This is the cafe inside American Girl Place at The Grove. Prepare accordingly.

Moo’s Craft BBQ in Lincoln Heights serves some of the best BBQ not just in LA, but all of California.

El Cochinito is a family-owned restaurant in Silver Lake serving the best Cuban sandwich in the world. Seriously.

Kinkan, a pandemic-born pop-up has transformed into a half-Japanese, half-Thai restaurant in Virgil Village with an excellent omakase.

El Coyote is an LA institution and one of the most objectively fun places to eat in the city - even if the food leaves a bit to be desired.

Din Tai Fung is the stuff of legends - a dumpling empire with a location in the Westfield Century City mall.

The Penmar in Venice is a great place to eat, drink, and relax on a golf course.

South Beverly Grill is a Hillstone restaurant in Beverly Hills that's always reliable for a nice, big dinner with drinks. Order the burger or ribs.

The Pie Room By Gwen is a wonderful Beverly Hills dessert shop that feels like a well-kept secret.

Sonora Bakery in Belvedere Gardens serves up a variety of pan dulces and subs.

El Gallo Bakery is a long-standing panadería in Belvedere Gardens.

Pacific French Bakery is a great Arlington Heights spot for pan dulce and cakes.

La Panadería Michoacana is the go-to for tres leches in Historic South Central.

Gigi’s Cafe Cubano is a Cuban lunch spot and bakery in Historic Filipinotown.

Club Tee Gee in Atwater Village is part dive bar, part all-out party.

Glendale Tap is a wonderful Atwater Village bar that every other neighborhood is probably jealous of.