Colapasta in Santa Monica is your new spot for affordable pastas - because everyone needs one.

Manhattan Beach’s Sushi I-Naba is one of the best sushi spots in the South Bay, and an utterly unique and special experience.

Jones Hollywood is a classic spot that works for pretty much anything, and is the version Hollywood we actually wish existed.

Biriyani Kabob House is a Little Bangladesh spot with one of our favorite dishes in LA: Hyderabadi lamb shank biriyani.

Yapa is a very good Peruvian-Japanese restaurant in Little Tokyo that’s perfect for any kind of date night.

The Tam O’Shanter is an LA classic and great place to go if you want to eat prime rib and feel like you’re on “Game of Thrones.”

Brent’s Deli in Northridge is one of LA’s best - and most iconic - Jewish delis.

Lola's is a decent option is you're in Granada Hills and looking for a quick taco fix.

Brick Burgers is a very good burger stand that pop-ups every night in a Mobil gas station parking lot in Northridge.

Dear John’s in Culver City will transport you back to the glamorous Old Hollywood era you wish you lived in.

Waffle Love is an order-at-the-counter cafe in Northridge with good version of both sweet and savory waffles.

Joe's Cafe is an excellent weekday breakfast spot in Granada Hills.

Myungin Dumplings in Northridge is the newest location of the Koreatown staple and serves some of our favorite dumplings in the Valley.

Szechuan Place serves our favorite Chinese food in Northridge.

Furnsaj Bakery is a Lebanese bakery in Granada Hills with some of the best shawarma you’ll find anywhere in Los Angeles.

Hawaiian Hot Chicken is a nightly sidewalk pop-up in Northridge with good hot chicken sandwiches and even better fries.