Millennial’s Guide to Eating in Los Angeles
Gjusta, Venice
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
Sqirl - you know it, trendy spot. great crispy rice salad (get the works)
Konbi - Japanese style sandwiches in Echo Park. they also have the best croissants (go early in the am before they are sold out)
Destroyer - inventive Scandinavian-style in Culver City
Gjelina - plant forward. great eggs, bread, pizza, pancakes (get the seven grain ones and lemon ricotta)
Gjusta - one of my favorite favorite LA spots. everything is good. take home some bread and pastries after your meal. check out their shop (Gjusta Goods) next door for amazing ceramics
Tartine - a wonderful bakery that serves beyond delicious bread, croissants, pastries, and sweet/savory dishes. their locations in Santa Monica, silver lake, and sycamore differ in menu offerings so be on the look-out.
Lodge - great bread and bakery. they also have tasty food and pizza!
Shaky Alibi - they specialize in tradition Belgian Liege waffles. they are amazing
M & Love Cafe - vegan spot in Manhattan beach with great smoothie (get the Blueberry Basil) and amazing gluten-free bagels
Republique - food is great, bread and pastries great, setting is great
LUNCH/DINNER
Viali dei Romani - upscale Italian in the La Peer Hotel
AOC - serves Californian-French dishes in a warm and inviting space; has a beautiful courtyard as well
MhZh - contemporary Israeli in Silverlake
Sqirl - see above
Destroyer - see above
Tartine - see above; their sycamore location serves pizza!
Wax Paper - great sandwiches in Echo Park
Ceviche Project - they’ve mastered ceviche, obviously
Larchmont Village Wine and Cheese - go to sandwich spot
Son of a Gun - hands down one of my favorite restaurants in LA. order the tuna, grilled peel and eat shrimp, trout almandine, banana bread with coffee ice cream
Gjelina - see above
Gjusta - see above
Lodge - see above
Bavel - beautiful middle eastern restaurant in DTLA
Pizzeria Il Fico - cozy, simple Italian
Zinqué - casual French-inspired restaurant with a great outdoor space
Jon and Vinnys - modern Italian-inspired spot
Pizzana - one of my favorite spots for good-quality pizza
Badmaash - indian streetfood plus the classics we all know and love
Felix - fantastic Italian spot, if you can snag a reservation
Republique - see above
Sycamore Kitchen - yummy salads and pastries
Crossroads Kitchen - delicious, upscale vegan restaurant
SWEET
Gelateria Uli - my new favorite gelato spot in LA
Carmela’s - yummy ice cream with seasonal flavors
Sweet Rose Creamery - also yummy, organic, local ice cream
SIP
La Peer Hotel - lovely outdoor bar
Santa Monica Proper Hotel - outdoor bar with ocean views
Margot - hip rooftop of Platform Culver City