A newbie by comparison to some Eater 38 members, Jon and Vinny's small and loud porkapalooza delight remains all the rage with the food set. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Suzanne Goin's flagship, a small plate Cali-French abode. Simply designed, simply not cheap. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
In addition to the bäco expect a bevy of seasonally inspired plates, craft beer, boutique wine, modern cocktails, and house-made sodas. [Eater 38 Member]
Jose Andres explores a different kind of dining inside the SLS Hotel, the kind of sexy and sophisticated dining room that pushes out delectable collection of Spanish-inspired tapas. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
There's heavy emphasis on house-cured meats, pizzas, and pastas, with unexpected and inspired flavors. The beverage program here, from cocktails to wine, is a hit, too. [Eater 38 Member]
This ode to Sichuan doesn't hold back with flavors, so expect to endure massive lines to enjoy near-perfect renditions of spicy classics. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The Bistecca alla Fiorentina would make grown carnivores cry. The house charcuterie is fantastic while other dishes like the bone marrow pie defy any person's sense of moderation. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
A neighborhoody spot that's filled with regulars, pick from seasonalsmall plate offerings and some skinny-crusted brick oven pizzas. The roasted vegetables are also a must-try. Read more.
The H + The H has reached a critical mass in popularity, and the biscuits are to blame. There's also a terrific plate of shrimp & grits, maple-glazed pork chop, or barbecued lobster.
In one of the most unique restaurant spaces in town, Hinoki & the Bird remains a world-class eatery under the helm of Kuniko Yagi, who adds East & Southeast Asian touches to the menu.[Eater 38 Member] Read more.
There are more than a dozen outstanding Korean restaurants in Koreatown. The lunchtime bossam is a great deal while the stews, fish, and pancakes are all top drawer. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Some of LA's most authentic Mexican food can be found here. Inexpensive, located in Bell, more than worth the drive. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
LA's most famous old school deli, do not miss the pastrami sandwich! [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
It's all about the tasting menus at Josiah Citrin's consistent high quality French eatery. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
A good place to hit during the weekday for an amaro and plate of burrata, the service is always going to be top notch. The pastas or main dishes are prepared to perfection. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Michael Cimarusti's ode to seafood-centric fine dining has gotten a much needed revamp, with a nautical theme to reinforce the kind of preparations happening on the plate. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Nothing on the short menu is particularly weak, but the desserts are extremely strong, especially the iconic coconut bavarois. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Moderately priced super seasonal eats straight from SM farmers markets served in a pleasant, tasteful space. Seasonal desserts come from neighbor bakery Huckleberry. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Sapp Coffee Shop has two iconic dishes that are must-trys. First, the jade noodles, both dry and immersed in soup. Second the Thai Boat Noodles, which are dank, intense, & spicy. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Shunji balances sushi & hot dishes at an attainable price in an old Depression-era chili restaurant. The sashimi plate, nigiri sushi, and tomato agadashi are worth the admission fee. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
This sophomore effort from Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo of Animal features seafood-centric fare inside a nautical-inspired space. [Eater 38 Member]
This ravioli is made with pistachio dough and gets filled with Humboldt Fog goat cheese. Then comes a sprinkling of yet some more English peas. The agnolotti filled with mascarpone is another option. Read more.
Meals must be purchased in advance off Trois Mec's website. Including tip but excluding alcohol, the nightly prix fixe amounts to nearly $100 a head.
