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If anyone knows me, they know that I am a very budget traveller, I have slept many nights at the airport just to save on that final night of accommodations, skipped many meals, and usually take the most inconvenient forms of transportation, if it means saving a buck or two, and I think that’s why my trip to LA was so special, because for once, I did the complete opposite.

We had intentions of having a very slow first night in LA, check into our AIRBNB and then head to the iconic Santa Monica Pier to watch a sunset before turning in early, but those plans quickly changed when we hopped into a share Uber and had the absolute pleasure of meeting a local woman named Veronica. Veronica is aspiring to become a travel guide for the area, so we couldn’t have had better luck, she emailed me a very detailed itinerary of what we should try and see during our 4 night adventure.

Kyle and I hopped out at the pier and excitement took over, I am like a child in such a way that when I am excited I just take off, immediately immersing myself into the chaos of the pier with my eyes glued to the sunset that was unfolding in front of us, we took pictures and splashed around until our toes were cold and the sky was dark. We wanted to take Veronica’s advice and head to Cha Cha Chicken, but decided to hop on a bar stool at Bubba Gump Shrimp first, and man oh man am I glad we did. We started with the idea that we were just going to grab some cocktails, but the smells quickly forced our brains to be distracted by the original plan. We needed shrimp and we needed it now, we ended up ordering a half pound of shrimp, half classic garlic and half cajun spiced - a bit spicy, resulting in extra fast cocktail inhalation and a bit of a buzz after settling our bill.

We made our way just down the road toward Venice and hopped out at Cha Cha Chicken, a menu was posted up on the board, and we ordered through a window, I got vegetarian empanadas based on the workers recommendation, and since Cha Cha Chicken doesn’t serve booze, Kyle ran to the liquor store to take advantage of the BYOB rule. Thank goodness for the tall Heineken he brought back because my empanada was so spicy I was sweating, but the food was so good and the atmosphere was so fun, I felt like I was ocean side in Tulum, Mexico, not in busy Los Angeles.

Next on the list was a 100 year old bar called The Townhouse, it was highly recommended due to the history, so we were a little surprised upon arrival as it was very small, a large bar taking up most the space and just one pool table, there was staircase at the back that led to the basement but security told us we weren’t permitted. We gave the place a chance and ordered up at the bar, Kyle getting himself a nice cocktail and myself a tall can of PBR, and started chatting with the bartender. Turns out, The Townhouse was operated as a grocery store upstairs, but an elevator away was a hidden speakeasy and a brothel, and we were in luck, because that night hosted in the basement, was a Burlesque show that everyone was welcome to attend. The show being later in the evening, we had some time to kill before hand so we drank and played pool, and met a cute local girl who was self celebrating her success.

Midnight struck and we moved to the basement, still dark, but much more spacious, you could see the history in the walls and the decor, it’s a beautiful place, and we were so glad we decided to check it out. The show was a highlight for me as I loved watching Christina Aguilera’s Burlesque movie growing up. The host came out dressed like Jabba The Hut and really set the mood for a comical and fun show to watch, we stuck around until around 2 a.m. but I was so tired from the days travel and adventure it was time to head home.

The next day was very food and drink orientated, in order to fulfill Kyle’s nerdy needs, we started with a trip to the California Science Center so we could see The Endeavor - the fifth and final orbiter build for NASA’s Space Shuttle program. It was interesting to see the detail put into building and designing the space shuttle, each tile has been numbered, and every part serving a purpose on it’s 25 missions through space until it officially retired June 1, 2011. The Center was packed with children and school groups so after a quick and hilariously fun flight simulation that Kyle and I went on, we headed toward downtown LA.

Our first stop was Little Tokyo, the largest of only 3 official Japantowns located throughout the United States, Little Tokyo is a Japanese American district filled with shopping, culture, and best of all, my favorite food, sushi. We enjoyed a California crunch roll, and walked around and checked out the funky shops and unique statues and structures.

