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For steals and deals, head over to Compliments in Santa Monica where the fashion has flair. -Patti Stanger, Millionaire Matchmaker
The warm, loosely packed rice is just a part of an amazing sushi experience. Try everything. High five.
They have one heck of a business plan! Their food, coffee and customer service is all equal. You like the coffee just as much as you like the friendly barista. -Danielle Keene, Top Chef Just Desserts
David Browne’s furniture line, made from reclaimed lumber, shares space in this wood-walled shop with a finely tuned selection of casual-cool picks, like Bass sandals and Ace & Jig hoodies.
This sprawling two-story sells everything from gently used well-priced furnishings to delicate china gleaned from local estates.
The LA area has arguably the most diverse food scene in the country. Exemplary lobster roll - served on top a split brioche roll with a side of house-made sweet potato chips. Read more.
This is our go-to spot for gorgeous jewels—and we’ll occasionally find adorable bargains, like the Roseark Finds thread bracelets, a steal at $5.
This cult label has everyone in our office swooning, and its holiday collection—pared-down silhouettes with mannish accents—is enthralling. Through Dec. 20, save 30% by mentioning Lucky. Read more.
Romantic setting. Great wine list and excellent filet mignon. -Akiko Cook, Launch My Line
The wheat grass and the natural juice tonics are great!-Suzanne Tracht, Top Chef
You haven’t lived until you’ve eaten their sheep’s milk ricotta canolli. They are shredded with candied orange, pistachios, and bittersweet chocolate. Did I forget to mention they’re filled to order?
The lamb is delish and their skillet cornbread will make your heart stop. -Dave Martin, Top Chef
1/2 price wine Sunday-Thursday all the way through Labor Day at this hot spot in 12th floor lobby of the Ritz-Carlton. Read more.
A Road trip must: This "classic yet modern pub" that sports kobe meatballs with creamy polenta and parsley pesto. Bonus: A 6 bedroom inn for when the food coma sets in. Read more.
This is a beautiful restaurant and the place to go for high quality authentic Chinese. They have the best Dim Sum menu with amazing fillings. My favorite are the scallop, spicy beef, and crab. The tab
Visit this new haven for "cheese, swine & wine," delivering said goods in a wine bar-meets-butcher shop space with marble countertops and wine barrels jutting out from the wall. Read more.
If it’s Tuesday, you’ll find fried chicken junkies at this Andersonville hangout, where Gunthorp Farmsbirds are served alongside greens, mashed potatoes, and cornbread.
The meats at this no-frills, dual dining-area'd counter-service joint - big baby back ribs, hot links, giant turkey legs, etc - are all hickory smoked & enhanced w/ their signature sweet/spicy sauce. Read more.
Actually be superior to all others checking in here by getting the ragout of Burgundy snails served alongside whitefish from Lake Superior Read more.
This French, Spanish, and Italian fusion menu's heavy on small plates. We suggest you don’t miss the crispy prosciutto/bibb lettuce/ mozz P.L.T. Read more.
