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

The Airliner checks all of the drink boxes, but what really tips it over is what comes out of the kitchen.

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V Wine Room space

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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Tsubaki spread

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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Nossa Caipirinha Bar cocktail

The Gift of Solo Dining

Here’s how it goes: It’s Wednesday night. Or it’s Sunday night. Or it’s Thursday night. I haven’t seen another person…

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Aunt Yvette’s Kitchen (Finally) Brings Top-Notch Ethiopian Fare to the Eastside

When wife-and-husband team Yvette and Russell Platoff opened Aunt Yvette’s Kitchen in an Eagle Rock strip mall last September, it…

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Otoño's pan con tomate

For Spanish Vacation Vibes, Look No Further Than Otoño

A good pan con tomate is a perfect combination of simple and delicious things: tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and bread.…

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Stir Crazy spread

Stir Crazy Is the Chic Spot You Didn’t Know You Needed

Soon after Stir Crazy opened on Melrose Avenue, it quickly became the place I didn’t know I needed. Well, technically,…

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Angelini Osteria Is the Italian Restaurant That Gets Everything Right

I write about Italian food … a lot. It’s my specialty, it’s my obsession, it’s my love language. But whenever…

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Terroni Is Always the Right Call — Especially For Its Regulars

I couldn’t tell you the first time I went to Terroni. Was it in 2013, ’14, ’15? Did I wander…

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Rory's Place interior.

Rory’s Place is the Perfect One-Night Escape from L.A.

Maybe you’re tired of the monotony. Or you’re burnt out. Perhaps you’re feeling devoid of inspiration, your roommate is really…

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