Next, we headed to Upstairs at Ace Hotel for very expensive, but delicious cocktails, - this is one complaint I would have against this trip, is that our Canadian Dollar is so bad right now, we were paying up to $20 CAD a drink; I didn’t care though. The hotel and rooftop bar were very spectacular, like something you would see on the show Gossip Girl, we were spoiled with wonderful views, a pool and hot-tub that anyone is welcome to enjoy, and very cozy and comfortable seating scattered around the roof for both group, or more private occasions. If it weren’t for our grumbling stomachs, we could have stayed all night.

We decided to let our guts point our hearts in the direction of our next stop, at Clayton’s Public House, it was just a few blocks from The Ace Hotel, and it was another pub with beautiful decor, amazing cocktails, and an amazing ambiance. We had a few beer and ate an Impossible Burger - America’s popular vegetarian patty, and it was to die for; except nothing died to make it so delicious, so I guess that’s not the right term! Basically, we had came here just to kill time until we went to Clifton’s - another stop recommended by Veronica - but I ended up loving Clayton’s Public house so much and would definitely recommend it for the food, drinks and service!

Our final stop of the night made our jaws drop, a beautiful, huge space filled with fake cedar trees rising up to the 5 floors, taxidermy forest animals such as lions and buffalo, and a casual 250 pound meteorite used as decor at one of the many bars filling Clifton’s Cafeteria. Being that Clifton’s Cafeteria is the largest public cafeteria in the world, there was so much to see, our eyes were trying to look everywhere at once and our smiles beaming as we turned every corner. Our best find of the night, was when we pushed against a mirror, and it opened, revealing a dark staircase, and at the top was a Tiki bar!

In the Tiki bar, most of the seats were taken, but we found an empty table that was close to a party of three, since they looked friendly, we popped down beside them, and as it turned out, we had the best seat in the house. The three strangers, Val, Taylor and Mac, were literally tiki experts, they knew everything about the decor, how to dress, and most importantly - what to drink. We spent the duration of the evening trying their recommendations that included typical things like coconut and pineapple cocktails, and some wild ones that included flaming shot glasses and edible flowers. We could have stayed at Clifton’s Cafeteria with the trio all night, but we needed our beauty sleep for our big day to follow.

We knew as soon as we planned the trip, that we wanted to go to an amusement park, a Disney park was the first, and obvious choice, but we had so many questions, were we too old, was it worth the money, are the rides even fun for an adult? We tried to google the answers but we didn’t have much luck, and felt very unsure about what park to choose, we decided that since all the locals were so helpful, we would ask them; unanimously, Disneyland was the place to be.

We were excited -uncertain, but really childishly excited, I tried to imagine what the park would be like, I pictured roller-coasters, a drop of doom, ferris wheels, - that sort of stuff, so when we got on our very first ride, we were in for a shock; It’s A Small World, the ride I vow to never go on again. The song still rings in my ears sometimes, the creepy dolls that were swaying back and forth are now imbedded in my brain, “what have we gotten ourselves into?” It crushed our spirits a little, we were worried that all the other attractions would be slow and weird too, but faith was quickly restored as we started going on other rides, like Hyperspace Mountain, my favourite ride of the day, a rollercoaster that races through the complete darkness, engulfed with green screen visuals that made it appear we were flying through the solar system. Although not fast and scary, like Hyperspace Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean and Indiana Jones Adventure were amazing as well, they were interactive and exciting rides, very elaborate and visual, making you feel like you were part of the film, my head was on a swivel the entire time, and Kyle thought we were going to run into a boulder during the Indiana Jones ride, giving us a good laugh. The highlight of Disneyland was the shows they put on once the sun goes down, fireworks and lasers filled the night sky and bounded off buildings as characters danced, acted, and swung off the side of pirate ships, mimicking stories and films, it was beyond our expectations, and I would go back again just to watch the two performances.

Our last day in LA was a bit slower since we were up till 3 am stuffing our faces with pizza and beer after walking 40,000 steps around Disneyland. We went to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, The Griffith Observatory, and to relax at the beach before heading to Grain Whisky bar to meet up with Taylor, our new friend from the Tiki Bar, we ate a 70 dollar charcuterie board and tried some of Taylor’s delicious cocktail creations, before heading home to pack, and rest up for our flight home.

I cannot emphasize enough how amazing it was visiting Los Angeles, it was exhilarating to have the “screw it” mentality when it came to spending, we did everything we wanted and more without checking our bank accounts once, we ate everything delicious, and tried new and exciting cocktails, and made new friends.

