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Universal Studios Hollywood℠ is more popular than ever, thanks to The Simpsons™, Fast & Furious - Supercharged, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. Still, people can’t live on Krusty burgers and butter beer alone. Before or after visiting the theme park, swing by one of our favorite restaurants within a two-mile radius. Bonus: this guide also benefits people who live or work in the area.
More than half of Internet-using young adults age 18-29 use Instagram, and without a doubt, many of them are posting photos of what they’re eating. Fortunately for Instagrammers dining out in L.A., there are restaurants across the city that feature gorgeous food that tastes as good as it looks with lots of natural light and beautiful decor. If you want that money shot with guaranteed “likes,” here are our picks for the best restaurants in Los Angeles for Instagram.
Whether you’re looking to save a few bucks or you just want to enjoy a favorite wine for a special occasion, there are restaurants across Los Angeles that allow you to bring your own bottle for little or no corkage fee. Here are 10 of the best restaurants in L.A. where you can BYOB.
Cheesesteaks have clear ties to Philadelphia, where hot dog vendors Pat and Harry Olivieri were scarfing down links every night before switching things up for dinner one night. Their grilled steak and onion sandwich caught on with cabbies and Harry’s son Frank later added molten Cheez Whiz to the mix. Over the years, Provolone or American cheese have also become popular, as have peppers. Now, the Philly original serves as a touchstone across cultures. From traditional to otherworldly, learn about some of the best cheesesteaks in L.A.
Ask us where our favorite poke place in L.A. is and we'll likely answer "Whichever poke place is closest to you." Because at this point, there are versions of Hawaii's take on ceviche in practically every part of the city. Ahi tuna, soy sauce, sesame oil, seaweed and sesame seeds are the constant, along with adding avocado for a few bucks. At newer places you're also likely to find kale, kelp noodles, spicy edamame and coconut flakes tossed in sauces made from sriracha, ponzu or miso. Whether it’s new or old, traditional or modern, there's a poke for everyone. Here are 10 of the best in L.A.
Falafel, a fritter crafted from garbanzo beans, fava beans or a combination of both beans, has historical ties to Egypt, but can now be found across the Mediterranean and Middle East. Regional nuances are evident in versions from countries like Armenia, Israel, Lebanon and Syria. Color, spicing and shape are key differentiators. Regardless of how they’re made, falafel is having a moment in Los Angeles, with modern interpretations joining classics. Learn about 10 of the best falafels in L.A.
It’s a no-brainer that breakfast and coffee are quite complementary to one another. Yet serious coffee houses that serve breakfast are much rarer than you might expect. Either you’ve got a coffee hotspot or an all-out breakfast place, but what if you want eggs with your Third Wave coffee? Kitchen space can be very hard to finagle. Fortunately, there are specialty coffee shops that serve breakfast dishes beyond the usual pastries. Read on to find out the best spots to get coffee, eggs, pancakes and more.
It’s no secret that Los Angeles has some of the best Chinese food outside of China. A lot of the best places, however, are concentrated in the San Gabriel Valley, which is a trek for some folks. For the longest time, the best Chinese food outside of the San Gabriel Valley were mom-and-pop shops serving Cantonese cuisine with an Americanized flair. In recent years, San Gabriel Valley powerhouses like Din Tai Fung, New Port Seafood and Little Sheep have expanded west. Following them are a slew of more entrepreneurial spots like New School Kitchen for dim sum takeout and Pine & Crane for farm-to-table beef noodle soup. These days, if you’re outside of the SGV there’s no reason to complain about the lack of good Chinese food - you just have to know where to look. Here’s a guide to the top Chinese restaurants outside the San Gabriel Valley.
The first-ever dineL.A. Happy Hour Week is taking place Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 1, 2015. Presented by the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, dineL.A. Happy Hour Week features afternoon/evening and late-night happy hours at more than 135 restaurants and bars throughout L.A. County, including those that normally do not offer happy hour specials. Each restaurant and bar will showcase a selection of bar bites and drinks, with some offering exclusive items only available for dineL.A. guests during Happy Hour Week. Reservations are not necessary.
Following are highlights of the inaugural dineL.A. Happy Hour Week. Browse the full list of participating restaurants and bars, then start making plans to enjoy 5 Days of Happy: discoverlosangeles.com/dinela-los-angeles-happy-hour-week.
Some form of waffle – batter pressed between patterned irons - has been impacting plates for more than a millennium. The name is a nod to the Dutch term, wafele but different spellings and styles have now proliferated across the globe. Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles is one of L.A.'s most iconic dishes. Learn about 10 other great waffles in Los Angeles.
