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Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017

Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017

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Created by Lisa E • Updated On: September 29, 2018

Not sure why the LA Times hasn't published this on 4SQ, but I plan to check off everything from the maestro's last list. :updated 9.29.18:

Vespertine is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

1. Vespertine

9.0
3599 Hayden Ave, Culver City, CA
New American Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
Providence is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

2. Providence

8.7
5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 94 tips and reviews
Spago Beverly Hills is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

3. Spago Beverly Hills

8.9
176 N Canon Dr (at Wilshire Blvd.), Beverly Hills, CA
New American Restaurant · 123 tips and reviews
Lukshon is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

4. Lukshon

3239 Helms Ave (btwn Venice & Washington Blvd), Culver City, CA
Asian Restaurant · 70 tips and reviews
Taco Maria is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

5. Taco Maria

3313 Hyland Ave (Sunflower Avenue), Costa Mesa, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews
Spring is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

6. Spring

257 S Spring St (3rd), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
Trois Mec is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

7. Trois Mec

716 N Highland Ave,Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA, Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews
Cassia is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

8. Cassia

9.0
1314 7th St, Santa Monica, CA
Asian Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews
Pizzeria Mozza is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

9. Pizzeria Mozza

9.1
641 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · Hancock Park · 292 tips and reviews
Osteria Mozza is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

10. Osteria Mozza

8.9
6602 Melrose Ave (at Highland Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · 157 tips and reviews
Rossoblu is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

11. Rossoblu

7.8
1124 San Julian St (12th St.), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Fashion District · 18 tips and reviews
Rustic Canyon is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

12. Rustic Canyon

8.4
1119 Wilshire Blvd (at 11th Ct.), Santa Monica, CA
Wine Bar · Wilshire-Montana · 86 tips and reviews
Shibumi is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

13. Shibumi

8.2
815 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Restaurant · South Park · 9 tips and reviews
Q Sushi is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

14. Q Sushi

7.3
521 W 7th St (btwn Grand & Olive St), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Financial District · 8 tips and reviews
N/Naka is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

15. N/Naka

9.1
3455 Overland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Mar Vista · 37 tips and reviews
Lucques is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

16. Lucques

8474 Melrose Ave (at Clinton St), Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews
CUT by Wolfgang Puck is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

17. CUT by Wolfgang Puck

8.6
9500 Wilshire Blvd ((at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel)), Beverly Hills, CA
Steakhouse · 84 tips and reviews
Bestia is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

18. Bestia

9.3
2121 E 7th Pl (at Santa Fe Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 249 tips and reviews
LASA is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

19. LASA

727 N Broadway #120, Los Angeles, CA
Filipino Restaurant · Chinatown · 15 tips and reviews
République is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

20. République

9.3
624 S La Brea Ave (at W 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Hancock Park · 267 tips and reviews
Animal is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

21. Animal

435 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 233 tips and reviews
Kismet is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

22. Kismet

9.1
4648 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · East Hollywood · 70 tips and reviews
Manuela is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

23. Manuela

8.4
907 E 3rd St (at S Garey St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Arts District · 36 tips and reviews
Night + Market Song is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

24. Night + Market Song

8.7
3322 W Sunset Blvd (at Micheltorena St), Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · Silver Lake · 75 tips and reviews
Shunji Japanese Cuisine is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

25. Shunji Japanese Cuisine

8.3
3003 Ocean Park Blvd (at Bundy Dr), Santa Monica, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews
Alimento is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

26. Alimento

8.6
1710 Silver Lake Blvd (at Effie St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Silver Lake · 38 tips and reviews
Here's Looking at You is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

27. Here's Looking at You

8.8
3901 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 24 tips and reviews
P.Y.T. is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

28. P.Y.T.

400 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 14 tips and reviews
Guerrilla Tacos is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

29. Guerrilla Tacos

8.9
2000 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 26 tips and reviews
Chengdu Taste is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

30. Chengdu Taste

7.8
828 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA
Szechuan Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews
Orsa & Winston is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

31. Orsa & Winston

8.3
122 W 4th St (btwn S Main & S Spring St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Gallery Row · 17 tips and reviews
Michael's Downtown is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

32. Michael's Downtown

8.5
210 E 3rd St (Promenade), Long Beach, CA
Pizzeria · Promenade · 29 tips and reviews
Otium is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

33. Otium

222 S. Hope St., Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Bunker Hill · 65 tips and reviews
Vincenti Ristorante is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