Money comes and goes, but the memories from this trip will last a lifetime.

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If you tried to keep track of every brand new restaurant in Los Angeles, you might go a little bit crazy. So just read this list instead. These are the new restaurant openings that seem like they have the most potential - although keep in mind, for the ones we haven’t tried, we make no promises. Go forth and be a pioneer.

Oh, and even though we’ve been sheltering in place, we’ve still been eating. Check out our first thoughts on these spots that have opened during quarantine.

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The Best LA Pop-Ups, Summer 2020

SEPTEMBER Jakob Layman Dave's Hot Chicken - Fairfax $$$$ 465 N. Fairfax Ave.

After months of anticipation - and one false start this past weekend - Dave’s Hot Chicken has finally opened on Fairfax. Their newest outpost features that titular hot bird (do you dare try the dreaded Reaper-level spice?), a large outdoor patio area, and a line that’s presumably forming right now. Hey, you’re already going to be waiting at the Supreme store, you might as well eat, too. Dave’s Fairfax is open Monday-Thursday from 11am-11pm, and Friday-Sunday from 11am-midnight.

De Buena Planta $$$$ 1118 Abbot Kinney Blvd.

This new, plant-based Mexican pop-up from the founder of The Butcher’s Daughter has turned an Abbot Kinney parking lot into an outdoor oasis, complete with desert gravel, tropical trees, a fire pit, and a 15-foot bar. The entirely gluten-free menu includes birria tacos made from stewed daikon radishes, vegan ceviches, plenty of creative cocktails, and seasonal agua frescas and jugos. De Buena Planta is open Friday-Sunday, from 4-9pm.

Mazza Modern Kitchen $$$$ 12050 Ventura Blvd.

Mazza is a new Mediterranean and Middle Eastern spot in Studio City with a large menu that includes shirazi salads, a wide variety of spreads served with naan (Moroccan-style matbucha, hummus, baba ghanoush, etc.), flatbreads, soups like Uzbek lagman with lamb, kebabs, and pitas. Mazza Modern Kitchen is open for lunch and dinner, Tuesday-Sunday, from 11:30am-8:30 pm.

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Sandoitchi $$$$

A high-end sando pop-up (yep…) in Santa Ana, Sandoitchi’s claim to fame is an A5 wagyu sando covered in black truffle and gold leaf that sold for $75 during a pop-up in Dallas last month. How much will it cost in The OC? We actually don’t know - Sandoitchi posts their menu on Instagram on Sunday, with orders beginning through their website at precisely 6pm. And, yes, of course they sell out fast, so stay on top of their socials to make sure you don’t get shut out. Sandoitchi’s OC outpost will be serving every Sunday until September 20th.

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Wood & Salt Tavern $$$$ 4262 Atlantic Ave.

The latest spot from the team behind Wirsthaus and Rasselbock, Long Beach’s Wood & Salt Tavern differs from its restaurant siblings in that the menu doesn’t lean German - instead, it’s filled with handmade pastas and wood-fired entrees like whole fish and bone-in chops. But it does both those spots proud with a lengthy list of beers (and wine, too). Wood & Salt Tavern is currently open Sunday-Thursday, from 3-9pm, and Friday-Saturday from 3-10pm.

This Week’s Reopenings: Historic Filipinotown’s Grá is back, offering patio dining - and fantastic sourdough pizzas - Thursday-Saturday from 5-9pm, and Sundays from 4-9pm. Cozy Silver Lake Mediterranean and Middle Eastern spot Bowery Bungalow has also reopened for outdoor dining. Reservations recommended.

Josh Telles Fingers Crossed $$$$ 6417 Selma Ave

Just as his famous spot Felix reopens for al fresco dining, chef Evan Funke debuts his latest extremely Italian endeavor, Fingers Crossed. From spicy diavola pizzas to oxtail meatballs and rigatoni alla carbonara, much like The Lizzie McGuire Movie, this new restaurant in Hollywood is a love letter to the city of Rome.

