Mh Zh Branzino [CLOSED]
Chalk it up to lousy timing. When I lived in Silver Lake from 2006-2010, finding good food in the neighborhood was a struggle. Sadly, Silver Lakers were still many years away from standouts like...
Cafe Florentine Sahlab [CLOSED]
A one-mile stretch along Burbank Boulevard near Los Angeles Valley College has welcomed a bevy of Middle Eastern restaurants and bakeries in the past two years. Just some of the notable additions include Pacific...
Pacific Kosher Express Malawach Roll
Even in the internet and social media age, it’s still possible for restaurateurs to maintain a relatively low profile. Some restaurants simply cater to their local communities and survive (or thrive) without achieving destination...
Amelia Bakery Savory Rugelach [CLOSED]
By the end of 2016, Amelia Bakery & Cafe should be the worst kept bakery secret in Los Angeles. Chef Yoav Rogel already makes some of the most impressive baked goods in the city....
Joe’s Falafel: Transcending Universal City Tourist Traps
Universal City, a bridge neighborhood that connects Los Angeles proper with the San Fernando Valley, is surrounded by movie studios and draws tourists in droves to the hilltop theme park and amphitheater. For the...
Shawarma Palace: Shaved, Griddled and Golden, Oh My [CLOSED]
The stretch of Pico Boulevard between La Cienega Boulevard and Beverly Drive features dozens of Kosher restaurants. It can be hard to know where to turn to find the best food. Some people attempt...
