RESTAURANTS

INGLEWOOD · $$

MELROSE · COFFEE · $

CULVER-CITY · COFFEE · $

PASADENA · $$$

Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.

HIGHLAND-PARK · $

Neighborhood standby known for NYC-style pies & hearty Italian cooking in a casual setting.

CHINATOWN · CHINESE · $

PASADENA · $$

Laid-back joint with a terrace fixing up sharing plates, craft beers & weekend brunch.

GLASSELL-PARK · $$

ATWATER-VILLAGE · $$

Small, family-owned eatery serves seasonal, locally sourced Californian fare for takeout.

EAGLE-ROCK · COFFEE · $$

Specialty coffee & tea drinks served with a curated selection of baked goods in a stylish setting.

EAGLE-ROCK · $$

Serving Californian slow-food cuisine featuring organic ingredients from local farmer's markets.

HERMOSA-BEACH · $$$

VALLEY-VILLAGE · COCKTAIL BAR · $

Famous for its appearance in the film "Magnolia," this darkly lit dive features drinks & bar games.

BURBANK · AMERICAN · $$

GLENDALE · AMERICAN · $$

'60s-era spot with an indoor fireplace & outdoor patio serving hearty Southwestern eats.

MELROSE · $$

European-style cafe offers a varied menu featuring vegan & vegetarian options, plus outdoor seating.

LOS-FELIZ · $$

Classic diner supplying updates on staple dishes, including veggie & gluten-free options.

SANTA-MONICA · ITALIAN · $$

LONG-BEACH · $$$

Vibrant spot in the Hotel Maya with panoramic water views, serving Latin-style seafood & cocktails.

CHINATOWN · $$

This Chinatown mainstay packs a lively, late-night crowd for seafood & other traditional dishes.