Soups Restaurants
12224 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA, 91604
A community fixture, Art’s has been supplying Studio City with pastrami and “I Want It All” chicken soup since 1957. The maze of camel-colored booths...
12023 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA, 91604
At this unpretentious haven for artisanal products of all types, the charcuterie is well-cured and the cheese is well-curated. Choose from over 250 varieties of le fromage...
1743 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90041
With fresh vegetables, organic chicken and hip, modern decor straight out of the West Elm school of interior design, Blue Hen is a step above the usual mini-mall fare....
8715 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, CA, 90048
For fans of the friendly neighborhood joint, there’s Dominick’s. With its white tile flooring, leather banquette seats and black-and-white framed photographs,...
1202 N. Alvarado St., Los Angeles, CA, 90026
Do as the trendy throw-back wall mural says and “Follow the Crowd.” Consort with screenwriters, copy writers, poetry majors and newspaper beat reporters at the...
5156 Lankershim Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90027
A classy but comfortable wine bar and grill in the heart of the colorful NoHo Arts District. Watch a play at one of 22 independent theaters after sampling fine wines and...
502 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Chef/owner Raphael Lunetta calls it rustic American French cusine—French in its technique, American in its oversized presentation. Bathed in sauces 10 to 18 hours in...
638 N. Doheny Dr., West Hollywood, CA, 90069
The tiny café around the corner from the Troubadour is a charming spot for breakfast and weekend brunch. The staff is friendly and its menu of egg dishes, pancakes (...
1147 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA, 90403
So quintessentially Californian it’s argued that California cuisine was born here. Michael’s is a Santa Monica standard that makes everyone’s “best...
6410 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA, 92869
Perched atop the hills in Orange, this Contemporary American restaurant was built in the 1970s and is considered one of the city's gems. The walk to the restaurant from the...
2841 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90026
Sake and beer are offered with a basic phở and appetizer menu in an industrial-chic loft-style space. This super-smug extra-popular restaurant has no sign. It doesn't...
2040 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90027
Located on busy Hillhurst Avenue, San Sui is the calm amidst the storm. Providing an intimate setting at a pace that lets you relax, a meal at San Sui can feel like a true...
8360 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90048
Known for her floral wedding cakes, proprietress Jane Lockhart's Sweet Lady Jane bakery is cozy and quaint. Surrounded by Melrose Avenue's hip boutiques, it's a nice stop for...
3823 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90026
Fresh, thoughtfully prepared, upscale-café fare in a prim and proper setting with street-side tables and a friendly wait staff. Town and Country appeals to the Silver...
3115 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90405
Wine Spectator once declared Valentino’s 2,500-labels-long wine list “the greatest wine cellar of them all.” If that seems daunting, never fear. This...