Los Angeles City Guide INDEX

ARCADIA | BEVERLY HILLS | BRENTWOOD| CULVER CITY | DOWNTOWN PAGE 3

DOWNTOWN | EAST SIDE | FAIRFAX - HOLLYWOOD | WEST HOLLYWOOD KOREATOWN PAGE 4

MALIBU | MID-CITY | SANTA MONICA PAGE 5

SILVER LAKE | ECHO PARK | STUDIO CITY | WEST PAGE 6

FOOD TRUCKS PAGE 7

Website: www.findeatdrink.com / Contact us at: [email protected] ©2012 Find. Eat. Drink. LLC Page 2 of 7 LOS ANGELES, ARCADIA CULVER CITY DOWNTOWN EAT | RESTAURANTS EAT | RESTAURANTS EAT | RESTAURANTS DIN TAI FUNG DUMPLING HOUSE FATHER’S OFFICE ANA MARIA’S "I love this place for their soup dumplings." "Perfect amount of age on the burger, with an "For the tongue gordita." - Chef Roy Choi (Kogi BBQ Trucks, LA) awesome beer list and very knowledgeable staff." - Chef Susan Feniger (Border Grill, The Street) Arcadia / Taiwanese - Chef Nyesha Arrington (Wilshire, LA) Grand Central Market / Mexican 1) 1108 South Baldwin Avenue American 317 S Broadway, Suite C 9-10 2) 1088 South Baldwin Avenue 3229 Helms Avenue T: 213.620.0477 T: 626.574.7068 T: 310.736.2224 www.fathersoffice.com CHURCH AND STATE www.dintaifungusa.com From thin-crust tartes to crispy pig's ears and LOLLICUP LUKSHON roasted bone marrow. "For great fried chicken." "The food is different than anywhere else in LA. I Recommended by chef Joe Miller (Joe's, Bar - Chef Susan Feniger (Border Grill, Street, LA) like the kurobuta pork ribs, the chicken pops, and Pintxo, LA) Fast Food/ Chinese the lamb roti." French 643 West Duarte - Pastry Chef Jamie Cantor (Plantine, LA) 1850 Industrial Street T: 626.254.0800 3239 Helms Avenue T: 213.405.1434 www.lollicup.com T: 310.202.6808 www.churchandstatebistro.com www.lukshon.com LAZY OX CANTEEN BEVERLY HILLS SAKURA HOUSE "They have a ton of interesting things like pork EAT | RESTAURANTS "Spicy Chicken Wings, Tomato Maki, Kurobota belly, chicken livers, and tongue." Pork Sausage, Miso Yaki Onigi." - Chef Susan Feniger (Border Grill, The Street, CUT BEVERLY HILLS - Chef Josiah Citrin (Melisse, LA) LA) "One of ’s restaurants that I like. Asian / Yakitori New American The appetizers are my favorite here. The Crab 13362 W Washington Boulevard 241 South San Pedro Street and Shrimp Louis is a must-have item." T: 310.306.7010 T: 213.626.5299 - Chef Suzanne Tracht (Jar, LA) TITO’S TACO’S www.lazyoxcanteen.com Steak "The texture of these taco shells are impeccable, 9500 Wilshire Boulevard SARITA’S PUPUSERIA nice thick corn tortilla deep fried." "They do the most amazing loroco pupusa. It’s a T: 310.276.8500 - Chef Nyesha Arrington (Wilshire, LA) www.wolfgangpuck.com fantastic lunch." 11222 Washington Place - Chef Susan Feniger (Border Grill, The Street, SPAGO T: 310.391.5780 LA) "Since it opened in 1982, it’s truly been a classic. www.titostacos.com Grand Central Market / El Salvadoran Everyone should taste the Smoked Salmon Pizza 317 S. Broadway with Caviar and Côte de Boeuf." EAT | SWEETS T: 213.626.6320 - Chef Josiah Citrin (Melisse) PLATINE COOKIES www.grandcentralsquare.com Californian 176 North Canon Drive Former pastry chef from French Laundry, Jamie DRINK | COCKTAILS P: 310.385.088 Cantor www.wolfgangpuck.com Bakery LAS PERLAS 10850 Washington Boulevard "It’s all tequila, mezcal and Mexican beer." URASAWA T: 310.559.9933 - Mixologist Ryan Goodspeed (Michael's "The only way to order is to have the omakase." www.platinecookies.com Genuine, Miami) - Chef Josiah Citrin (Melisse) ROCKENWAGNER Also recommended by Ron Cooper (Del Maguey Also recommended by Sushi Chef Tyson Cole "Anything 'pretzel they make is perfect." Mezcal) (Uchi / Uchiko in Austin, TX) Mexican Bar Japanese - Pastry Chef Jamie Cantor (Plantine, LA) Bakery 107 East 6th Street, Los Angeles 90014 218 North Rodeo Drive T: 213.988.8355 T: 310.247.8939 12835 Washington Boulevard T: 310.577.0747 www.lasperlas.la BRENTWOOD www.rockenwagner.com RIVERA SCOOPS "I think the best mixologist is Julian Cox. His EAT | SWEETS "They close at 10pm or until they sell out, so try drinks have a complexity, with floral and fruity BRENTWOOD SWEET ROSE CREAMERY to get there before it's all gone! The Brown Bread profiles." "Go for the Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream." ice cream is always on the menu and is a really - Chef Roy Choi (Kogi BBQ Trucks, LA) - Pastry Chef Jamie Cantor (Plantine, LA) nice mix of creamy and crunchy." 1050 S Flower Street, Suite 102 Brentwood Country Mart - Pastry Chef Jamie Cantor (Plantine, LA) T: 213.749.1460 225 26th Street, Suite 51 Ice Cream www.riverarestaurant.com 3400 Overland Avenue T: 310.260.CONE THE VARNISH T: 323.405.7055 www.sweetrosecreamery.com "Eric Alperin is my favorite bartender in L.A. and a DOWNTOWN tremendous host. More than any of the CULVER CITY bartenders I know, he understand the theatrics EAT | RESTAURANTS and remembering that you are on stage and every EAT | RESTAURANTS day is sort of a new performance." ABURIYA TORANOKO A-FRAME - Bartender Daniel Shoemaker (Teardrop "The Jidori Fried chicken is really good." Cocktail Lounge, Portland) "I really like the food here." - Chef Susan Feniger (Border Grill, The Street, - Chef Susan Feniger (Border Grill, Street, LA) Lounge LA) 118 E 6th Street New American Japanese / Izakaya 12565 Washington Boulevard T: 213.622.9999 243 South San Pedro Street www.thevarnishbar.com T: 310.398.7700 T: 213.621.9500 www.aframela.com

Website: www.findeatdrink.com / Contact us at: [email protected] ©2012 Find. Eat. Drink. LLC Page 3 of 7 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA DOWNTOWN FAIRFAX | HOLLYWOOD FAIRFAX | HOLLYWOOD DRINK | WINE EAT | RESTAURANTS DRINK | COCKTAILS CORKBAR MAO'S KITCHEN LA DESCARGA "They have a cool, clean and modern feel, as well "For pork fried rice, add cashews, and extra egg. "It’s from Fidel Castro era. Amazing space without as a massive selection of amazing wines. The Killer dining room with communal table and it’s bring kitschy or cliche." sommelier Natalie is the best ever. " BYOB. Fun for celebrations!" - Chef Roy Choi (Kogi BBQ Trucks, LA) - Chef Susan Feniger (Border Grill, The Street, - Chef Nyesha Arrington (Wilshire, LA) Lounge LA) Chinese 1159 Western Avenue Wine Bar 7313 Melrose Avenue www.ladescargala.com 403 West 12th Street 323.932.9681 LOADED www.maoskitchen.com T: 213.746.0050 "“The porkbelly kimchi fries alone make it worth MOZZA the trip” FIND | MARKETS "It’s always delicious. " - Chef Robert Trester (Delphine, Hollywood) GRAND CENTRAL MARKET - Chef Roy Choi (Kogi BBQ Trucks, LA) Bar Recommended by chef Marcus Samuelsson (Red Italian 6377 Hollywood Boulevard Rooster Harlem) 6602 Melrose Avenue T: 323.464.5623 Market T: 323.297.0100 www.loadedrockbar.com 317 South Broadway www.mozza-la.com POWER HOUSE T: 213.624.2378 NOSHI SUSHI Old school bar since the 50s. Recommended by www.grandcentralsquare.com "I especially like the warm blue crab hand roll. chef Robert Trester (Delphine, Hollywood) Get there early because they’re always packed. 