Jon & Vinny’s on Fairfax is an incredible take on American-Italian food, and it’s a place we go back to again and again.

Sugarfish is an institution - and the best $30 sushi game in town. The Fairfax location follows the formula, and even has generally shorter wait times.

Bludso’s got a big Hollywood makeover but luckily, it didn’t change the BBQ.

Meal By Genet is an upscale Ethiopian restaurant on Fairfax and one of LA’s most unique date-night spots.

You come to Cofax for three words: the breakfast burrito. It’s the only thing on the menu, and potentially one of the best in the city.

Canter's is a Los Angeles classic. Come late night for a pastrami reuben and some very entertaining people watching.

Chao Krung is one of the oldest Thai restaurants in LA with a newly revamped menu that’s tremendous.

Summer Buffalo is cooking some of the best Thai food outside of Thai Town.

A coffee shop and cafe in Hollywood that doesn't feel like your second office.

The New York-iest bar in Los Angeles, the Village Idiot is always there when you need it, and the British pub food is good too.

Tatsu is the future not just because of its iPad wall waiters. It’s the future because it’s quick and easy, and downright delicious.

Fiona is an all-day bakery and cafe on Fairfax that’s at its best during daylight hours.

Rahel is the only all-vegetarian restaurant in Little Ethiopia and also one of the best.

EAK Ramen is your Melrose ramen option when the lines at Tatsu are way too long.

Froma on Melrose is a great gourmet shop/cafe, but at the end of the day, it all boils down to one thing: The Alpino Sandwich.

The Fat Dog is one of the best after-work drink spots in LA.