A lot has changed in the LA scene since I lived in the city (pre-Cvid times). Luckily, I’ve been able to come back to visit a few times every year and keep up with it to a certain extent. Last month’s visit allowed me enough time to check out a bunch of new spots as well as revisit some of my old favorites. Below I put together a list of my current top picks for food, drinks & a good time for you guys to refer back to the next time you find yourself in the city of angels.
NIGHT OUT
– Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (speak-easy)
– La Descarga (latin music)
COFFEE
– Supa Coffee (mom&pop coffee shop)
BRUNCH
– Mama Por Dios (latin brunch experience)
LUNCH / DRINKS
– AVRA (Greek)
– Palihouse West Hollywood (happy hour tapas style)
– il Pastaio (Italian)
– Kazunori (handrolls & sake)
DINNER
– The Rooftop by JG (best views and upscale ambiance)
– Madre (dinner & margs – more relaxed)
– iL Cielo (romantic)
– Katsuya
– Seabutter (casual dinning + takeout)