1714 North Highland Avenue EAST SIDE Don’t be discouraged about the wait, because the T: 323.463.9438 EAT | RESTAURANTS line moves fast." - Chef Suzanne Tracht (Jar, LA) FIND | MARKETS PHILIPPE’S FRENCH DIP Japanese / Sushi HOLLYWOOD FARMERS MARKET "One of the best sandwiches ever made." Wilshire Center "One of the best markets." - Chef Jimmy Bradley (Red Cat, Harrison, NY) 4430 Beverly Boulevard - Chef Suzanne Tracht (Jar) Sandwiches T: 323.469.3458 Ivar & Selma Avenue/ Hollywood and Sunset 1001 North Alameda Street www.noshisushila.com Blvd. (Sun: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m) T: 213.628.3781 www.philippes.com PIZZERIA MOZZA LA FARMERS MARKET "Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious." "For the farmers market and restaurant stands, FAIRFAX | HOLLYWOOD - Chef Suzanne Tracht (Jar, LA) it's great." Italian - Chef Jamie Bissonnette (Toro, Coppa, Boston) EAT | RESTAURANTS 641 North Highland Avenue T: 323.297.0100 HUNTINGTON MEATS ANIMAL www.mozza-la.com "Locally, we like to buy meat here." "Ears, foie, kimchee, pickles, sunny side eggs, more - Chef Suzanne Tracht (Jar) pork, and lamb. Super rad. I dream of the crispy RUEN PAIR RESTAURANT ears with sunny egg." "For Thai food and open late." PURITAN POULTRY - Chef Jamie Bissonnette (Toro, Coppa, Boston) - Chef Jon Shook (Animal, LA) "For the chicken." New American Thai - Chef Suzanne Tracht (Jar) 435 North Fairfax Avenue 5257 Hollywood Boulevard Farmers Market / Restaurants / Food Stalls T: 323.782.9225 T: 323.466.0153 6333 West 3rd Street www.animalrestaurant.com T: 323.933.9211 WEST HOLLYWOOD www.farmersmarketla.com A.O.C. WINE BAR AND RESTAURANT Recommended by chef Chris Kobayashi (Artisan, EAT |RESTAURANT KOREATOWN Paso Robles, CA) Californian JINPACHI EAT | RESTAURANTS 8022 West 3rd Street Recommended by chef Suzanne Goin (Lucques / A.O.C./Tavern in LA) BEVERLY SOON TOFU HOUSE T: 323.653.6359 "It’s a hot caldron of spicy, silken tofu and can be www.aocwinebar.com Japanese / Sushi 8711 Santa Monica Boulevard your gateway into that part of the city." BLD T: 310.358.9134 - Chef Roy Choi (Kogi BBQ Trucks) "Great to take kids." Korean - Chef Suzanne Goin (Lucques, A.O.C.,Tavern, LA) EAT | SWEETS 2717 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 108 New American T: 213.380.1113 7450 Beverly Boulevard DISNEY FOUNTAIN SODA SHOP www.beverlysoontofu.com "It's my favorite milkshake." T: 323.930.9744 HAN BAT SUL LUNG TANG www.bldrestaurant.com - Chef Roy Choi (Kogi BBQ Trucks, LA) Soda Fountain "They serve a cloudy, clear beef soup that we eat JITLADA 6834 Hollywood Boulevard for breakfast in Korea with kimchee. That’s all "For Jungle Lamb Curry – I love it. It's spicy. and T: 323.817.1475 they serve, one soup." it's the place is for serious Thai food lovers. " www.elcapitan.go.com/soda_fountain/main.html - Chef Roy Choi (Kogi BBQ Trucks) - Chef Nyesha Arrington (Wilshire, LA) Korean