Strings of Life is a sunny Australian cafe in West Hollywood perfect for getting some work done.

Gigi's is a French spot in Hollywood where you should start a big night out.

Cha Cha Cha is a colorful Mexican restaurant in the Arts District with good food, strong cocktails, and amazing views.

Marvito in Beverly Grove is Marvin’s cooler, more casual younger sibling.

Bulgogi Hut is a fun, laid-back ACYE KBBQ restaurant in Ktown that’s perfect for this moment.

La Mayordomia is a Mexican market and grocery in South Central with excellent tlayudas.

Expresion Oaxaqueña is a Mexican spot in Arlington Heights with some of the best tlayudas around,

Toranj is a Persian restaurant in Westwood Village and home to an excellent Juicy Chicken kabob.

Fukugawa is a hidden restaurant in Gardena that serves one of the best Japanese breakfast sets around.

Jinya is a bonafide chain with locations across the country, but still makes a very solid tonkotsu ramen.

Rakkan Ramen in Santa Monica offers a wide range of plant-based ramen options, along with a great patio.

Mama D’s African Cuisine serves delicious Cameroonian food in Boyle Heights.

Berkshire House is a spots bar on La Brea that's a f*cking party.

The Peninsula Hotel Beverly Hills has an outdoor patio restaurant that's Opulence with a capital O.

Lady Byrd Cafe is a new restaurant in Echo Park with a creative, greenhouse-filled patio.

Phenakite is a new fine-dining concept in Hollywood by the people behind Porridge + Puffs