Author: Lesley Balla

The Classics   Los Angeles

Daniel Navarro Kept El Cochinito in the Family. Now He’s Made Sure It Reflects the Community

In the days before COVID-19, there’s a good chance you drove by El Cochinito  a million times without noticing it.…

By Lesley Balla October 16, 2020

The Classics   Los Angeles

The Golden Bull Has Been a Cornerstone for Santa Monica Canyon and the LGBTQ Community

Tennessee Williams, Truman Capote, author Christopher Isherwood, and painter Don Bachardy walk into a bar.  This isn’t a joke. It’s…

By Lesley Balla October 12, 2020

The Hit List   Los Angeles

The October Hit List: Post and Beam, Ludobab, Bar Restaurant, and More

It doesn’t entirely feel like fall yet, but we’ve moved into another season and another month of dining only outdoors…

By Lesley Balla October 1, 2020

New on Resy   Los Angeles

New on Resy: Sushi Tama, Post Script, Casa Vega and More

With the color-coded state guidelines, dining indoors remains elusive in Los Angeles County for the beginning of fall. But with…

By Lesley Balla September 29, 2020

The Classics   Los Angeles

The Formosa Cafe is a Masterclass in Restoration

Like an aging Hollywood star, the Formosa Cafe’s light may have dimmed a bit over the years, but it never…

By Lesley Balla September 8, 2020

Chinatown USA   Los Angeles

How Genghis Cohen Won Hearts, One Egg Roll (and a Big Helping of Shtick) at a Time

When Marc Rose first moved to Los Angeles almost 20 years ago, one thing he missed was the kind of…

By Lesley Balla September 3, 2020

The Hit List   Los Angeles

The September Hit List: Botanica, Everson Royce Bar, Nueva, Pukinico, and More

It still feels like the height of summer, even if fall is on the way. Good thing the LA Al…

By Lesley Balla September 1, 2020

The Hit List   Los Angeles

The August Hit List: Petit Trois, Blue Plate Oysterette, All Day Baby, and More

Summer travel is most likely on hold this year, but at least dining around Los Angeles can feel like a…

By Lesley Balla August 11, 2020

The Hit List   Los Angeles

Little Fatty, APL, Pizzana, Ceviche Project, and More: New on the Resy Hit List

The rules for dining out keep changing at breakneck speed in California, but one thing’s for sure: Your favorite restaurants…

By Lesley Balla July 20, 2020

Guides   Los Angeles

The Resy Guide to Outdoor Dining in Los Angeles

No one really needed a mandate from the mayor to dine out on a patio around Los Angeles during the…

By Lesley Balla July 3, 2020