Otoño, Sushi Note, Simone, Now on the Resy Hit List

Because chef Teresa Montaño’s new spin on tapas is heating up the Eastside. The inventive iterations include light and crispy churros de patatas bravas, bacalao tonkatsu, and paella with an option to add sea urchin for extra creaminess. Yes, please.

Because when Augustine’s wine list is paired with Kiminobu Saito’s sushi, omakase is taken to new heights. Let the chef take the lead with house-made tofu, hand-grated wasabi, and select fish—Saito knows best.

For reservations, contact the restaurant at (818) 802-3443.

Because nestled behind Triple Beam Pizza is Matt Molina’s seasonal pasta-forward restaurant, which boasts a sensational pork ragu. Pull up a bar stool for a stiff Old Fashioned or spend date night on the patio. Pro-tip: “Hippo Hour” has a build-your-own Negroni, where diners are invited to pick their poison. Cin cin!

Because with James Beard Award-winning chef Jessica Largey (Manresa) at the helm, the Arts District has a new restaurant maverick. From the Art Deco decor to the bourbon-based Rosé Derby cocktail, every detail is on point.

Because chef Minh Phan’s beloved restaurant (and one-time pop-up) has established roots in Historic Filipinotown. The namesake specialty incorporates decadent add-ons like short rib and Yakimiso sausage, as well as the signature (addictive) fried puffs. For dessert, opt for brown butter mochi.

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Because the spirit of modern Pinoy cooking lives on in chef Chad Valencia’s OG pancit. In the heart of Chinatown, sample a seasonal menu of Filipino dishes: offerings include whole fried pompano and lumpia sariwa (read: brown rice crêpe with black kale). Refresh with a house-made green mango soda.

Because at Nicholas Mathers’ new beachside haven, a spritz is all you need to feel like you’re in Puglia. From the brainchild of Eveleigh and Goldie’s, the Mediterranean restaurant can best be described as a staycation. Enjoy handmade pasta (fresh gemelli with Dungeness crab), a rooftop view, and a seaside salty breeze.

Because if you like piña coladas, dry-aged beef empanadas, and seafood tostadas, then you’ll love chef Antonia Lofaso’s Fashion District locale. Dama brings the heat. Make sure to save room for a banana sundae.

Because the Fashion District has a new slice on the block from chef Steve Samson (Rossoblu, Sotto). The hallmark is a spicy salami-and-buckwheat honey pizza– a homerun.

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Because a new brick and mortar location for this LA institution means cocktails with your tacos. Nosh on chef Wes Avila’s Puerto Vallarta-style crab tacos and an ice-cold michelada.

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