Chang Time: Celebrity Chef David Chang’s New Majordomo

By Roger Grody. Some influential New York chefs have recently opened restaurants in Los Angeles—the very place many Manhattanites long deemed unworthy—including Jean-Georges Vongerichten, April Bloomfield and Daniel Humm, to […]
Wine Review: Stony Hill Vineyard’s Next Step

Historic Napa Valley winery has new owners. By Robert Whitley. Never mind that few people today have even heard of Stony Hill Vineyard—the tiny winery atop Spring Mountain is a […]
20 Essential L.A. Neighborhood Restaurants

Neighborhoods in Los Angeles are constantly evolving, and their dining scenes feature both established favorites and exciting newcomers. By Roger Grody Los Angeles is a patchwork of vibrant, multicultural neighborhoods, […]
7 Great Diners Open 24 Hours in Los Angeles

By William Yelles. It’s late at night. You’re hungry. But your delivery options dried up hours ago. That means you need to go out. But for what exactly? Being decisive […]
Prodigious Chef David Almany Returns to L.A.

By Martha McCully. When Chef David Almany was growing up in Agoura Hills, he used to watch Molto Mario and Emeril Live on the Food Network. Then he and his […]
Petit Trois Opens a Second Location in Sherman Oaks

By Roger Grody. The San Fernando Valley tends to be a place where classic French restaurants survive, even when the cuisine fades from the more trend-conscious Westside. Mistral, Le Sanglier […]
6 Great Sports Bars in L.A. for Watching Football

Whatever kind of football you’re into—college or NFL, real or fantasy—here are six great Los Angeles sports bars where you can cheer on your teams. By William Yelles. Busby’s West […]
Spice Up Summer With Hatch Chiles

Gelson’s summer forecast: very chile—as in Hatch chile. Hailing from Hatch, New Mexico, these bursting-with-flavor peppers (spicy and a little sweet) are headlining a bunch of delightful dishes. We can’t […]
Bavel, a Second Arts District Restaurant From the Bestia Team

By Roger Grody. Since it opened its doors in 2012, Bestia has been one of L.A.’s hottest restaurants, not to mention bringing instant credibility to the nascent Arts District dining […]
7 Best Places for Picnic Provisions in Los Angeles

Alfresco activities abound all summer long in L.A. Whether you’re headed outdoors for a movie screening, concert, Shakespeare play or beach day, there’s little more idyllic than spreading out a […]