Ela Ela Ela Ela $$$$ 755 N La Cienega Blvd

In addition to a truly remarkable typeface, Ela Ela is serving a variety of Mediterranean dishes like tahini-roasted vegetables, baklava, and pitas filled with your choice of falafel, roasted eggplant, chicken, or beef kabob. Reservations can be made through their website, and you can try dissecting their font kit with this iPhone app.

Heritage Sandwich Shop $$$$ 2032 E 7th Street

It’s a big month for new sandwiches in LA, and the latest contender just opened in Long Beach. Heritage’s menu is filled with sandwiches featuring smoked brisket, slow-roasted pork belly, and fried halibut served on a brioche bun, as well as desserts like root beer floats and peanut butter ice cream sandwiches. Limited patio seating available.

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The Douglas The Douglas $$$$ 1400 W Sunset Blvd

According to their website, The Douglas specializes in two things: Good beer and cheap friends. It’s owned and operated by two (presumably penny-pinching) best friends, and offers everything from double-patty burgers to hand-held chicken pot pies, as well as beers, ciders, and seltzers via their outdoor patio in Echo Park.

Sky's Gourmet Tacos Sky's Gourmet Tacos - Downtown LA $$$$ 358 West 38th St

The legendary taco spot has expanded to Downtown LA. Located next to Exposition Park, Sky’s Gourmet’s third outpost has the same menu of Southern/Mexican dishes they’re known for, such as crawfish tacos, burritos filled with Cajun shrimp, and ribs smothered in their signature sauce.

This Week’s Reopenings: The Buffalo Club in Santa Monica is back for outdoor dining. The iconic (and previously tourist-mobbed) LA classic, Pink’s Hot Dogs, has reopened after a five-month closure. The Sycamore Kitchen is now doing takeout and delivery (plus patio dining), and in a Game of Thrones-style twist, Jerry’s Famous Deli has returned to their Marina del Rey outpost, effectively kicking out residing American steakhouse, Stark’s.

AUGUST Liberation Coffee House Liberation Coffee House $$$$ 6725 Santa Monica Boulevard

Located in the main campus of the LGBT Center in Hollywood, Liberation Coffee House is a new coffee shop that’s giving back to the community. In addition to breakfast burritos, croissants, parfaits, and other snack items, the queer-friendly cafe is also staffed by graduates of the center’s culinary arts program and works with employees to prepare them for a future in hospitality and food service.

Foodsteez Monty's Good Burger - West Third St. $$$$ 8432 W. Third Street

The all-vegan burger spot has a new outpost in West Hollywood. Located on (you guessed it) West Third St., this is Monty’s third installment, joining the plant-based chain’s Echo Park and Koreatown locations. The menu hasn’t really changed, so expect the same lineup of vegan patties, tater tots, and extremely thicc milkshakes.

Mikaza $$$$ 542 South Broadway St

Mikaza is a new Nikkei-style sushi bar in Downtown LA that offers everything from ceviche to sushi rolls. For those needing a refresher (literally no judgment), Nikkei combines traditional Japanese recipes with ingredients native to Peru, like yellow peppers, tropical fish, and corn. Are we allowed to make another Hannah Montana “Best of Both Worlds” reference here? Because we’d sure like to.

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Avenue 26 Tacos $$$$ 816 W. 8th Street

The popular taco truck now has a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Downtown LA. This is now the taqueria’s third location, following successful outposts in Lincoln Heights and Eagle Rock, but expect the same menu of affordable tacos made with al pastor, carne asada, and tripas.

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Paper Rice Paper Rice - Spring Rolls & Bowls $$$$ 20 W Union St

The new Pasadena spot specializes in build-your-own gỏi cuốn, or Vietnamese spring rolls. Proteins like charbroiled nem, or pork sausage, braised pork belly, lemongrass chicken, and soy garlic tofu can be mixed-and-matched with veggies such as lettuce and pickled daikon, and toppings like chopped peanuts and toasted sesame. From there, you have your choice of either wrapping it all up in a roll or throwing it in a bowl - which honestly, sounds like a Tuesday night in college. Paper Rice opens on Friday, August 28th.

