Shiku is a Korean food stall in Grand Central Market from the people behind Baroo. This is where you’ll find some of the best banchan in LA.

Good Clean Fun is a natural wine bar in Downtown LA ideal for both long and short hangs.

Moon Rabbit is a Grand Central Market stall that sells boba teas and cute little snacks.

The Donut Man, a legendary dessert shop in Glendora, now has a second location in the Grand Central Market. Get the strawberry donuts (or else).

Horse Thief is an excellent place to eat BBQ and dodge the crowds at Grand Central Market.

Half-market, half-seafood restaurant, Fisherman’s Outlet in Downtown LA is where you go for a New England-style feast.

Spire 73 is the tallest open air bar in the Western Hemisphere and great place to take out-of-towners.

Au Lac is a Vietnamese-influenced vega spot in DTLA.

Fat & Flour in the Grand Central Market makes some of the best pies in LA, like rhubarb cherry and Key lime topped with whipped cream.

Petite Peso is a casual Downtown LA restaurant serving Filipino classics and fusion dishes.

Holy Basil is a tiny counter Downtown where you’ll find some of the most exciting Thai food in LA.

Nimbus Coffee is a Harry Potter-inspired cafe in Downtown LA.

Boketto Cold Brews is a premium coffee and tea delivery system run and operated by Benjamin Westly.

Bohemian House Of Espresso + Chai is a Downtown LA coffee shop packed with a sensory explosion of 1960s cultural icons.

Rice Box is a casual Cantonese spot in Downtown LA.

Ditroit is an excellent Mexican spot in the Arts District, and the more casual sibling restaurant to Damian.