Host Giada DeLaurentiis arrives at Angelini Osteria, in Los Angeles, CA, for authentic Italian food in a sexy setting, on Food Network's Giada's Weekend Getaways. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
If you need a late meal, Animal is open until 2am on weekends. Food is great and they serve "PBR" in a can.-Michael Voltaggio, Top Chef
The namesake eatery within Joachim Splichal's Patina Restaurant Group, come for meticulously prepared seasonal, modern French fine dining. [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.
LA's most famous old school deli, do not miss the pastrami sandwich! [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Since 1925, the best sandwich in LA. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Don't miss weekly specials like rotisserie half duck with duck fat-braised radish ($29), and, of course, try the bread and pastries. Read more.
There are always at least a half dozen West and East coast selections—from Fanny Bay to Chincoteague. Go big with a seafood tower ($85) of lobster, oysters, clams, mussels, prawns and king crab. Read more.
A joint that actually specializes in a kind of deep-fried hot dog called the Ripper, & a drippy, spicy, crunchy version of the street dog, served with homemade tater tots instead of a warrant
The cocktails, agave-laced tributes to punk rock aesthetics, will quickly put you down for the count, so stick with two — three, at most. The best is the Angelina. Read more.
Craft is in the weeds...literally: It’s debuting a menu devoted to wild fennel. Try the meaty halibut with fennel purée, soubise made from the bulbs and stems, and a finish of delicate fronds: Read more.
Hearty stews, dolmas, eggplant and a heavenly rice dish with dill will keep Persian food fans coming back to Orchid Grill & Kabob. Pretty much everything on the menu is great. Read more.
Locals will vouch for the authenticity of its dishes - especially its flavorful boat noodle soup & tasty beef salad. As for a caffeine kick, their iced coffee will keep you up for hours!
Chef Gabriele Pezzimenti previously worked at Il Pastaio; before that, Pezzimenti was sous chef at a two Michelin star-rated restaurant in Bologna.