The Cloverfield $$$$ 3300 Airport Ave

Not to be confused with the 2008 film (or its honestly-not-bad sequel), The Cloverfield is a new American restaurant located in the Santa Monica Airport - which, fun fact, used to be known as Clover Field. The menu is filled with thin-crust pizzas, crispy chicken sandwiches, and house-made pastas, in addition to one flight-related cocktail. It’s named “Aviation” and comes with Aviation gin, creme de violette, and fresh lemon. Wright on.

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Fire Belly $$$$ 615 N Western Ave

Also known as our stomach after drinking a tall glass of milk (What? We’re lactose-intolerant), Fire Belly is a fast casual Chinese operation from the team at Sichuan Impression. The latest in LA’s string of ghost kitchens, like the one at Broken Spanish and Kaon!, a Filipino-Mexican restaurant around Pico-Union, everything here is to-go only, like Sichuan dumplings, kung pao chicken, and mapo tofu.

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Lucca Pizza Lucca Pizza $$$$ 8279 Santa Monica Boulevard

Lucca is a wood-fired pizza joint in West Hollywood that specializes in Roman and Neapolitan-style pies. All pizzas are cooked in an oven imported from Italy, and can be paired with wines sourced from family-run Italian wineries. Lucca Pizza is available for takeout and delivery.

Sushi Tama Sushi Tama $ $ $ $ Sushi in Beverly Hills $$$$ 116 N Robertson Blvd.

LA’s latest luxury spot is Sushi Tama. Located in Beverly Hills, this high-end Japanese restaurant is offering everything from at-home hand roll kits to vegetable donburis, but the real deal here is their ten-piece omakase nigiri set, which only costs $45. We say “only” because you could buy two and it would still cost less than the parking ticket we received last week. Score! Sushi Tama is available for takeout and has limited outdoor seating.

Gamboge $ $ $ $ Cambodian in Lincoln Heights $$$$ 1822 N Broadway

Gamboge is a Cambodian-inspired deli, cafe, and marketplace founded by husband and wife duo, Hak Lonh and Jane Oh. Lonh, who was born in a refugee camp on the border of Thailand and Cambodia, shares the flavors of Cambodian cuisine through dishes like nerom sach moan, or Khmer chicken salad, pickled green papaya and carrot slaw, and grilled short rib rice plates. Available for takeout and delivery.

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Yola Minibar Yola Minibar On Wheels $$$$

Apparently, anything is possible in 2020 - even ordering mezcal-filled Slushees from (what looks like) a former USPS truck. Called Yola Minibar, this roaming mezcal truck serves mezcal negronis, Old Fashioneds, popcorn, gelato, and alcoholic Slushees. They drive throughout Los Feliz, Hollywood, Echo Park, Silver Lake, and Highland Park - so keep your eyes peeled (or just, like, check their Instagram).

Tartine Silver Lake $$$$ 3921 Sunset Blvd

The Bay Area bakery’s empire expands yet again - this time, with the addition of an all-day cafe in Silver Lake. Located next to that giant, yurt-shaped Sweetgreen on Sunset Blvd., you can expect all of the pastries, cookies, and excellent loaves of bread that have made Tartine a household name - given that your household appreciates a well-made morning bun, that is. Available for takeout and delivery.

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Mia's Kitchen Mia's Kitchen $$$$ 312 Rosecrans Avenue

Mia’s Kitchen is a new restaurant in Manhattan Beach that specializes in Carribean cooking. Inspired by her mother’s (Mia) recipes, Chef Lisa Salinas highlights the island flavors of Trinidad and Tobago through dishes like oxtail stew, dhalpuri roti (Trini flatbread filled with split peas, potatoes, and carrots), and blue crab curry with dumplings. Call (310) 546-1044 to order.

This Week’s Reopenings: Both Olivetta and Harriet’s in West Hollywood reopened this week, with brand-new poolside patios and rooftops, respectively. The Tasting Kitchen in Venice has reopened for takeout, delivery, and patio seating. Reservations can be made here. And Frogtown’s fantastic Salazar has reopened for delivery and pick-up - check out their Instagram for more information.

