The Hit List Los Angeles The September Hit List: Issima, Antico Nuovo, Wise Sons, and More It might be September, but it only feels like autumn because kids are back in school. The air is still… By Lesley Balla September 1, 2021
Interviews Los Angeles The Duo at Kismet Has Seen the Future, and It Will Be Better In Arabic, the word “kismet” means destiny, which is fitting for Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson’s popular Los Feliz restaurant.… By Stacie Stukin August 25, 2021
Dish By Dish Los Angeles How Playa Provisions Leans Into Beachside Nostalgia, In Five Dishes Brooke Williamson knows what L.A. wants, as only a local can. The “Top Chef” champion grew up on its beaches,… By Hadley Tomicki August 24, 2021
Interviews Los Angeles At All Time, It’s About Keeping Hospitality in the Neighborhood When Ashley and Tyler Wells opened All Time in 2018, it was done in waves: breakfast first, followed by expanding… By Lesley Balla August 24, 2021
The One Who Keeps the Book Los Angeles How to Score a Table at Élephante in Santa Monica (Even During Sunset) In a lot of ways, Élephante is a transporting experience. For one, you take an elevator to get to the… By Andy Wang Updated: March 22, 2023
Dish By Dish Los Angeles How Bryant Ng Blends Cultures at Cassia, As Seen Through Seven Dishes This story originally was published in 2021. On January 27, 2025, Cassia announced that it will close on February 22.… By Andy Wang Updated: Jan. 27, 2025
The Hit List Los Angeles The August Hit List: All Time, El Granjero Cantina, Lasita, and More Even with changing mask mandates (get covered, stay covered!), our perfect L.A. summer continues to roll on like a skateboarder… By Lesley Balla August 1, 2021
Dish By Dish Los Angeles Cosa Buona’s Twists on Italian-American Classics, As Seen Through Five Dishes Zach Pollack knew he’d come back to pizza someday, but he had no idea he’d switch from artisanal crusts to… By Hadley Tomicki July 28, 2021
The Rundown Los Angeles Five Things You Need to Know About Bari Before you go to a new restaurant, what do you want — or need — to know most? In our… By Lesley Balla July 14, 2021
The Hit List Los Angeles The July Hit List: Greekman’s, The Dresden, El Ruso, Afuri Ramen, and More Do you hear that? That’s the sound of L.A. coming back to life. When the state fully opened on June… By Lesley Balla July 1, 2021
