A New Nostalgic Hotspot. Ben Shenassafar of streetwear brand The Hundreds and Family Style Food Festival recently opened his eponymous restaurant, The Benjamin, in the heart of Hollywood. It’s quickly garnered a following, thanks to its classy and stylish Art Deco design, American comfort dishes (including a not-to-be-missed burger), and an upstairs bar with DJs. Check it out, and read about more new openings here.
A Hard-to-Get Pizza. It’s been over two years since chef Evan Funke opened Mother Wolf — and the Roman-style pizza and pasta restaurant is still as busy as ever. (And opening an offshoot in Miami soon!) Luckily, we’ve got some tips on how to score a reservation and the best time to get a walk-in spot at the bar. Check out how to snag seats at other seemingly impossible-to-book restaurants here.
72 Hours Eating Through L.A.For out-of-towners and locals itching for an L.A. culinary adventure, we have a three-day guide that uncovers the greatest hits and hidden gems from the Westside to the East. Think fresh oysters and lobster rolls after a sunny beach day, drinks at a hidden tiki speakeasy, and a Boyle Heights taco crawl. Pore over more travel guides for other cities here.
