dineL.A. Restaurant Week Picks by Kelly Mindell of Studio DIY
Updated on July 19, 2016
Kelly Mindell is the colorful powerhouse behind the DIY lifestyle blog Studio DIY, where she shares bold DIY projects, yummy recipes and fresh ideas for making life one big party. Kelly is passionate about celebrating not just the holidays, but the every day. Her smile-inducing projects have been featured in Martha Stewart Living and Parenting Magazine, and on Buzzfeed, The Today Show, NPR and more. Kelly lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Jeff.
Gracias Madre
"Gracias Madre is without a doubt my favorite restaurant in L.A.! It's our go-to spot anytime friends and family or in town, or if we just have reason to celebrate! I've never ordered anything I didn't absolutely love!"
8905 Melrose Ave. West Hollywood, CA 90069//} ?>
"Anytime a restaurant is light, bright and walking distance from Studio DIY HQ, we're in! It just so happens that Ledlow also has amazing American comfort food. We head there often for lunch, grab a table by the window and stay awhile!"
Little Next Door
"One of our favorite areas to wander around is the 3rd Street corridor, and Little Next Door first caught our eye because of it's bold blue and gold decor! We love eating out on the cute patio and taking home some of their delicious pastries for dessert!"
8142 W 3rd St Los Angeles, CA 90048//} ?>
24/7 Restaurant at The Standard, Downtown LA
"I LOVE a theme and this entire restaurant, from floor to ceiling is a bold yellow. Yellow! The chairs, booths, bar stools, even the gravel around the trees. That had me hooked and we frequent it often for brunch since the food is just as awesome!"
550 S. Flower St. Los Angeles, CA 90071//} ?>
"Anything Kelly Wearstler puts her hands on turns to gold and Viviane is no exception! Lucky for us, anything Chef Michael Hung whips up in his kitchen also turns to gold, so between the food (ehm, brioche french toast with chocolate ganache!) and the decor, it's one non-stop photo op."