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The New Yorker's Guide to a Weekend in Los Angeles
In-N-Out Burger is one of The New Yorker's Guide to a Weekend in Los Angeles.

1. In-N-Out Burger

9.0
7009 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 407 tips and reviews

Cheap Best HiddenCheap Best Hidden: Get it Animal Style and ask for some extra spread on the side. Read more.

Alimento is one of The New Yorker's Guide to a Weekend in Los Angeles.

2. Alimento

8.6
1710 Silver Lake Blvd (at Effie St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Silver Lake · 38 tips and reviews

Cheap Best HiddenCheap Best Hidden: Check to see what’s on tap. For food, the chicken Milanese sandwich with peperoncini slaw and prosciutto cotto is a revelation and is the move. Share the salad because you have to get it. Read more.

Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles is one of The New Yorker's Guide to a Weekend in Los Angeles.

3. Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles

8.7
929 S Broadway (at 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · South Park · 88 tips and reviews

Cheap Best HiddenCheap Best Hidden: The entrance for the roof is the door on the right side of the building. Take the elevator up, and get a frozen drink. Read more.

Ingo's Tasty Diner is one of The New Yorker's Guide to a Weekend in Los Angeles.

4. Ingo's Tasty Diner

8.3
1213 Wilshire Blvd (12th Street), Santa Monica, CA
Diner · Wilshire-Montana · 17 tips and reviews

Cheap Best HiddenCheap Best Hidden: Everything is farm to table. The crispy Brussels sprouts with marcona almonds and goat cheese dipping sauce is seriously a must-have. And I’m still excited about the lamb. Read more.

Baltaire is one of The New Yorker's Guide to a Weekend in Los Angeles.

5. Baltaire

9.1
11647 San Vicente Blvd (Barrington St & San Vicente Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Steakhouse · Brentwood · 16 tips and reviews

Cheap Best HiddenCheap Best Hidden: Get a drink, hide in a corner, and take it all in. Read more.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters is one of The New Yorker's Guide to a Weekend in Los Angeles.

6. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

9.0
806 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Los Angeles · 89 tips and reviews

Cheap Best HiddenCheap Best Hidden: The pastries are incredible here. They come out of Sugar Bloom Bakery, which is special because they don’t have a standalone shop. These are hands-down some of my favorite pastries. Read more.

Millie's is one of The New Yorker's Guide to a Weekend in Los Angeles.

7. Millie's

8.8
3524 W Sunset Blvd (at Maltman Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Breakfast Spot · Silver Lake · 97 tips and reviews

Cheap Best HiddenCheap Best Hidden: There will be a wait, but live with it. It’s probably the best diner I’ve ever been to. Order the devil’s mess... Also, the biscuits and rosemary potatoes. You’ve got your work cut out for you here. Read more.

Grand Central Market is one of The New Yorker's Guide to a Weekend in Los Angeles.

8. Grand Central Market

9.1
317 S Broadway (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Market · Downtown Los Angeles · 339 tips and reviews

Cheap Best HiddenCheap Best Hidden: Take a moment and note all of your options. It’s overwhelming, so hold a friend’s hand to keep from losing it. Read more.

Gjusta is one of The New Yorker's Guide to a Weekend in Los Angeles.

9. Gjusta

9.2
320 Sunset Ave, Venice, CA
Café · Venice · 266 tips and reviews

Cheap Best HiddenCheap Best Hidden: It’s a super confusing and crowded set-up, but take a moment to understand that there are different menus. The sandwiches are insane (think: juicy prime rib), as are the breakfast sandwiches. Read more.

Plant Food and Wine is one of The New Yorker's Guide to a Weekend in Los Angeles.

10. Plant Food and Wine

7.9
1009 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Cheap Best HiddenCheap Best Hidden: Head right for the back patio. Everything is plant based here, just like the title says. Read more.

Ox & Son is one of The New Yorker's Guide to a Weekend in Los Angeles.

11. Ox & Son

1534 Montana Ave (15th Street), Santa Monica, CA
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 10 tips and reviews

Cheap Best HiddenCheap Best Hidden: Note details like different plates for each item. The menu changes constantly, and make sure to ask about the specials. Sit outside for a calm, quiet experience, or inside for a buzzier one. Read more.

Genghis Cohen is one of The New Yorker's Guide to a Weekend in Los Angeles.

12. Genghis Cohen

7.7
740 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Mid-City West · 41 tips and reviews

Cheap Best HiddenCheap Best Hidden: The walnut shrimp and the ribs are life-changing. The crispy noodles that are usually free everywhere else aren’t free here. Order them. Read more.

Jon & Vinny's is one of The New Yorker's Guide to a Weekend in Los Angeles.

13. Jon & Vinny's

9.1
412 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 104 tips and reviews

Cheap Best HiddenCheap Best Hidden: The meatballs and garlic bread are a top five dish in LA right now. Outside of that, pizza, pasta, and well, the whole menu?! Read more.

The Sycamore Kitchen is one of The New Yorker's Guide to a Weekend in Los Angeles.

14. The Sycamore Kitchen

9.0
143 S LA Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant · Mid-City West · 112 tips and reviews

Cheap Best HiddenCheap Best Hidden: Take in all that outdoor seating, and be sure to order a pastry and pork belly hash. Read more.

Maradentro is one of The New Yorker's Guide to a Weekend in Los Angeles.

15. Maradentro

11929 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Studio City · 8 tips and reviews

Cheap Best HiddenCheap Best Hidden: This is a new fish-focused hotspot. I wouldn’t be mad if you started drinking at this point. Read more.

Blacktop Coffee is one of The New Yorker's Guide to a Weekend in Los Angeles.

16. Blacktop Coffee

826 E 3rd St (S Garry St), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Arts District · 39 tips and reviews

Cheap Best HiddenCheap Best Hidden: Stop here for a mid-day avocado toast. I wouldn’t recommend it unless it was as bomb as it is. Read more.

Maré is one of The New Yorker's Guide to a Weekend in Los Angeles.

17. Maré

7465 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Mid-City West · 11 tips and reviews

Cheap Best HiddenCheap Best Hidden: Where to start? The tiny menu, the chef, the secret back patio, the free grilled cheese and sangria while you wait, the fun drawer. I’ve said too much. It’s an out-of-control situation, really. Read more.