Thai DRINK | COCKTAILS 4163 W. 5th Street 5233 West Sunset Boulevard T: 213.383.9499 CHATEAU MARMONT HOTEL T: 323.663-3104 PARKS BBQ www.jitladala.com "For great scenery." - Chef Suzanne Goin (Lucques, A.O.C.,Tavern, LA) "For the Short Rib Soup." !LOTERIA Hotel Bar - Chef Josiah Citrin (Melisse) Mexican Taco Stand - F.E.D. Recommended 8221 Sunset Boulevard Korean BBQ LA Farmer’s Market | 6333 West Third Street T: 323.656.1010 955 SouthVermont Avenue T: 323.930.2211 www.chateaumarmont.com T: 213.380.1717 www.loteriagrill.com www.parksbbq.com Website: www.findeatdrink.com / Contact us at: [email protected] ©2012 Find. Eat. Drink. LLC Page 4 of 7 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA MALIBU SANTA MONICA SANTA MONICA EAT | RESTAURANTS EAT | RESTAURANTS EAT | SWEETS MALIBU SEAFOOD BAR PINTXO ROCKENWAGNER "It is a fish market on one side and also an uber- Spanish Pintxos / Tapas & Wine "Anything 'pretzel' that they make is perfect." casual food outlet where you order at the Recommended by Chris Barnes (Chambers - Pastry Chef Jamie Cantor (Plantine, LA) counter. It’s the ideal place to have fantastic Street Wines, NY) Cafe/ Bakery steamed lobster and addictive fried clams while 109 Santa Monica Boulevard 311 Arizona Avenue sitting at picnic tables and watching the surf. T: 310.458.2012 T: 310.394.4267 - Sommelier/Restauranteur Caroline Styne www.barpintxo.com www.platinecookies.com (Lucques, AOC, Tavern, LA) Seafood BAY CITIES FIND | MARKETS 25653 Pacific Coast Highway "They do a sandwich called The Godmother, it’s truly fantastic." SANTA MONICA FARMER’S MARKET T: 310.456.3430 "One of the best farmers markets in the country. www.malibuseafood.com - Chef Susan Feniger (Border Grill, Street, LA) Italian Deli / Bakery Harry’s Strawberries and Fitz Kelly’s peaches are MID-CITY 1517 Lincoln Boulevard sure to stop you in your tracks." T: 310.395.8279 - Food Forager Tyler Gray (Mikuni Wild Harvest) EAT | RESTAURANTS www.baycitiesitaliandeli.com Wed: Arizona Ave/2nd Street Sat: Arizona Ave/3rd St /Sat: 2200 Virginia Avenue ANGELINI OSTERIA CORA'S COFFEE SHOPPE Sun: 2640 Main Street "I love going for lunch." "For the burrata caprese omelette, orange T: 310.458.8712 - Chef Suzanne Tracht (Jar, LA) pancakes, fresh blueberries (when available), www01.smgov.net/farmers_market Italian maple syrup." 7313 Beverly Boulevard - Chef Josiah Citrin (Melisse, LA) DRINK | COCKTAILS T: 323.297.0070 Italian/ American www.angeliniosteria.com 1802 Ocean Avenue CASA DEL MAR EL CARMEN T: 310.451.9562 "My favorite place for a cocktail. The view is "It's my favorite late night place. They have over www.corascoffee.com great." one hundred tequilas." FATHER’S OFFICE - Pastry Chef Jamie Cantor (Plantine, LA) - Chef Joshua Whigham (The Bazaar, LA) Hotel Lounge "Perfect amount of age on the burger, with an 1910 Ocean Way Mexican awesome beer list and very knowledgeable staff." 