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2122 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles 90041
323-550-1988

Four Cafe

Small, friendly, and inexpensive for L.A. Focus on seasonality and homemade: even the sodas are concocted in-house. Rose petal lemonade and gingerade are standouts. Sandwiches, salads, soups and de... read more

3056 Roswell St., Los Angeles 90065
323-257-7866

Eagle Rock Brewery

This could potentially be LA's first brewery, hilariously adjacent to a high school and beer nerds are clamoring for a seat at the bar. A rather utilitarian space, which matches the menu of only be... read more

3329 Division St., Los Angeles 90065
323-221-1060

L.A. Bento

In the mornings it's the spot for fancy coffee and pastries—housemade isn't the thing here, just high-quality vendors. The woodsy little store shuts down early, to get those lunch deliveries ... read more

1630 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles 90041
323-258-8800

The Black Boar

The wood chair and bare wood floor might remind some of a Western foot-stompin', but the aim here is all British. Think Renaissance Fair, plus local sports on the handful of TVs. Played quietly, th... read more

1576 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles 90041
323-896-1972

Cacao Mexicatessen

Feel like your Mexican culinary education is lacking? Cacao aims to provide the lesser known and the rarely available. Nopalitos (grilled cactus sandwiches) and squash blossom rellenos with cod sou... read more

3300 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles 90039
323-664-9400

Hugo's Tacos

Not as good as a taco truck, but at least it's open for breakfast. Breakfast burrito central. This is pan-Mexican. Code for: they'll serve taquitos and nachos to your gringo self. Even a salsa burg... read more

3111 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles 90039
323-662-5556

55 Degree Wine

Not sure which bottle of vino to go for? Why not head downstairs and make an evening out of the purchasing decision? Flights of wine, nightly tasting menus, nibble to go with it all. Feels very Eur... read more

3408 Verdugo Rd., Los Angeles 90065
323-257-3508

Verdugo Bar

Why did it take L.A. so long to discover the joys of beer on tap? Whatever the reason, Angelenos have finally caught on to what our west coast compatriots have known for years. Verdugo seems to bel... read more

2315 S. Garfield Ave., Los Angeles
323-722-7600

Bollini's

Old Monterey Park: Famous for Chinese food. New Monterey Park: Let’s get some Italian. Thinnest crusts you’ve ever seen by a guy who studied the art in Italia and brought it back to his homeboys. T... read more

2005 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles
323-255-OINK

The Oinkster

Bright red vinyl booths and white Formica tables make it seem low-key, but the food is serious business. Special attention given to special pastrami, Belgian fries, and ube (purple, sweet taro) mil... read more

3219 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles
(323) 666-7133

Canele

Whole branzino, chalkboard menu, and free namesake dessert to-go redefines Silver Lake's upwardly-mobile Bohemians with a poet's life, darkened mood and sophisticated food from a former chef of Luc... read more

2640 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles
323-221-6900

Footsie's

Even the Short Stop crew had to find a new place to hang out without the masses of hangers on. Hightailing it to Highland Park, the drinks stay cheap and the pool tables stay busy, but at least a p... read more

5922 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles
323-255-6871

Little Cave

To the bat cave! None-more-black Highland Park lounge fulfills Halloween obsession year-round with stalactite bar, freak collection, and upside down bats. Great juke juices hardcore crowd of wild k... read more

620 Moulton Ave., Los Angeles
323-221-9204

Barbara's at Brewery Arts Complex

Secret lies just a Blade Runner-style drive away until you find its glowing heart. Industrial lofts in Old Pabst Brewery, one of the world's largest residential artist colonies and funkiest spots t... read more

5385 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles
323-887-1980

Tacos Baja Ensenada

Incredible shrimp and fish tacos in a former burger shack. You're not there for the décor, but the batter-fried halibut, transporting you back to a sleepy fishing village on the Sea of Cortez. The ... read more

4030 E. Gage Ave., Los Angeles
323-773-1898

La Casita Mexicana

Excellent Mexican strikes the Bell with sizzling plates of grilled chilis in nogadas, famous chilaquiles and mucho meats. Jalisco spirit brought fresh to the graceful tables. Elegant, gorgeous Mexi... read more

1842 E. 1st St., Los Angeles 90033
323-265-2887

La Serenata Di Garibaldi

The Bel-Air of Boyle Heights Mexican restaurants. Heavy on seafood plates. Refined poblano and mushroom-stuffed quesadillas, fish tacos and gorditas bring the faithful (and adulterous). Folk art to... read more

2126 Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles
323-262-3434

La Parrilla

Handmade tortillas hold center stage on a gigantic grill perfect for human sacrifices—used instead for savory meats and traditional comida. Piñata decor and roaming mariachis get neighborhood famil... read more

100 Citadel Dr., 434, Los Angeles 90040
323-887-1574

Quiksilver

Every type of casual clothing/accessory one needs to fit in on the beach, slope, and half-pipe. Some stores have a tiny selection of skateboards, too, but mostly, they're decorative. Skip those pes... read more

705 N. Evergreen St., Los Angeles 90033
323-267-8637

Ciro's

H'orale cabrones! Cooks wear t-shirts: Why Go South of the Border When You Can Go to East L.A.? Tiene mucho orgullo, no? Exceptional happenings on Fridays when they brew specialty albondigas soup, ... read more