Sylvio Martins Neto

Asakura is a high-end kaiseki in Sawtelle that's intimate, delicious, and, at times, a bit snoozy.

Daisy is a cantina in Sherman Oaks that takes the margarita to places we didn't know it could go.

16 great spots for before or after a baseball game at Chavez Ravine.

You don’t need us to tell you that Hermosa Beach has changed quite a bit over the years. What used to be a sleepy surf town full of artists and fishermen has slowly turned into a cluster of packed pubs, music venues, and hotels near the pier. There’s also a new wave of great restaurants in this popular part of the South Bay, making the neighborhood feel more like a dining destination and less like a coastal spot to eat brunch and bar hop. Here are our favorite places to get breakfast burritos, s…

If there’s one thing that LA has plenty of, besides questionable landlords and pre-pubescent Internet stars, it’s great panaderías. Some sell a mix of Mexican, Salvadoran, or Guatemalan specialties, while others have successfully veganized their options. But no matter what you’re after, these are the 11 panaderías and pan dulce shops you should prioritize. THE SPOTS The bakers at Gusto Bread in Long Beach are sourdough people. At their adobe-tiled storefront on Retro Row, they put naturally…

The secret is out—Koreatown is the best nightlife neighborhood in Los Angeles. Whether it’s a nautical-themed dive, a hidden bar with a glowing money tree inside, or an at-capacity beer garden where chain-smoking is a form of communication, you’ll always find the kind of drinking spot you didn’t even know you needed tonight. But if you go in unprepared, it’s easy to get overwhelmed or, even worse, head home early. So instead of spending another Saturday night wandering around 6th street, read t…

This guide would have been pretty thin just a few years ago, which feels silly to say because it’s still pretty short. Counting the dedicated Spanish restaurants in LA is like counting the hairs on Pablo Picasso’s head. (The man was follically challenged.) But recently there’s been a noticeable shift. While LA still doesn’t have a huge amount of Spanish spots, it now has much better ones serving great paella, interesting tapas, and menus featuring regional cooking across Spain. So we’re rising t…

LA isn’t exactly the easiest city to meet new people. But these bars will certainly help.

Countdown to the holidays with a cocktail (or three) at these 10 spots.

Los Angeles is a taco town, but some are in a class all their own. Consider this your checklist for the best of the best.

From Mexican shrimp tacos to Peruvian ceviches, Los Angeles has an endless array of great places to eat mariscos. These are our 15 favorites.

Our favorite farmers markets across Los Angeles.

Just two hours outside of Los Angeles, up in the San Bernardino Mountains, lies Big Bear. Come in the summer for sunny skies, camping, and drinking by the lake, and in wintertime for snow, skiing, and drinking by the lake. Big Bear truly has it all—except it’s not really known for amazing food (sorry). That said, local gems do exist, you just need to know where to look. Here’s our breakdown of all the best food in Big Bear. BREAKFAST This tiny mountain diner is the best-known breakfast spot in t…