches on rye – don’t hold the mustard. The circa-1931 fixture on Fairfax Avenue has seen it all, from the waves of European Jewish immigration into the neighborhood in the 1940s, to the waves of hippies in the 1960s, to the influx of Persian Jewish populations in the ‘80s and ‘90s to the sudden swarm of hip hop sensibilities taking hold today.
In Los Angeles, mobile food trucks have moved far beyond being just a fad or craze. They’re now a true cultural tipping point. The following is a roundup of some of the best in the top Los Angeles mobile food truck market.
Dining in Downtown Los Angeles can be an adventure. From food trucks to taco stands to the white gloved service of penthouse spreads, dining in downtown Los Angeles does not disappoint. To that end, WP24 holds its own against the stiff competition of the best downtown Los Angeles restaurants.
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