This Chinese-Taiwanese-Peruvian dim sum spot is as fun as it is delicious, earning its rightful place at the forefront of Asian-Latino fusion in the States. We particularly recommend going for a long and boozy Sunday lunch (especially after a long night out on Saturday).

Fantastic Italian food on a wood-clad, beachy-rustic rooftop setting in Santa Monica, with beautiful ocean views. The brunch is great as well.

Old-school French spot with classic vibes and classic dishes. Lean into what you know and love: tartar, French onion soup, steak frites, etc.

A small empire (including a cookbook, to-go counter, New York location, and more coming) has expanded from this quaint, simple concept of a plant-forward Mediterranean spot in Venice utilizing local and seasonal produce. Fresh pizza, bright pastas, crisp wines, great baked goods, and so on.

Spicy, authentic, incredible southern Thai food. Real strip-mall, immigrant-run excellence, always topping the lists of best Thai food in California (and sometimes the country). The crab curry is a must.

This vibrant gourmet market and café’s strong coffee, sweet treats, and great savory dishes have turned it into an LA institution. The quality of the ingredients and community vibes will make you wanna stay a while.