34. Vincenti Ristorante

8.0
11930 San Vicente Blvd (at Montana Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Brentwood · 18 tips and reviews
Broken Spanish is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

35. Broken Spanish

1050 S. Flower St, Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · South Park · 33 tips and reviews
Soban is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

36. Soban

8.8
4001 W Olympic Blvd (at S Norton Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Korean Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
Pizzana is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

37. Pizzana

9.0
11712 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · Brentwood · 16 tips and reviews
Sun Nong Dan is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

38. Sun Nong Dan

8.7
3470 W 6th St Ste 7 (S Alexandria Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Asian Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 18 tips and reviews
Holbox is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

39. Holbox

9.3
3655 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · South LA · 8 tips and reviews
Chichen Itza Restaurant is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

40. Chichen Itza Restaurant

8.6
3655 S Grand Ave #C6 (inside Mercado La Paloma), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · South LA · 59 tips and reviews
Baroo is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

41. Baroo

8.6
5706 Santa Monica Blvd (Wilton Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Korean Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews
Brera Ristorante is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

42. Brera Ristorante

1331 East 6th Street (Alameda), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Arts District · 21 tips and reviews
The Bazaar by José Andrés is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

43. The Bazaar by José Andrés

465 S LA Cienega Blvd (at San Vicente Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Mid-City West · 255 tips and reviews
Gjelina is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

44. Gjelina

9.2
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Millwood Ave), Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 618 tips and reviews
Salt's Cure is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

45. Salt's Cure

8.2
1155 N Highland Ave (at Lexington Ave), West Hollywood, CA
American Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews
Salazar is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

46. Salazar

9.1
2490 Fletcher Dr (at Ripple St), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · East LA · 29 tips and reviews
Sqirl Kitchen is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

47. Sqirl Kitchen

8.8
720 N Virgil Ave (at Marathon St), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · East Hollywood · 203 tips and reviews
The Tasting Kitchen is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

48. The Tasting Kitchen

8.4
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 180 tips and reviews
Odys and Penelope is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

49. Odys and Penelope

127 S LA Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 23 tips and reviews
Petit Trois is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

50. Petit Trois

8.9
716 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews
Sea Harbour Seafood Restaurant is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

51. Sea Harbour Seafood Restaurant

7.8
3939 Rosemead Blvd (Valley Blvd), Rosemead, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews
Redbird is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

52. Redbird

9.0
114 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 62 tips and reviews
Jitlada Thai Restaurant is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

53. Jitlada Thai Restaurant

8.9
5233 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · Little Armenia · 132 tips and reviews
Girasol Restaurant is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

54. Girasol Restaurant

11334 Moorpark St (Bakman), Studio City, CA
New American Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Sotto is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

55. Sotto

9575 W Pico Blvd (at Edris Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · South Robertson · 82 tips and reviews
Le Comptoir is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

56. Le Comptoir

7.2
3606 W 6th St (at S Normandie Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 8 tips and reviews
Park's BBQ is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

57. Park's BBQ

9.2
955 S Vermont Ave (at W Olympic Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Korean BBQ Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 82 tips and reviews
Gwen is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

58. Gwen

8.4
6600 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Steakhouse · Central Hollywood · 20 tips and reviews
Jar Restaurant is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

59. Jar Restaurant

7.8
8225 Beverly Blvd (at Harper Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Steakhouse · Mid-City West · 50 tips and reviews
Meals By Genet is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

60. Meals By Genet

9.0
1053 S Fairfax Ave (btwn W Olympic & Witworth Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · PICO · 37 tips and reviews
Church & State is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

61. Church & State

1850 Industrial St Apt 100 (at Mateo St), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Arts District · 92 tips and reviews
La Casita Mexicana is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

62. La Casita Mexicana

8.4
4030 Gage Ave, Bell, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews
Maude is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

63. Maude

8.5
212 S Beverly Dr (at Wilshire Blvd), Beverly Hills, CA
Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Brodard Chateau is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

64. Brodard Chateau

8.3
9100 Trask Ave (at Magnolia Ave), Garden Grove, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews
A.O.C. is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

65. A.O.C.

8.8
8700 W 3rd St (at S Hamel Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · Mid-City West · 123 tips and reviews
Asanebo is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

66. Asanebo

8.0
11941 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews
Kobee Factory is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

67. Kobee Factory

7.5
14110 Oxnard St (Hazeltine), Van Nuys, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews
Connie and Ted's Seafood is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

68. Connie and Ted's Seafood

8.7
8171 Santa Monica Blvd (at Havenhurst Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 146 tips and reviews
Rosaliné is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

