When Micah Wexler and Mike Kassar opened their first Jewish deli in downtown L.A.’s Grand Central Market, they set out to push the traditional cuisine forward while simultaneously staying true to its roots. Four years and three locations later, Wexler’s has done just that: serving mouthwatering, nationally recognized food in a vibrant setting with custom-designed […]
To understand the secret behind what makes this landmark Los Angeles deli so unique, we’ll need to journey back over 60 years ago. The family legacy behind Factor’s begins in the 1950s, shortly after World War II. Herman Markowitz, a veteran of the Czechoslovakian army, was looking for his family in the liberated camps. There […]
Jack-o-lanterns. Creepily-decorated homes. Loads of mini-candy bars (or wrappers, if you’re like me). These are just some of the images that come to mind when I think of Halloween. Like many of you, this time of year always gets me into a more adventurous mood; almost hoping to see or experience something scary. If we […]
Santa Monica is home to the famous Third Street Promenade, iconic Santa Monica Pier and some of the best restaurants in Los Angeles. The pace may run a little slow in L.A’s city by the sea, but when lunch is only an hour and you’re in a rush, quick takeout may be your only option. […]
Any local Los Angeleno knows that living in Los Angeles means having access to the best of the best when it comes to vegan and vegetarian food. Referred to as a “mecca for plant-based dining” by Eater and the “center of the universe” for vegans by VegNews — there’s no settling for a plate of […]
With St. Patrick’s day just around the corner, it’s got us thinking about ways to celebrate this Irish holiday a bit differently. Instead of digging that one green shirt out of our closet or heading straight to a cheesy Irish pub to down a beer or two, we’ve decided this year calls for some new […]
Allow us to set the scene: You and a few of your closest friends, clad in your coziest clothes, are all tucked together inside your apartment, each snuggled in a soft sofa or armchair, surrounded by pillows, and maybe layered in one or two blankets. Outside it is snowing, the snowflakes lazily swirling, or it’s […]
We’re all about sleeping in and indulging in some quality time during these slower winter months. But for those days when you absolutely need to get out…consider this your inspiration. These restaurants not only serve delicious dishes, they have some of the coziest, dreamiest, and roomiest interiors in Los Angeles. So instead of flagging the […]
Veselka looks, smells and tastes like Grandma’s house. The scent of fresh bread, roasting meat and onions waft from the kitchen. You can see the bustle of 2nd Avenue through the floor-to-ceiling windows from the cozy banquettes in the dining room. It’s bustling inside too, but the energy is different. Homier, more comforting. “My grandma […]
The best restaurants keep diners coming back because they capture the pulse of a place and time. And though the cultural and culinary landscape of Los Angeles is always changing, fickle Angelenos know loyalty when it comes to the city’s great restaurants. From institutions like Randy’s Donuts and Canter’s to more recent — though equally […]
