First/Early in the Game Dates
First/Early in the Game Dates
Page 4Hail Mary Pizza
Hail Mary is LA’s version of a NY slice shop or a Chicago deep dish tavern - an ideal neighborhood pizza spot built for this city.
Nong La
This modern, welcoming Vietnamese cafe fills a long-vacant void along La Brea’s revitalized main corridor.
Wexler's Deli
It's not every day you want to drive down to Grand Central Market, but if it's for Wexler's pastrami you simply make the exception.
Maple Block Meat Co.
LA might never be known as a BBQ town, but the addition of Maple Block in Culver City shows we’re making our way up the ranks.
Same Same Thai
Same Same in Silver Lake has combined two cornerstones of human happiness (wine and Thai food), and dinner here will inevitably make you happier.
Si Laa
Si Laa is an upscale neighborhood spot in Beverly Hills with some very delicious (and authentic) Thai food.
Pizzeria Mozza
Mozza is a classic, Mozza can be very useful, but despite whatever your in-flight airline magazine’s “Spotlight on Los Angeles” says, Pizzeria Mozza in Hancock Park just isn’t the best of the best anymore.
Esters Wine Shop & Bar
Esters in Santa Monica might be known as that place you drink at before eating at Cassia, but this wine bar very much stands on its own.
Fiesta Martin Mexican Grill
A big Mexican restaurant with several locations around Inglewood, Fiesta Martin on La Brea is an excellent place to come with a big group.
Casa Bianca Pizza Pie
Casa Bianca is an all-out classic and a must for any true LA pizza connoisseur.
Commerson
Commerson is a generic-looking seafood restaurant on La Brea with food that’s actually pretty interesting.
Forma
On the Viagra-washed sidewalks of Montana Avenue, a youthful and downright delicious Italian joint has finally emerged.
Thai District
Thai District is a very good Thai restaurant in downtown Long Beach with affordable prices and an upscale atmosphere ideal for a casual date night.
South End
Real deal Italian pizza at the quiet end of Abbot Kinney - complete with real deal charming Italians.
Franklin & Co Tavern
Franklin & Co. is a solid neighborhood bar/restaurant and good place to get your buzz on before seeing an improv show next door.
Mercado
Mercado isn’t the best Mexican you’ll ever eat. But it's right downtown Santa Monica and after a day of misery at the pier, you simply don't care.
The Mission Cantina
Mission Cantina is a vastly underrated Mexican spot in Hollywood with a $1 taco situations on Tuesdays.
Upper West
Upper West might be in the Westside no man’s land, but this casual spot is definitely worth your time.
Bar Flores
Bar Flores is the exotic, low-key cocktail bar Echo Park deserves. It’s very fragrant inside, too.
Yapa
Yapa is a very good Peruvian-Japanese restaurant in Little Tokyo that’s perfect for any kind of date night.