September 8, 2009

Abbot’s Pizza Company Los Angeles

The hole-in-the-wall establishment is (literally) a slice of life in Dogtown. Try the BBQ chicken or salad pie and ask for everything bagel crust.

  Venice, Food & Drink, Laid Back, Lunch Spot

March 13, 2009

Minestraio Trattoria Los Angeles

Gino Angelini’s (yep, the Angelini) homage to the cozy classics of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. The casual trattoria’s menu is a long list of pastas (most made in-house daily) with several panini, antipasti, salads, and a few meaty secondi, too — all under $20.

  Mid-City West, Food & Drink, Cheap, Italian Charm

January 16, 2009

The Curious Palate Los Angeles

  Mar Vista, Food & Drink, Artisanal, Good for Gifts

September 5, 2008

Take a Bao Los Angeles

  Beverly Hills, Food & Drink, Laid Back, Lunch Spot

March 14, 2008

Marty D's Los Angeles

They say if it ain’t eight inches, it ain’t a Marty D’s hot dog. No, really. They say that. And they make a delicious vanilla ice cream shake.

  Beverly Hills, Food & Drink, Haute Dogs, Laid Back