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The matches may be the main event, but where you eat is part of the experience. To help you make the most of L.A. during this summer of soccer, Amex and Resy tapped actor Josh Hutcherson to share his list of local spots you should make a point of visiting.
Plus, eligible Amex Platinum Card® Members can enjoy up to $400 in annual statement credits at U.S. Resy restaurants. Terms apply.
“I love coming to Sqirl for breakfast or brunch. It’s a great spot, connecting Silver Lake to Koreatown to Downtown. You can get anything on the menu and it’s tasty. They’re known for their jams: apricot, blueberry, mixed berry, rhubarb. You can catch me here all the time.”
What Josh recommends: ricotta toast with “all the jams”, crispy rice salad with the works, orange blossom espresso tonic.
“Tacos Delta. Classic. One of my absolute favorite taco spots in Los Angeles. I first discovered this spot walking by it. I was like, I gotta try that one day. And then I tried it one day and never looked back. A good taco is just the right juiciness of the meat, and the al pastor is seasoned and cooked to perfection. It’s also a great spot to sit back and people watch. In Silver Lake, a lot of super cool people with wild styles walk around and you get a cool glimpse into the East Side life.”
What Josh recommends: horchata and al pastor tacos.
Walk-ins only.
“My buddy Zach put me on to this place, and now I’m putting you on. Vandell’s got a great atmosphere, it’s usually very bustling. It’s got the best cocktails in town. The food is absolutely off the charts. And they have a drink that’s called the Smoked Tomato. Where else are you gonna get a Smoked Tomato?”
What Josh recommends: grab a friend and split a burger, the crudo, and fries. Order a mezcal Negroni.
“Kenbey is just fantastic. They have omakase options, and they bring you whatever the chef is making that day. They have great lunch specials. It’s mine and my girlfriend’s go-to place, and we always sit in the same little corner seat.”
What Josh recommends: the bento box.
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