Rob Stark Nueva $$$$ 822 Washington Blvd

As you probably gathered from the name, this Venice cantina is quite new. Located in the old Sunny Spot space on Washington Blvd., Nueva is a Mexican restaurant that serves modern dishes like shakshuka ranchos in a corn tortilla, hamachi and uni ceviche, and tempura sea bass topped with cilantro aioli. And given the legacy of their building’s former tenants, yes, they’re doing brunch. They’re only available for takeout and outdoor seating for now, but with their brightly colored patio, Nueva is already shaping up to be one of the best places in town to drink watermelon shrub margaritas (six feet apart, obvs).

Champion's Curry Champion's Curry - Little Tokyo $$$$ 136 Central Avenue

Alert the media (wait, isn’t that us?) Champion’s Curry arrives in Little Tokyo on 8/15. After a successful launch in Long Beach, the Japanese curry chain is opening their second U.S. location, and with a bigger space (and designated patio seating), there’s even more room to enjoy their signature Kanazawa-style curry - a thick, savory sauce that can be served on everything from chicken katsu and rice to a bowl of fries.

We checked out Champion’s in Long Beach, read our first thoughts here.

Anoush BBQ Anoush BBQ $$$$ 357 Arden Avenue

In perhaps the greatest crossover episode in history, this Glendale spot combines the distinct flavors of Korean BBQ with Mediterranean cuisine. Galbi and kimchi live on the same menu as lamb chops and basmati rice. Grills are filled with tiger prawns, lule kabobs, and filet mignon. And everything is available for patio dining. Which begs the question - why didn’t we think of this?

Theia Theia $$$$ 8048 W. 3rd. Street

From tzatziki to house-made pita to full-blown mezze plates, Theía is a new Greek spot on West Third in Beverly Grove that has everything you need to recreate the trip to Mykonos you had planned this summer, including an outdoor patio space. Theía opens August 15th.

Ichijiku Ichijiku $ $ $ $ Sushi in Highland Park $$$$ 5629, 1/2 N Figueroa St

Highland Park’s latest addition is Ichijiku, a neighborhood sushi bar that specializes in nigiri and hand rolls. Owned by the team behind Cafe Birdie and Ma’am Sir, the menu here is pretty compact - you’ll find all the standard cuts of toro, yellowtail, and blue crab, alongside slices of A5 wagyu beef and vegetarian rolls made with roasted red pepper and lotus root. Currently takeout only.

We checked out Ichijiku, read our first thoughts here.

Crudo e Nudo $$$$ 7953 Santa Monica Blvd

Striped bass crudo, sustainably sourced ingredients, and a dash of racial justice? Maybe you really can have it all. Meet Crudo e Nudo, a new coastal Italian raw bar in West Hollywood. Operating out of Employees Only’s patio space on weekends, the focus here is on seafood sourced from local fisherman, like Pacifico striped bass and line-caught ahi. Plus, 10% of all sales goes directly to Black Lives Matter. So maybe order that extra round of crudo?

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Lemme Smash Lemme Smash $$$$ 5151 W. Pico Blvd

Lascivious name aside, Lemme Smash is the latest entry into LA’s New Burger Universe. These smashed patties have everything you need when it comes to a burger - crispy-yet-juicy meat, thick buns, melted cheese, and a provocative name, but Lemme Smash also comes with a secret ingredient up their sleeve - cilantro on top. Takeout only.

Market Tavern Market Tavern $$$$ 6333 W 3rd St #706

Now that international travel is, how you say, off the menu, if you’re in the mood for a traditional Sunday roast, you’re going to look domestically. But luckily, not too far - because Market Tavern opens in Hollywood this week. Located in The Original Farmers Market, this casual British pub serves everything from fish and chips to shepherd’s pie. Oh, and of course, Sunday roasts, and lots of beer. Outdoor patio seating available.

Modern Times Modern Times Beer: Leisuretown $$$$ 549 S Anaheim Blvd

Another day, another hilariously named Modern Times brewery: Joining the ranks of The Dankness Dojo and The House of Perpetual Refreshment is Leisuretown. Located in downtown Anaheim, this 33,000 square-foot behemoth is equipped with a full-scale kitchen, beer garden, mini-mart, and even a pool - which, for the record, is currently not open for swimming (but might be soon?)

march Aliza J. Sokolow Violet Bistro $$$$ 1121 Glendon Ave

Westwood’s latest addition is Violet, a casual French bistro that also doubles as a culinary school. Everything here is charming and Très French, from the rustic, wooden interiors and a shaded patio out back, to the menu, filled quiche, steak frites, gougères (choux pastries with cheese), and pan-seared whitefish barigoule. The cocktail list follows suit, featuring, uh, French-ish drinks like the Monsieur Pimm and the Bloody Antoinette. Violet is open for lunch and dinner during the week, and does a weekend brunch from 9am-2pm.

