The Penmar in Venice is a great place to eat, drink, and relax on a golf course.

South Beverly Grill is a Hillstone restaurant in Beverly Hills that's always reliable for a nice, big dinner with drinks. Order the burger or ribs.

The Pie Room By Gwen is a wonderful Beverly Hills dessert shop that feels like a well-kept secret.

Sonora Bakery in Belvedere Gardens serves up a variety of pan dulces and subs.

El Gallo Bakery is a long-standing panadería in Belvedere Gardens.

Pacific French Bakery is a great Arlington Heights spot for pan dulce and cakes.

La Panadería Michoacana is the go-to for tres leches in Historic South Central.

Gigi’s Cafe Cubano is a Cuban lunch spot and bakery in Historic Filipinotown.

Club Tee Gee in Atwater Village is part dive bar, part all-out party.

Glendale Tap is a wonderful Atwater Village bar that every other neighborhood is probably jealous of.

Kappo Osen is where you’ll find our favorite sushi in Santa Monica.

The Donut Man, a legendary dessert shop in Glendora, now has a second location in the Grand Central Market. Get the strawberry donuts (or else).

A’s BBQ is an excellent Chicano pop-up serving smoked meats, smashburgers, and fried chicken sandwiches.

Ray’s BBQ in Huntington Park serves Texas-style smoked meats that rival the ones in the Lone State.

Gigi’s is a French spot in Hollywood that’s one of the best parties in town right now.

Apollonia's is a Mid-Wilshire pizzeria with an off-menu square pie you need to try.