La Mascota is a Boyle Heights institution and one of our favorite Mexican bakeries in LA.

Sabor Colombiano in Pico-Union serves excellent Colombian fare, including tamales.

Thien Huong is a Vietnamese restaurant in Chinatown’s Far East Plaza serving solid bowls of bun bo hue.

Yang Chow is a Chinatown classic known for their famous slippery shrimp.

Il Pastaio is a Beverly Hills classic and the closest the city has to a true neighborhood pasta spot.

Cortina’s is a long-standing Italian deli and market in Anaheim with fantastic cold-cut sandwiches and pizza.

Aleppo’s Kitchen is a fantastic Syrian restaurant in Anaheim with a big patio ideal for groups.

Anaheim Packing House is a massive food and beverage hall in downtown Anaheim and a great night out for all ages.

Gigi’s is a Cuban bakery and cafe in Historic Filipinotown with some of the best sandwiches and pastries in town.

This spot on 6th Street is open 24 hours, and is always packed with groups huddled over one of our favorite dishes in Koreatown - their galbi jjim.

Marouch is an iconic Armenian/Lebanese restaurant in East Hollywood that does amazing things with mezze.

Go’s Mart in Canoga Park is one of LA’s great sushi experiences - orange walls included.

Cavaretta’s is a classic, family-run Italian deli in Canoga Park and home to our favorite cannolis in Los Angeles.

Apey Kade is a tremendous Sri Lankan restaurant in Tarzana and one of the only of its kind in The Valley

Jones Hollywood is a classic spot that works for pretty much anything, and is the version Hollywood we actually wish existed.

The Tam O’Shanter is an LA classic and great place to go if you want to eat prime rib and feel like you’re on “Game of Thrones.”