Rustic Canyon

Posted by J. Tsuneishi on Mar 12, 2012

Agree with those who say you can get a better burger at Short Order but that’s such a bogus argument. Short Order is probably better than anybody not named Umani. Bottom line – casual westside dining at serious westside dining prices.

Post & Beam

Posted by J. Tsuneishi on Mar 12, 2012

At the moment, this is the hot place to eat, regardless of neighborhood. Was the talking point at the French wine tasting I went to last week.

Josie’s

Posted by J. Tsuneishi on Mar 12, 2012

Josie La Balch’s gastropub Next Door is a less expensive and livelier option.

Joe’s Restaurant

Posted by J. Tsuneishi on Mar 12, 2012

An institution in Venice. And rightly so. Laid back with a serious kitchen.

Whisper Lounge

Posted by M. Johnson on Mar 7, 2012

The best place to drink (and sometimes even eat) at the Grove.

Wilshire Restaurant

Posted by J. Tsuneishi on Mar 7, 2012

MAP DIRECTIONS:
Wilshire Restaurant
2454 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-586-1707

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Arroyo Chop House

Posted by M. Johnson on Jan 24, 2012

The best red-leather, first-class, star-of-the-show-is-your-steak, this-is-how-it’s-done restaurants in all of Southern California.

Larkin’s

Posted by M. Johnson on Jan 24, 2012

Southern Cooking in the middle of Eagle Rock.

Gumbo Pot, The

Posted by M. Johnson on Jan 24, 2012

First Class Louisiana Creole/Cajun Cuisine right in the heart of the Farmer’s Market.

Otis Jackson’s Soul Dog

Posted by M. Johnson on Jan 23, 2012

Stay with me now…Hot-Dogs, Southern style…and in the Valley!

Stevie’s Creole Café

Posted by M. Johnson on Jan 23, 2012

Creole Cooking done right in Encino.

Off-Vine

Posted by M. Johnson on Jan 18, 2012

American style Bistro cooking in Hollywood.

Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles

Posted by M. Johnson on Jan 12, 2012

An L.A. institution that combines Fried Chicken…and waffles. Yes, waffles.

Patys Restaurant

Posted by M. Johnson on Jan 10, 2012

Paty’s is an old-school Coffee Shop in the heart of Burbank.

Griddle Cafe, The

Posted by M. Johnson on Jan 9, 2012

A heavy duty Breakfast place in Hollywood.