I am super picky about which restaurants I go to and these are my regular spots.
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This downtown spot is probably my favorite fancy restaurant in LA. We have basically had the entire menu and everything is amazing.
Girl & the Goat
I have been coming to this Panda Inn in Pasadena with my family since I was little. It’s an upscale Chinese Restaurant that just had a massive makeover. My favorite dishes are the sizzling rice soup and moo shu pork.
Pasadena Location - Panda Inn
This bagel place in Highland Park pays homage to all the best Jewish deli's in LA. Definitely my favorite bagels on this side of town. They also have great sandwiches and fun cocktails.
Belle's Bagels, Delicatessen and Bar
This place in Eagle Rock is very hip and fun. Such a great place for cocktails and appetizers that make you feel like you're at an aperitif bar in Italy. Get there early, though, it's small and get crowded early.
CAPRI CLUB
I have been eating at this little place in Pasadena my entire life. Still to this day my favorite bean and cheese burrito and everyone that works there is so nice.
Burrito Express
This Silver Lake spot has the best Taiwanese food in LA. Our go to for delivery. Don't sleep on that peanut salad.
PINE & CRANE
This Italian Bakery & Deli is legit. Both sides of my family are fully Italian and this is where they have been going since way before I was born. The sandwiches on the fresh baked bread are insane.
Eagle Rock Bakery and Deli
My favorite ice cream spot on the east side. The brown bread ice cream is phenomenal.
Scoops
So obsessed with this coffee shop-plant shop. The perfect place to meet up with a friend. They even have a green house you can sit in!!
Creature's Plants & Coffee
This place in Highland Park is my go to date spot. It's so beautiful, the cocktails are fantastic and the food is delicious! The pita bread is unreal.
Checker Hall
This Israeli spot on the edge of downtown LA is by far my favorite vegan/vegetarian restaurant.
Mazal
If I'm ever on this side of town, I always stop by to get some of the best, most beautiful pastries in LA.
République
This little cafe on the border of Pasadena and Eagle Rock is the cutest and the food is so good! You gotta get one of their pretzel rolls.
Cafe & Bakery – Little Flower Candy Co.
I love going to Olvera Street to walk around in downtown LA and this is my favorite restaurant there. The flour tortillas they use for the bean and cheese burritos are soooooooo good!!!
La Noche Buena Restaurant
This sushi spot in Silver Lake is amazing. The omakase is always top tier.
Izakaya Osen
This red sauce Italian restaurant on Sunset in Silver Lake is amazing. The garlic bread and Caesar salad are a must! Make sure you plan ahead, getting a reservation can take a couple weeks.
Donna's
This place in Downtown LA is definitely a splurge, but I have never eaten food like this before. It’s very fancy Mexican food with an insane mezcal and tequila list.
Damian
One of the best donut shops in LA is in Eagle Rock and makes the cutest, most delicious donuts ever.
Colorado Donuts
This pizza place in downtown has great food and drinks. Such a great spot for warm nights on the patio.
De La Nonna
This place can have a bit of a long line, but it’s totally worth it. The sandwiches are so simple and yet so delicious.
Larchmont Village Wine Spirits & Cheese
This is the best little cheese shop. They always have such an interesting selection and really good grab and go sandwiches and snacks.
Milkfarm
I love this little bbq place in eagle rock. Everything on the menu is great!!!
Max City BBQ
This little authentic Ethiopian restaurant in Eagle Rock is phenomenal. Everything on the menu is sooo good!!!
