Super cute coffee shop right by the Melrose Place farmers market. Check out the Compartes chocolate store in the back.
If you only have one meal in LA, make it Son of a Gun. Go on the later side, ask for a booth, and try all the seafood dishes - especially the Leche de Tigre. Don't forget to make a reservation.
There are a few of those in LA and Santa Monica. If you know me, you know I wouldn't be recommending an ice-cream place lightly.
Strong asian-inspired flavors, great cocktails. One of LA's new best restaurant in 2017.
Middle-eastern food, elevated. One of the most inventive brunch I've had in LA. Dinner is said to be amazing too.
The concert-bar that was below my Williamsburg apartment moved to LA. Same amazing staff. Always on-point programming.
THE market in Downtown LA. Looks like it's straight out of Blade Runner. I have a soft spot for the Oyster Bar.
That Bar Amá has become a favorite hangout for other chefs (must have something to do with the mezcal flights and queso dip, a match made in chef heaven) makes perfect sense. Read more.
Vegetables are a highlight, like grilled radicchio and charred romanesco. Pizza get its own section of the menu and is a must-order, be it mushrooms and beet greens or nettles with garlic confit.
Beautiful people doing business while grabbing a latte and a bite. Hearty hip breakfast/lunch. Sit in the patio.
