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Westwood Village now offers plenty of interesting dining options. You’ll also find great Persian food and some modern restaurants south of Wilshire, but for the purposes of this story, we’re sticking north of Wilshire in Westwood Village. Learn about 14 of our favorite area restaurants, most of which are within walking distance of UCLA’s campus.
The Westside is one of L.A.’s top regions, home to world-class cultural attractions, must-see events, acclaimed hotels and a wide range of multicultural restaurants. One of the best ways to discover the vibrant Westside dining scene is during Restaurant Week. Read on for selected Westside restaurants that are participating, as well as events and hotels that will make your dining experience even more memorable.
Culver City’s culinary scene has finally arrived. Sure, plenty of places opened in the Aughts, particularly downtown, but not many places generated enough excitement or staying power. Now, a new wave of gastronomy is washing over Culver City, spanning from the Marina del Rey border to Mid-City. Here are some favorites.
Whether your destination is the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, Craft and Folk Art Museum, or any of the other cultural institutions along Wilshire Boulevard’s famed Museum Row, there are plenty of dining options in the neighborhood. From buttermilk hotcakes for breakfast to a late night bowl of matzoh ball soup, here are the best restaurants you can enjoy throughout your day exploring Museum Row.
Interviewed by Marielle Wakim
The self-described "party-time psychopath" exposes some of LA's best kept secrets - we're talking pancakes and a video store that might just have that weird DVD you've been searching for.
The San Francisco raised actor on the local beach that changed his life, and the Italian spot he takes his wife for kid-free dates.
Interviewed by Annelise Alexander
"The Big Bang Theory" funny girl, neuroscience Ph.D., and Los Angeles native fills us in on where she catches a comedy show and how she indulges her vegan leanings.
dineLA talks with Chef Kris Morningstar about Patina's Ray's & Stark Bar and his forager-driven menu.
Spend a day in the busy life of Julian Cox, one of LA's top mixologists.
