Platform

Since opening in 2016, this innovative, open-air shopping center has evolved into one of LA’s most exciting dining destinations, where you can satisfy your cravings with a wide range of cuisines and try new concepts via rotating pop-ups. Some of Platform’s permanent eateries to visit include rooftop restaurant Margot, which serves incredible Italian/Mediterranean/Spanish food and cocktails, along with 360-degree views, in a stunning indoor-meets-outdoor space that’s perfect for date nights and group gatherings. Renowned Bushwick pizzeria Roberta’s opened its first California location here, where you can enjoy its blistered, bubbly, chewy pies on a lively patio. Loqui, which started as a weekly popup out of the back of San Francisco’s Tartine Bakery, slings amazing tacos with handmade tortillas, while Bianca turns out fresh-baked bread and pastries influenced by the owners’ Italian, Argentinean, and French roots. Then there’s newcomer Holey Grail, a vegan taro donut concept from Hawaii. Plus, every Saturday, Platform hosts a culinary pop-up series that spotlights rising chef talent in LA on the back patio.