Trois Mec is a special occasion restaurant in Hollywood where dinner will often surprise you.

Craig’s is one of the most celebrity-packed restaurants in LA - and also one of the most boring.

Mr. Chow is a classic Chinese restaurant in Beverly Hills and a non-stop party every day of the week.

BOA is a terrible steakhouse on the Sunset Strip.

Blackship is a Japanese/Italian restaurant in West Hollywood where bad service overrides interesting food.

Fiona is an all-day bakery and cafe on Fairfax that’s at its best during daylight hours.

Luv2Eat is a neighborhood Thai restaurant in Hollywood that has become an LA classic.

Frida’s Tacos is a great lunch option in the Brentwood Country Mart.

Don Antonio’s is a Mexican spot on Pico in West LA with great combo platters.

When you need a last-minute reservation and you don’t want to settle, remember Ostrich Farm - a seasonal American spot in Echo Park.

Scopa serves very solid Italian-American food, but this Venice spot is more about having a fun night out.

Chiba is a sushi restaurant in North Hollywood that’s home to some of the freshest fish in the Valley.

Porridge and Puffs in Historic Filipinotown has Asian-inspired rice porridge, and a quiet, welcoming feel.

Slab is a very good barbecue spot on West 3rd in Beverly Grove.

Mizlala is a casual Mediterranean spot in Sherman Oaks that works for just about any occasion.

The Joint Eatery is a coffee shop/fish market that you actually want to hang out in all day.