Tree of Wishes $$$$ 7469 Melrose Ave

Forget Disneyland, if you really want your dreams to come true, head to Melrose Ave. Operating out of a cozy, West Hollywood-ish space, Tree of Wishes serves all kinds of Mediterranean fare, from meze like hummus and muhammara (a red pepper and walnut spread), to larger mains like branzino and casarecce with roasted eggplants and Kalamata olives. And if you’re like B.O.B. and could really use a wish right now, there’s a literal wishing tree out back. Just write down your hopes and dreams onto a ribbon, tie it to one of its branches, and hope that the forest gods will actually take away your adult acne.

LOVE Organic $$$$ 8205 Santa Monica Blvd

We found love in a hopeless place - which, in this context, means organic, vegan food in West Hollywood. This plant-based restaurant on Santa Monica Blvd. serves a variety of pan-Asian foods, such as Thai “wings” cooked in lemongrass, pad thai, chow mein noodles, and green curry dumplings, as well as an entire menu of fish-less sushi rolls, with ingredients like spicy tofu, seared trumpet mushrooms, and carrot tempura.

Nomoo $$$$ 7507 Melrose Ave

Life is cyclical - the old replaces the new, Drew Barrymore now books mom roles on television, and the Johnny Rockets on Melrose has been taken over by vegan burgers. Nomoo (get it?), is a new plant-based restaurant that serves Impossible cheeseburgers and “hot chicken” sandwiches made with fermented seitan. Plus, 10% of their monthly profits are donated to an animal rights charity - which should make you feel better about all of the water you wasted taking that 40-minute stress shower last night.

Krystal Thompson Pearl River Deli $ $ $ $ Chinese in Chinatown $$$$ 727 N Broadway #130

After starting as a pop-up, Pearl River Deli made like that tattoo you got while blacked out of broccoli conducting an orchestra (it’s Chopin Broccoli, and it was not funnier at the time) and has gone permanent. Located in a bare-bones space in the Far East Plaza (you might need to wade through the line at Howlin’ Ray’s to find it, F.Y.I.), this order-at-the-counter Chinatown joint is serving Cantonese dishes like char siu over rice, silky shrimp-and-egg scrambles, and Macau pork chops on pineapple buns.

We checked out Pearl River Deli and put it on our Hit List.

Burgers 99 $ $ $ $ Burgers in Hancock Park , Hollywood $$$$ 131 South La Brea Ave

With shelves filled with ’90s NBA bobbleheads and Happy Meal toys, this retro smashburger spot hits the nostalgia button hard, and will transport you back to the days when you wore low-cut jeans and got dropped off at the mall in your mom’s Dodge Caravan. Owned and operated by the brothers behind Badmaash, this new burger joint on La Brea keeps it pretty simple - look out for single and double patties, a bacon burger, hot dogs, breakfast sandwiches and burritos, fries, and milkshakes. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

We checked out Burgers 99 and put it on our Hit List.

La Camarona $$$$ 181 E Glenarm St

If the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words “Mexican seafood” is “I want more of it,” then La Camarona might just be for you. This new all-you-can-eat restaurant in Pasadena focuses on the flavors and cooking styles of the coastal state of Nayarit, which means hot and cold dishes like ceviches, aguachiles, steaks, and whole fried tilapia. Do not eat beforehand.

Pascal Shirley Hermanito $ $ $ $ Bar Food , Tacos , Mexican in Sawtelle Japantown , West LA $$$$ 2024 Sawtelle Blvd

Unlike hanging out with your actual little brother (for the record, this is a joke, Noah), Hermanito is a bar/restaurant where you might actually have some fun. Located on Sawtelle Blvd., this new neighborhood spot has a menu filled with “snaxxx” (their word, not ours) like chicharrones and shrimp sandwiches, and tacos served on Sonoran-style flour tortillas, as well as a variety of mezcal-filled cocktails.

