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).

Gigi’s is a French spot in Hollywood that’s one of the best parties in town right now.

Little Fish, a pop-up in Echo Park, feels like a secret backyard party and serves an incredible fried fish sandwich.

Bicyclette is a new French bistro in Beverlywood serving excellent food that tastes like it was injected with butter by Julia Child herself.

Kensho is a tiny Japanese restaurant on the grounds of Yamashiro in Hollywood, and one of LA’s most personal dining experiences.

Cafe 27 is an ideal lunch stop when exploring Topanga Canyon.

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

Bulgogi Hut is a fun, laid-back ACYE KBBQ restaurant in Ktown that’s perfect for this moment.

Sakuraya is an old-school Japanese confectionary in Gardena.

Sakae Sushi is a hugely popular family-run shop in Gardena.

Kagura in Torrance is a laidback izakaya serving a powerful tonkatsu.

Bonjuk & Bibimbab Cafe in Rowland Heights is a Seoul-based chain with truly excellent juk.

Ube Baby is a small Silver Lake dessert shop that has everything when you want a sugary treat.

Anjahles is a Jamaican fusion pop-up run by Jazzy (Jasmin) Harvey.

Sunset Sushi is a new spot in Silver Lake with gorgeous boxes of fish.

Sushi Kaneyoshi is a high-end sushi bar hidden in the basement of an office building in Little Tokyo,