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Petit Trois
Petit Trois is a narrow, dark-wood bar counter in Hollywood that serves classic French bistro food. It's perfect for a date or long lunch.
Gaucho Beach
Gaucho Beach is a rooftop Argentinian spot in Long Beach that's perfect for casual drinks and snacks by the water.
Café Tropical
Cafe Tropical in Silver Lake is a Cuban coffee shop serving excellent sandwiches and pastelitos.
Mangette
Mangette is a pleasant French cafe in Long Beach with a backyard patio you'll want to visit on a weekly basis.
Iki Nori
Iki Nori is a sleek handroll bar in Hollywood that's perfect for a quick lunch that turns into a long lunch.
Little Fish
Little Fish is a hybrid cafe-grocery store in Echo Park that approaches brunch with the same finesse Switzerland does watches.
Priedite BBQ
You might have to wait an hour in line, but the BBQ and burgers at Priedite BBQ in Los Alamos are worth the wait.
Armon's Restaurant
Armon's Restaurant is an old-school diner in Eagle Rock with a solid menu of diner staples and even better Thai-American dishes. Come here for a classic greasy spoon experience.
Chong Qing Special Noodles
This small Sichuan-style noodle shop in San Gabriel excels in all things hot and tingly, from hand-pulled spicy bold noodles to fiery "saliva chicken" and Sichuan dumplings.
Xian Biang Biang Noodles
Xian Biang Biang Noodles in San Gabriel serves excellent Xian-style Chinese food in a small strip location. Expect fiery handmade noodle dishes with big, bold flavors.
Lancers Family Restaurant
Lancers is a old-school diner in Burbank with a full bar where you can pair a Bloody Mary with your tuna melt.
Lao Xi Noodle House
Lao Xi Noodle House is a low-key Chinese spot in Arcadia that serves some of our favorite noodles in SGV.
Endless Color
Endless Color is a fun pizza place and record store in Topanga that wouldn't feel out of place in Echo Park.
Olympic Cafe
Olympic Cafe is a small daytime-only diner in Mid-City where you can eat pancakes, eggs, and teriyaki short ribs.
El Bacano
El Bacano is LA's only Dominican restaurant, and it's inside a North Hollywood strip mall. Their sancocho is worth planning your whole day around.
Tacos Los Cholos
Tacos Los Cholos isn't just the best taqueria in Anaheim, it's one of the best in Southern California.
Pho Ga Hai Van 2
If you're craving Vietnamese food in Anaheim, Pho Ga Hai Van 2 should be your destination.
El Gaucho Meat Market
El Gaucho is a Latin American market/deli in Anaheim with tremendous sandwiches and even better empanadas.
Koftegi
Koftegi is a Turkish restaurant in Anaheim's Little Arabia neighborhood and a perfect spot for an early morning bread boat.
Rory's Other Place
This all-day cafe in Ojai doubles as a gourmet market. Drop by for a long, leisurely brunch or lunch.
Greek Eats
Greek Eats is a small counter-service spot in Beverly Grove with a big menu of excellent Greek staples.
Pita Pitaki
Pita Pitaki is a homey strip mall spot just north of the Long Beach airport with a big menu of Greek classics done well.
Ma’s Chinese Islamic
Ma’s Chinese Islamic is a Chinese restaurant in Anaheim with excellent Halal options and plenty of space for big groups.