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Beethoven Market is a corner grocery turned restaurant in Mar Vista that's perfect for a fun group pasta dinner.
Come to Marvin in Beverly Grove for good wine, unfussy bistro food, and a crowd that’s always down to get a little messy.
Wagyu Butcher is an excellent yakiniku tasting menu spot in Torrance, where you’ll have a front row of an expert butcher at work.
Wildcrust is a warm, lively pizzeria in Eagle Rock with underwhelming pizza. Stick to snacks and wine.
Walking Spanish is a new-age Central American spot located in the back patio of Las Perlas in West Hollywood.
Rokusho is a concrete-brutalist Japanese bar in Hollywood that’s fine for cocktails and a small bite.
Stanley’s Wet Goods is a Venice wine shop with a tiny bar for you to post up with a glass of wine and your thoughts.
The Hummingbird is an eccentric Peruvian spot in Echo Park with showstopping ceviches and handrolls.
Mala Class is a charming, small Sichuan spot in Highland Park with an equally small menu. Get the dumplings and dan dan noodles.
Le Great Outdoor is an outdoor restaurant in Santa Monica that feels like a backyard barbecue.
Casa Bianca is a classic Eagle Rock pizzeria with checkerboard tablecloths and big plates of pasta.
Norikaya is a dark U-shaped hand roll bar in Koreatown, but the izakaya menu is more interesting.
All Roads is a pleasant pizzeria-wine bar in Brentwood that’s more casual (and cheaper) than other Italian options in the neighborhood.
Ladyhawk is a modern Lebanese restaurant in West Hollywood that's an improvement over your average hotel restaurant. Get the mezze platter.
Dada Echo Park is a hybrid restaurant-listening bar hidden in a service alley off Sunset Blvd.
Lolo is a cool East Hollywood bistro that serves decent food, but you're really here to drink wine and have a good time.
Highly Likely has our favorite patio in Highland Park. Drop by for a lunch date, a casual dinner, or drinks at the bar.