69. Rosaliné

7.9
8479 Melrose Ave (La Cienega), West Hollywood, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews
Erven is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

70. Erven

514-516 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews
Angelini Osteria is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

71. Angelini Osteria

9.3
7313 Beverly Blvd (btwn N Fuller Ave & N Poinsettia Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 92 tips and reviews
Adana is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

72. Adana

8.0
6918 San Fernando Rd, Glendale, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Grandview · 9 tips and reviews
Little Sister is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

73. Little Sister

8.6
523 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA
Asian Restaurant · Financial District · 56 tips and reviews
Miàn | 滋味小麵 is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

74. Miàn | 滋味小麵

8.2
301 W Valley Blvd (Btwn Prospect Ave and Abbot Ave), San Gabriel, CA
Szechuan Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews
Drago Centro is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

75. Drago Centro

8.7
525 S Flower St (at 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 87 tips and reviews
Aburiya Raku is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

76. Aburiya Raku

521 N LA Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
71Above is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

77. 71Above

8.6
633 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Financial District · 18 tips and reviews
Grand Central Market is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

78. Grand Central Market

9.1
317 S Broadway (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Market · Downtown Los Angeles · 339 tips and reviews
Coni'seafood is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

79. Coni'seafood

8.2
3544 W Imperial Hwy (at Yukon Ave), Inglewood, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews
Kogi Taqueria is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

80. Kogi Taqueria

3500 Overland Ave (Palms), Los Angeles, CA
Taco Restaurant · Palms · 21 tips and reviews
Kogi BBQ Truck is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

81. Kogi BBQ Truck

9.1
(Greater LA Metro Area), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · 219 tips and reviews
Guelaguetza Restaurant is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

82. Guelaguetza Restaurant

8.8
3014 W Olympic Blvd (at Normandie Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 94 tips and reviews
Manhattan Beach Post is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

83. Manhattan Beach Post

9.1
1142 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Manhattan Beach · 148 tips and reviews
Rice Bar is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

84. Rice Bar

419 W 7th St (S Hill St), Los Angeles, CA
Filipino Restaurant · Jewelry District · 23 tips and reviews
The Bellwether is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

85. The Bellwether

13251 Ventura Blvd (Longridge Avenue), Studio City, CA
Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Playground DTSA is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

86. Playground DTSA

220 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Ana · 64 tips and reviews
Colonia is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

87. Colonia

7.7
6717 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Uptown Whittier · 4 tips and reviews
Attari Sandwich Shop is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

88. Attari Sandwich Shop

1100 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Westwood · 33 tips and reviews
Irenia is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

89. Irenia

400 N Broadway (Broadway & 4th Street), Santa Ana, CA
Filipino Restaurant · Downtown Santa Ana · 3 tips and reviews
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

90. Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle

8.8
2057 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Ramen Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 208 tips and reviews
Gjusta is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

91. Gjusta

9.2
320 Sunset Ave, Venice, CA
Café · Venice · 266 tips and reviews
Garlic & Chives is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

92. Garlic & Chives

7.5
9892 Westminster Ave (Next To 85 Degrees), Garden Grove, CA
Asian Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
Valentino Italian Restaurant is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

93. Valentino Italian Restaurant

3115 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews
Mariscos Jalisco is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

94. Mariscos Jalisco

8.8
3040 E Olympic Blvd (at Dacotah St), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · 46 tips and reviews
Union Restaurant is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

95. Union Restaurant

8.6
37 E Union St, Pasadena, CA
Italian Restaurant · Old Pasadena · 46 tips and reviews
Sapp Coffee Shop is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

96. Sapp Coffee Shop

8.3
5183 Hollywood Blvd (at North Kingsley Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · Los Feliz · 81 tips and reviews
Mayura Indian Restaurant is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

97. Mayura Indian Restaurant

8.1
10406 Venice Blvd (Motor), Culver City, CA
Indian Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews
Howlin' Ray's is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

98. Howlin' Ray's

8.5
727 N Broadway #128 (btwn Alpine & Ord St), Los Angeles, CA
Fried Chicken Joint · Chinatown · 53 tips and reviews
Marouch is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

99. Marouch

8.4
4905 Santa Monica Blvd (edgemont st), Los Angeles, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Little Armenia · 25 tips and reviews
Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant is one of Jonathan Gold's 101 - 2017.

100. Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant

9.1
704 S Alvarado St (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Deli · Westlake South · 176 tips and reviews