Mh Zh is a Mediterranean spot in Sunset Junction and home to some of the prettiest (and most delicious) food you’ll find on the Eastside.

Alimento was one of Silver Lake’s first destination restaurants, and now it’s one of the best restaurants in the city.

Sqirl is a perpetually-crowded cafe/bakery in Virgil Village and our favorite brunch spot in LA.

Night + Market Song is the second location of LA’s best Thai restaurant, and it’s every bit as good as the original.

Freedman’s is a fantastic comfort food spot in Silver Lake that’s good for everything from a first date to a life-saving reuben with your roommate.

Ma’am Sir is an excellent modern Filipino restaurant in Silver Lake.

Wax Paper is a tiny sandwich counter in a shipping container by the LA river, and yes - it’s as cool as that sounds.

The casual spot brings modern Burmese food to Silver Lake.

Ceviche Project is an excellent Eastside date night spot, with inventive and interesting takes on raw fish.

Spoke Bicycle Cafe is an outdoor cafe and bike rental shop in Frogtown that you’ll want to visit even if you have no plans to ride a bike today.

The best bagel spot in town, Maury’s is a fantastic go-to for breakfast or lunch - no matter where your coastal allegiance lies.

Pho Cafe in Silver Lake is a great spot for a casual midweek date.

Millie’s in Silverlake is the classic breakfast spot you go to when you need an escape from LA.

Fat Dragon is the casual Chinese spot every neighborhood in LA wishes they had.

A wine bar with Thai food? Same Same makes an unlikely pairing work perfectly.

Silverlake serves some of the best ramen in town, but thanks to perpetual lines, we endorse getting it for takeout.