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This white-tiled pizza joint in Westwood may feel a little on the fast-food-y side, but that's only because the piping hot, Neapolitan pies are churned out faster than you can get to your table. ... read more
From the owners of Frida's Taqueria comes this upscale, authentic Mexican restaurant. Sure, LA is rampant with south of the border cuisine, but Casa Azul stands out with its traditional mole recipe... read more
What do you get when a chef from Melisse and Charlie Palmer opens a sandwich shop? Concoctions between bread that you've never quite dreamed of: Soft shell crab po'boys, peach and foie gras pizzas ... read more
A choose-your-own-adventure through Korean quick serve: choose a grain, a protein and a sauce, sit down and wait for the stone pot full of it to arrive. It's not like Koreatown, but you do get a tr... read more
Decor is very spare, as is befitting a college town, but the high ceilings and dark red walls give this pubby place some dramatic flair. Cuisine is on the bistro side, very classic California, with... read more
Westwood is home to UCLA. That means thousands of young people dying to spend money. But not too much money. What better place for gourmet hot dogs? Spoc's is just a stand. Not much to look at. But... read more
Beer lover's paradise in a "mall". There's an outdoor-facing wall, but still a mall. The booze selection feels like somewhere else entirely. A Portland pub? A New York mixology haven? Mixed drinks ... read more
Local farms, winemakers, and dairy artisans set this hotel restaurant menu on fire, kind of like what that pinstriped suit with the wandering eye is doing for the bar. Smooth, contemporary setting ... read more
Hamasaywhut? High end Ovitz-owned spot stands out among sushi joints stuck between sunglass huts and dry-cleaners. A little celeb-spotting appetizer for two (was that Harold or Kumar?) followed by ... read more
Casual, cute, country spot for international breakfast foods in the a.m., fresh and meaty sandwiches with cumin calamari salad in the p.m. Homemade pumpkin bread and coconut raisin cookies at a qua... read more
Bruins bypass beer and pizza for something their mother would be proud to see them eat. Pilates pals and yoga mates order plentiful salads like the mighty Azteca. Surprised studio suits find out th... read more
A much-need upscale Romantic/Date Spot getaway for UCLA parents sated on dealings with "the kid." Take in a movie, then have a grown-up meal. Pumpkin and sage lasagna, calamari stew, and steaks? He... read more
"Just like Mama used to make," back home in Tripoli. This Bustling/Boisterous hole-in-the-wall dishes out Old Country eats. Crowd peaks around lunchtime when they allow the worker bees out. Creamy ... read more
You came here for kabobs, expert stews, and possibly a degree from that place up the street. Two out of three and a quick review of your goals might be more realistic. Expect the struggling lit maj... read more
Thankfully not partners with Darryl Hall. Weekend lines are much bigger than that duo could draw. Westside's best for breakfast n' brunch set. The best places find their specials through time, poss... read more
Mo' meaty Iranian sandwich spot in the wessssyde's Persian paradise squeezes canary from the coal mine. Open-shirted expats discuss U.S. sanctions/Armageddon on the leafy green patio while barely l... read more
Everything tastes a little better with a belly dancer shaking her hips over your plate. Moroccan dreams come true under tented ceilings, carved doorways, candlelight, and jeweled nooks, feasting on... read more
Quality neighborhood fave celebrating 22 years of homemade eats from Italy, and still blessed with hospitable host and visits from Olsen twins, Banana Republicans, and Diesel democrats. Values to b... read more
Where Lambda Lambda Lambdas break plates of Kefalotiri cheese, lamb souvlaki, and moussaka in VSOP-fueled flames, slamming Mega Moos and Greek brews. Opa! Fight your way past ouzo-boozed Bruins for... read more
Either we're easy or this place is dead sexy. Freshly-trimmed, genetically-blessed 30-somethings with great Italian clothes eating more small plates of cured and grilled meats than one city can sta... read more
The guys behind Dry Tour went to great pains to make/keep 80 Windwa...
Offering seasonal selections of artisanal cheeses, locally sourced ...
Squeezed into the up-and-came Sawtelle stretch of West Los Angeles,...
On a semi-remote stretch of PCH, nestled between the Hungry Cat and...
I mean, this breakfast place REALLY wants to kill you. From the guy...