Carpaccio of pigs heart confit sounds a lot weirder than it tastes. The thin slices have a mild porcine flavor enhanced with a squirt of walnut oil and some peppery wild arugula. Read more.
In a hidden nook in Chinatown, this scarlet-walled bar has strong drinks, low light and tasteful Asian decor. It might attract hipster DJs and scenester nerds, but the vibe remains blessedly low-key. Read more.
Go early (for $.35 happy hour cocktails + free soup kitchen fare), stay late. Take the virtual tour. A true downtown LA must-see.
Pappardelle fumé is handmade inch-and-a-half-wide noodles in a tomato cream sauce enriched with smoked mozzarella and bacon. It's really filling, but worth every calorie. Read more.
The original Don Cuco set up shop in Toluca Lake in 1957, and since then the small chain cemented its place in L.A. cuisine culture. Read more.
