Mama D’s African Cuisine serves delicious Cameroonian food in Boyle Heights.

Berkshire House is a spots bar on La Brea that's a f*cking party.

The Peninsula Hotel Beverly Hills has an outdoor patio restaurant that's Opulence with a capital O.

Lady Byrd Cafe is a new restaurant in Echo Park with a creative, greenhouse-filled patio.

Phenakite is a new fine-dining concept in Hollywood by the people behind Porridge + Puffs

Oste is an Italian restaurant in Beverly Grove that specializes in pinsa, a Roman-style flatbread that’s unlike anything you can really find in LA

Angry Egret is a new torta and sandwich shop in Chinatown serving innovative food you need in your life.

Mirame is an inventive Mexican restaurant in Beverly Hills that is highly worth the price tag.

Damian is a high-end Mexican restaurant in the Arts District and one of the most exciting meals in LA right now.

Gamboge is a tremendous Cambodian cafe in Lincoln Heights that’s great for a quick lunch.

Pearl River Deli is known for their Hainan chicken, but don’t be fooled - there’s so much more going on at this to-go window in Chinatown.

Fingers Crossed is a new Italian restaurant in Hollywood by Evan Funke that, like Nicki Minaj’s alter ego, is focused on all things Roman.

De La Nonna is a weekly pop-up at Dudley Market in Venice serving fantastic pizzas that you probably also call focaccia.

Tartine’s Silver Lake location has the breads and pastries you know and love, plus one more awesome offering: Pizza.

Jerry’s Patio Cafe & Bar brings the iconic Jerry’s Famous Deli back to Marina del Rey - with a patio and cafe, too.

Little Dom’s Seafood in Carpinteria is an ideal destination dinner when you just need to get out of the city.