8138 West Third Street T: 310.581.5533 - Chef Nyesha Arrington (Wilshire, LA) www.hotelcasadelmar.com T: 323.852.1552 American www.elcarmenrestaurant.com 1018 Montana Avenue COPA D'ORA PROVIDENCE T: 310.736.2224 "Vincenzo Marianella will make you cocktail "For molecular cuisine. Very clean flavors served HUCKLEBERRY concoctions with jams and mustards." elegantly." "For fresh baked breads and pies with a warm Bartender Eric Alperin (The Varnish, LA) - Chef Joshua Whigham (The Bazaar, LA) comforting atmosphere." Lounge New American - Chef Joshua Whigham (The Bazaar, LA) 217 Broadway 5955 Melrose Avenue American Bakery / Cafe T. 310.576.3030 T: 323.460.4170 1014 Wilshire Boulevard www.copadoro.com/vincenzo-marianella.php www.providencela.com T: 310.451.2311 PICCA www.huckleberrycafe.com SHORT ORDER "Mixologist Julian Cox makes an avocado "Their turkey burger is the best and the only JIRAFFE RESTAURANT guacamole cocktail at Picca that blows your turkey burger I've ever found to be good." "For their Roasted Beet Salad. It’s such a good mind." - Chef Suzanne Tracht (Jar, LA) balance between sweet, crunchy, fresh and the - Chef Roy Choi (Kogi BBQ Trucks, LA) American creamy goat cheese mousse brings the whole dish Peruvian 6333 West 3rd Street, Stall #110 together." 9575 W Pico Boulevard T: 323.761.7970 - Chef Nyesha Arrington (Wilshire, LA) T: 310.277.0133 www.shortorderla.com Californian www.piccaperu.com 502 Santa Monica Boulevard SON OF A GUN SHUTTERS ON THE BEACH "For their chicken sandwich and their lobster T: 310.917.6671 www.jirafferestaurant.com For the sunset and the view. roll." Sunset / Beach Vista - Chef Roy Choi (Kogi BBQ Trucks, LA) MELISSE One Pico Boulevard American "Lobster Bolognese is one of my favorite dishes T: 310.458.0030 8370 West 3rd Street on the planet!" www.shuttersonthebeach.com T: 323.782-9033 - Chef Nyesha Arrington (Wilshire, LA) www.sonofagunrestaurant.com French THE HUNTLEY HOTEL 104 Wilshire Boulevard "In Santa Monica, there’s nothing more SUSHI TIME spectacular than The Huntley Hotel on a clear "Hands down my favorite sushi restaurant in all of 310.395.0881 www.melisse.com evening for the sunset view. " Los Angeles. It is a hole in wall spot with 24 - Chef Josiah Citrin (Melisse, LA) seats, one sushi chef and two really charming SALUMERIA NORCINO AT THE MARKET Hotel Lounge Japanese servers. They play jazz music and put out "For the salumi, the Affettati and the Cow Girl 1111 Second Street some of the freshest and most delicious fish I’ve Cheeses. We’re lucky to finally have this stunning T: 310.394.5454 ever had. Their Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice is variety of salumi and cheeses available to public in www.thehuntleyhotel.com legendary and their hand rolls are to die for." our neighborhood." - Sommelier/Restauranteur Caroline Styne - Restaurateur Piero Selvaggio (Valentino (Lucques, AOC, Tavern, LA) Restaurant Group, LA) Mid-City West / West Hollywood Italian Japanese / Sushi 395 Santa Monica Place 8103 Beverly Boulevard T: 888.530.5202 T: 323.658.6700 www.norcinosalumeria.com Website: www.findeatdrink.comDRINKS / Contact us at: [email protected] ©2012 Find. Eat. Drink. LLC Page 5 of 7 RAY’S AND STARK BAR "I love it. You get to go to the museum and sit outside in a beautiful setting." - Chef Suzanne Tracht (Jar) LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) Mediterranean 5905 Wilshire Boulevard T: 323.857.6180 www.patinagroup.com LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA SILVER LAKE | ECHO PARK VENICE VENICE EAT | SWEETS EAT | RESTAURANT DRINK | BAR BRITE SPOT LA CABANA VENICE ALE HOUSE "The Chocolate Caramel