Voted one of the best bar snacks in America : Fried Sausage-Stuffed Green Olives. A must try - follow our link to get the full recipe! Mehr erfahren.
The LA area has arguably the most diverse food scene in the country. Exemplary lobster roll - served on top a split brioche roll with a side of house-made sweet potato chips. Mehr erfahren.
Try the rich, crispy pig's-trotter croquettes paired w/ luscious pig's-head salumi & bright chile-lime vinaigrette. The seared calamari & octopus bring char-grilled notes to spicy chorizo & clams. Mehr erfahren.
Rick Bayless's West Hollywood hot-spot where the prices are justified by the provenance of the ingredients (i.e. suckling pig cochinita pibil). Mehr erfahren.
This seafood mecca serves lobster rolls coated in house-made mayo with (bonus!) a side of drawn butter. A must try! Mehr erfahren.
There's a world of warm cocktails beyond the hot toddy - order the Hot Castle Dip created by Thad Vogler. Its the best hot drink on the menu! Click More Info for the full recipe. Mehr erfahren.
Rather than F-bomb-larded tirades, Gordon Ramsay West Hollywood turns out an eloquent take on modern European cuisine in dishes like smoked foie gras with crispy duck tongue. Mehr erfahren.
Simple Roman-style pastas—tonnarelli cacio e pepe (pecorino and black pepper), bucatini alla gricia (pork belly, chili flakes, and pecorino)—are favorites. Mehr erfahren.
Chef Michael Schulson takes Chinese dim sum favorites and turns them on their head with results like edamame dumplings and crab wonton tacos. What to order: Philly cheesesteak. Mehr erfahren.
Let's face it - this place is sexy. And the food remains stellar at brunch, lunch, and dinner. Get the fried egg sandwich or the pizza w/ guanciale and green olives or the insane butterscotch pudding. Mehr erfahren.
The 23rd floor of the new Mandarin Oriental (part of the City Center) is home to the U.S. debut of world-class chef Pierre Gagnaire, whose tasting menu you'll always remember. Mehr erfahren.
At this beer-themed restaurant, Tiffany MacIssac's menu of sweet treats reads like the 7-Eleven snack aisle of our dreams—"Hostess" cupcake, oatmeal cream pie. Must order: cashew "Snickers" bar. Mehr erfahren.
This Asian-Mediterranean gastropub is a carnivore's delight: super-casual and extremely hospitable. Don't miss the pig ear chicharrón with radish salad and lime. Mehr erfahren.
Kogi Truck chef Roy Choi is a partner at this picnicky pan-Asian restaurant. Koreatown now has as many restaurants as Seoul—and as many valet stands as Beverly Hills. Mehr erfahren.
On the 24th fl of the gleaming new glass tower is Wolfgang Puck's WP24, the refined 21st-century expression of modern Chinese cuisine that he started toying w/ nearly 30 yrs ago at Chinois on Main. Mehr erfahren.
Angeleno foodies crowd this Sunday market for coconut milk from Dave's Korean Food, pupusas from Delmy Pupusa, and Carmela's ice cream. Mehr erfahren.
This West Village gem run by Florence-born Rita Sodi features a seasonal menu that always has a few excellent pastas. If you're lucky, one option will be the lasagna with carciofi (artichokes). Mehr erfahren.
Lincoln Center's latest artist-in-residence is chef Jonathan Benno. His 150-seat modern Italian spot comes complete with grass roof and views of the reflection pool and Henry Moore sculpture. Mehr erfahren.
Wash down crispy Berkshire pork belly or the lobster in tamarind sauce with one of a dozen Asian beers available (or plan to visit Bia for brunch, when it's all you can drink for $15.) Mehr erfahren.
Some come to see the wine tower; we come for chef Megan Romano's towering desserts. Must order: brownie tart with salted caramel ice cream. Mehr erfahren.
Chef Bartolotta’s 4-course tasting menu includes seared sea scallops w/ porcini mushrooms and butternut squash ravioli w/ brown butter, accented w/ amaretti cookies. Mehr erfahren.
Bread bakers are mad geniuses & none fit the description better than the quirky Jim Lahey. His pane Pugliese (a crunchy, dark-brown loaf) and pizza Bianca (an airy flatbread) are NY food masterpieces. Mehr erfahren.
The tasting menu at arguably the best restaurant in the District always includes a selection of beautiful pastas. Our top choice? Chef Johnny Monis's spaghetti with crab and sea urchin. Mehr erfahren.
This market features local charcuterie, pickles, and more—we love the porchetta sandwiches from Porchetta and the shrimp rolls from Luke's Lobster. Mehr erfahren.
Order the Trapiche Broquel Malbec—a perfect pairing with the braised short ribs. For more pairings, visit facebook.com/trapiche Mehr erfahren.
At Wolfgang Puck's steakhouse, there are distractions aplenty: the Richard Meier-designed room, the Hollywood clientele, and the dry-aged rib-eye steak. Thankfully, all are beautiful. Mehr erfahren.