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Everything You Need to Know About Layla, a Middle Eastern Oasis in Santa Monica

What happens when you combine breezy beachside vibes, generations-old Jordanian recipes, and precise French culinary technique? You get Layla, an…

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Rotis at Bridgetown Roti

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Bridgetown Roti Brings the Flavors of Trinidad and Barbados to East Hollywood

One of L.A.’s biggest pandemic pop-up success stories finally has a brick-and-mortar location to call home.  Chef Rashida Holmes started…

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Meet The Benjamin, Hollywood’s New Destination for Burgers, Martinis, and Art Deco Glam

“I sell t-shirts, I don’t need to open a restaurant,” was Ben Shenassafar’s line whenever someone asked him if he…

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Meet Leopardo, the Wildest New Pizzeria in Los Angeles

“It’s a pretty wild pizzeria,” is how chef Joshua Skenes describes his newest restaurant, Leopardo. And he’s not (just) talking…

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Burgette in Santa Monica Is Your Next Date Night Destination

My partner and I were fighting, or shall we say, co-creating a deeper understanding of our shared life journey. Whatever…

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Everything You Need To Know About Prima Donna in Culver City

“Fun” is the most appropriate way to describe Prima Donna, Culver City’s newest Italian restaurant. The space is large with…

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Buzzy Korean Drinking Spot Jilli Is Changing the Game in K-Town

We’re willing to bet that you listen to (or at the very least, know of) BTS or Jay Park, and…

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Treat Le Champ Like Your Arts District Living Room

You could call Le Champ a wine bar or a casual French restaurant. There are cheese plates and escargot, there…

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Moonlark’s Dinette Turns on the Midwestern Charm in DTLA

Eating at a diner is an almost religious experience for chef Chris Pandel — a communal meal, steeped in memory,…

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Ètra Is L.A.’s Buzziest New Spot for Pasta and Wine

The newest dimly-lit room to get your pasta and wine on is Ètra, an Italian-inspired restaurant with heavy date night…

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