Banana Crème Pie is "Table side guacamole. It’s super fresh and uses "Get a few beers while enjoying the sunshine and pretty ridiculous. It is open late. simple ingredients. I love that they are open late people watching. - Pastry Chef Jamie Cantor (Plantine, LA) so I can go grab a bite after work." - Pastry Chef Jamie Cantor (Plantine, LA) Bakery / Dessert / Cafe - Chef Nyesha Arrington (Wilshire, LA) Gastropub 1918 W Sunset Boulevard Mexican 2 Rose Avenue T: 213.484.9800 738 Rose Avenue T: 310.314.8253 www.clearwaterst.com/britespot T: 310.392.7973 www.venicealehouse.com www.lacabanavenice.com DRINK | COCKTAILS LARRY’S THE OTHERROOM “I love the vibe.” THE THIRSTY CROW "Gourmet food by the beach! Everything is - Chef David Myers (Comme Ça, David Myers "Speakeasy vibe and all the specialty drinks are delicious especially the chicken liver mousse." Cafe, Pizzeria Ortica, Sola, Sona, LA) made from scratch. Plus, they have an awesome - Chef Nyesha Arrington (Wilshire, LA) 1201 Abbot Kinney Boulevard seasonal drink menu." Gastropub T: 310.396.6230 - Chef Susan Feniger (Border Grill, Street, LA) 24 Windward Avenue 2939 West Sunset Boulevard T: 310.399.2700 www.theotheroom.com Eat | Sweets T: 323.661.6007 www.larrysvenice.com BRITE SPOT www.thirstycrowbar.com GJELINA "The Chocolate Caramel Banana Crème Pie is "It’s urban and it’s rustic." pretty ridiculous. It is open late. DRINK | COFFEE - Chef Amanda Freitag - Pastry Chef Jamie Cantor (Plantine, LA) LAMILL COFFEE BOUTIQUE Also recommended by chefs Suzanne Goin Bakery / Dessert / Cafe Recommended by Master Sommelier Richard (Lucques, A.O.C.,Tavern, LA), Chris Santos (The 1918 W Sunset Boulevard Betts Stanton Social), Chris Kobayashi (Artisan, Paso T: 213.484.9800 Wine / Italian / Coffee Robles, CA) www.clearwaterst.com/britespot 1636 Silver Lake Boulevard New American T: 323.663.4441 1429 Abbot Kinney Boulevard FIND | SHOPS www.lamillcoffee.com T: 310.450.1429 TORTOISE & GENERAL STORE www.gjelina.com Japanese Housewares - F.E.D. Recommended FIND | MARKET & SHOPS MAO'S KITCHEN 1342 1/2 Abbot Kinney Boulevard A-GROCERY WAREHOUSE "For pork fried rice, add cashews, and extra egg. T: 310.396.7335 "It’s like wonderland. Any cook or any foodie This is a proper fried rice, nice al dente rice with 1208 Abbot Kinney Boulevard would fall in love with this place" tons of flavor! Killer dining room with communal T:310.314.8448 - Chef Roy Choi (Kogi BBQ Trucks, LA) table and it’s BYOB. Fun for celebrations!" www.tortoiselife.com 1487 West Sunset Boulevard - Chef Nyesha Arrington (Wilshire, LA) www.tortoisegeneralstore.com T: 213.482.4803 Chinese www.newworldfoods.us 1512 Pacific Avenue WEST LOS ANGELES T: 310.581.8305 EAT |RESTAURANT BAR KEEPER SILVERLAKE www.maoskitchen.com "For bar tools, antique glassware, craft/artisanal spirits. Ask for Joe. He's a pioneer for the Los OSCAR’S CERVETECA ECHIGO SUSHI Angeles cocktail movement." "Oscar's mom is in the back cooking. Most Recommended by chef Josiah Citrin (Melisse, LA) - Bartender Eric Alperin (The Varnish, LA) everything on the menu is indulgent (fried Japanese / Sushi Antique Barware pickles, cheesy pots, a great burger, etc)." 