1. Onda
Santa Monica
Because two star chefs are better than one. SQIRL’s Jessica Koslow and Gabriela Cámara of Contramar in Mexico City (and Cala in San Francisco) have teamed up to open a sleek Mexican restaurant attached to the Proper Hotel. Start off with chips and multiple dips, and don’t skip the koji sweet potato. Make sure to get extra handmade tortillas (Cámara brings in special masa) and bring on the margaritas. The turkey al pastor inside-out quesadilla will soak it all up.
For reservations, contact the restaurants at (310) 620-9917.