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Letter of Recommendation

You know that one restaurant that’s just right because of that one special thing? Yeah, us too. That’s why we’re introducing our newest franchise: Letter of Recommendation. These are tributes to spots that offer something unique — restaurants we can’t live without. They may not be the most buzzy, but they provide something essential.

Header illustration by Pamela Chen

The kitchen counter at Yess

Los Angeles

A Night at Yess. Or, a Meal That Came So Close to Never Happening

The third dish from my evening at Yess — a grand little restaurant in downtown L.A. that reminded me so…

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Los Angeles

Lunch at the Chateau Marmont Is the Ultimate Treat to Yourself

What is there to say that hasn’t already been said about the Chateau Marmont? It’s the Chateau, baby—one of the…

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New York

M. Wells, a Singularly Special, Gonzo Sensation of a Restaurant, Bids Adieu

M. Wells is closing its doors on Dec. 31, 2024. By the time they’d dropped the venison in blood sauce,…

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Los Angeles

The Triumphant Return of the Airliner, Now Home to Bar Food Unlike Any Other in L.A.

I love a good neighborhood bar. As a young man, I lived in Brooklyn, renting a series of apartments that…

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San Francisco

Why Loló Remains a Special San Francisco Place

This isn’t the first time I’ve said this, but it’s pretty much impossible for me to be a regular anywhere…

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V Wine Room space

Los Angeles

V Wine Room Is the Perfect Respite From West Hollywood Madness

A good neighborhood bar can be a vital part of your daily life. And sometimes, you love a neighborhood bar…

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Chicago

The Warbler Is Lincoln Square’s Ace in the Hole

Recommending the perfect restaurant can feel like solving for X in algebra. For example, maybe one of the spots that…

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Charleston

Leon’s Hasn’t Been in Charleston Forever. It Just Feels That Way.

Over the last two decades, Charleston has made itself synonymous with culinary superiority — with a winning combination of charismatic…

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Gramercy Tavern exterior

New York

Why Gramercy Tavern Endures as One of New York’s Best Restaurants

Certain restaurants imprint themselves onto you from the very first time you walk in the door and — if you’re…

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Tsubaki spread

Los Angeles

Tsubaki Is the Perfect L.A. Restaurant to Show Off to Out-of-Towners

When my boyfriend’s teenage sister came to visit us in L.A. last winter, she had one request: to eat well.…

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