12217 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 201 3910 W. Sunset Boulevard - Pastry Chef Jamie Cantor (Plantine, LA) T: 310.820.9787 T: 323.669.1675 Nuevo Latino / Californian / Seafood LA PLAYITA www.barkeepersilverlake.com 523 Rose Avenue "Mariscos. Very fresh, quality ingredients and very T: 310.310.8937 inexpensive." STUDIO CITY PICCOLO - Chef Nyesha Arrington (Wilshire, LA) EAT | RESTAURANT "The pastas are always fresh and delicious." Mexican / Seafood - Pastry Chef Jamie Cantor (Plantine, LA) 3306 Lincoln Boulevard SUSHI NOZAWA Italian T: 310.452.0090 "It’s all about the fish and the rice – that’s it." 5 Dudley Avenue MORI - Chef Chris Kobayashi Artisan (Paso Robles, CA) T: 310.3145.3222 "Chef Onodera makes his own soy sauce, and 11288 Ventura Blvd Suite C www.piccolovenice.com tofu. They polish their own rice, and only use T: 818.508.7017 fresh wasabi." www.sushinozawa.com THE TASTING KITCHEN "If I am on the Westside the crew at Tasting - Kristofor Lofgren (Bamboo Sushi, Portland, OR) VENICE Kitchen on Abbot Kinney has it down." Japanese - Bartender Eric Alperin (The Varnish, LA) 11500 West Pico Boulevard EAT | RESTAURANT 1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd T: 310.479.3939 T: 310.392.6644 www.morisushi.org ABBOT’S PIZZA COMPANY "Delicious pizza! The best part is the fact that you www.thetastingkitchen.com SANTOUKA RAMEN can order the pies by the slice." "The ramen at this restaurant in a strip mall is - Chef Nyesha Arrington (Wilshire, LA) DRINK | COFFEE some of the best I've had. It competes with ramen in Japan." Pizza INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE 1407 Abbot Kinney Blvd Coffee Bar - F.E.D. Recommended - Chef Joshua Whigham (The Bazaar, LA) T: 310.396.7334 1331 Abbot Kinney Boulevard Japanese www.abbotspizzaco.com T: 310.399.1233 Mitsuwa Marketplace www.intelligentsiacoffee.com 3760 S Centinela Avenue T: 310.391.1101 www.santouka.co.jp Website: www.findeatdrink.com / Contact us at: [email protected] ©2012 Find. Eat. Drink. LLC Page 6 of 7 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA FOOD TRUCKS KOGI BBQ TRUCK Chef Roy Choi is credited with kicking off the food-truck craze. Korean Barbecue Twitter: @KogiBBQ www.kogibbq.com EL CHATO Recommended by chef Roy Choi (Kogi BBQ Trucks, LA) Tacos Southwest corner of Olympic Boulevard & La Brea Avenue www.elchatotacotruck.com LA ESTRELLA TACO TRUCK Recommended by chef Roy Choi (Kogi BBQ Trucks, LA) Tacos York and Avenue 54, Los Angeles, CA 90042 LEO’S TACOS TRUCK "They do the best El Pastor." - Chef Roy Choi (Kogi BBQ Trucks, LA) Tacos 4300 Eagle Rock Boulevard www.leostacos.com RICKY’S FISH TACOS "For fish tacos." - Chef Roy Choi (Kogi BBQ Trucks, LA) Tacos 1400 North Virgil Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90027 Twitter: @RickysFishTacos R & R CATERING TACO TRUCK "The taco truck is cheap and really good; the tongue taco is legit." - Chef Joshua Whigham (The Bazaar, LA) Mexican 3rd St and Vermont SOUTH PHILLY EXPERIENCE "They get Amaroso buns from Pennsylvania, they fly in their Herr’s chips, they get real meat and slice it really thin. They bring in the cheese whiz and they’ve got the provolone. They really try to do everything from start to finish." - Chef Roy Choi (Kogi BBQ Trucks, LA) American Twitter: @southphillyexp www.southphillyexperience.com

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