We checked out Hermanito, read our first thoughts here.

El Prince $$$$ 2171 W Florence Ave

El Prince is a new Middle Eastern restaurant in Inglewood, and perhaps the first place we’ve ever covered inside of a Quick Mart. Located amongst rows of produce and cleaning supplies, this all-day Halal spot features plates of shawarma, kofta, and shish taouk (grilled chicken skewers marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic) served over rice or fries, as well as wraps made to order.

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Oh, and even though we’ve been sheltering in place, we’ve still been eating. Check out our first thoughts on these spots that have opened during quarantine.

Kuya Lord

Rose + Rye

Johnny’s West Adams

Tamales Elena Y Antojitos

Ggiata Delicatessen

Happy Ice

Little Coyote

SEPTEMBER Josh Telles Fingers Crossed $$$$ 6417 Selma Ave

Ela Ela Ela Ela $$$$ 755 N La Cienega Blvd

Heritage Sandwich Shop $$$$ 2032 E 7th Street

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The Douglas The Douglas $$$$ 1400 W Sunset Blvd

Sky's Gourmet Tacos Sky's Gourmet Tacos - Downtown LA $$$$ 358 West 38th St

AUGUST Liberation Coffee House Liberation Coffee House $$$$ 6725 Santa Monica Boulevard

Foodsteez Monty's Good Burger - West Third St. $$$$ 8432 W. Third Street

Mikaza $$$$ 542 South Broadway St

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Avenue 26 Tacos $$$$ 816 W. 8th Street

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Paper Rice Paper Rice - Spring Rolls & Bowls $$$$ 20 W Union St

The Cloverfield $$$$ 3300 Airport Ave

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Fire Belly $$$$ 615 N Western Ave

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Lucca Pizza Lucca Pizza $$$$ 8279 Santa Monica Boulevard

Sushi Tama Sushi Tama $$$$ 116 N ROBERTSON BLVD

Gamboge $ $ $ $ Cambodian in Lincoln Heights $$$$ 1822 N Broadway

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Yola Minibar Yola Minibar On Wheels $$$$

Tartine Silver Lake $$$$ 3921 Sunset Blvd

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Mia's Kitchen Mia's Kitchen $$$$ 312 Rosecrans Avenue

Rob Stark Nueva $$$$ 822 Washington Blvd

Champion's Curry Champion's Curry - Little Tokyo $$$$ 136 Central Avenue

We checked out Champion’s in Long Beach, read our first thoughts here.

Anoush BBQ Anoush BBQ $$$$ 357 Arden Avenue

Theia Theia $$$$ 8048 W. 3rd. Street

Ichijiku Ichijiku $ $ $ $ Sushi in Highland Park $$$$ 5629, 1/2 N Figueroa St

We checked out Ichijiku, read our first thoughts here.

Crudo e Nudo $$$$ 7953 Santa Monica Blvd

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Lemme Smash Lemme Smash $$$$ 5151 W. Pico Blvd

Market Tavern Market Tavern $$$$ 6333 W 3rd St #706

Modern Times Modern Times Beer: Leisuretown $$$$ 549 S Anaheim Blvd

march Aliza J. Sokolow Violet Bistro $$$$ 1121 Glendon Ave

Tree of Wishes $$$$ 7469 Melrose Ave

LOVE Organic $$$$ 8205 Santa Monica Blvd

Nomoo $$$$ 7507 Melrose Ave

Krystal Thompson Pearl River Deli $ $ $ $ Chinese in Chinatown $$$$ 727 N Broadway #130

We checked out Pearl River Deli and put it on our Hit List.

Burgers 99 $ $ $ $ Burgers in Hancock Park , Hollywood $$$$ 131 South La Brea Ave

We checked out Burgers 99 and put it on our Hit List.

La Camarona $$$$ 181 E Glenarm St

Pascal Shirley Hermanito $ $ $ $ Bar Food , Tacos , Mexican in Sawtelle Japantown , West LA $$$$ 2024 Sawtelle Blvd

We checked out Hermanito, read our first thoughts here.

El Prince $$$$ 2171 W Florence Ave

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