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East Village Tavern

Come for the beer (a rotating selection of 17 American craft taps), but stay for the burger at this unassuming Alphabet City bar.

Sasabune Beverly Hills

This Westside mainstay serves up a game-changing and belly-filling omakase for minimal green, with fish that compares to some of the priciest establishments in town.

Sushi Hirosuke

This Encino gem has a longtime fan base for a reason.

Hama Sushi

This tiny, nondescript joint serves up ridiculously good fish fresh from the market, creating a menu that defies its hole-in-the-wall atmosphere and makes it a gem in the Downtown area.

Piattino

The Pearl's Piattino features a gigantic front-and-center oven, which doles out Italian takes on tapas and wood-fired pizzas.

Wright Bros. Brew & Brew

Both kinds of buzzes are on the menu at this beer bar and coffee shop hybrid in East Austin.

TLT Food

The Westwood taco spot expands to Downtown, with the added bonus of drinks and weekend brunch.

Mercado Los Angeles

Since opening its first location in Santa Monica, this upscale Mexican eatery has expanded across LA with a second location downtown (and another in Hollywood).

La Dolce Vita

This glammed-up version of the original LDV serves classic Italian dishes, like shrimp fra diavolo

Rao's Hollywood

The New York bastion of Italian awesomeness gets imported to Hollywood, where Angelenos can nosh on tasty dishes like juicy meatballs and a veal chop w/ hot and sweet chili peppers.

Whiffie's Fried Pies

This cart slings pies of all ilks - savories ones stuffed with brisket and cheese, and sweet ones filled with apples.