Wine + Eggs is a color-bombed provisions store in Atwater Village. It's great for picking up a bottle of wine and cheese.

Super Tortas DF in South Central is the place to be if you’re looking for super-loaded tortas.

Cemitas Don Adrian is a classic Van Nuys spot with a huge menu of tortas.

Tartine in Santa Monica has incredible bread, sandwiches, and pastries like all of the other tartine outposts.

Sunny Blue is your best quick lunch or snack option on Main Street in Santa Monica. They specialize in omusubi.

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

Michindak in Koreatown serves their hot chicken Korean-style with a thin, crispy skin.

Fire Chicken in Koreatown makes great hot chicken and waffle sandwiches.

At Jay Bird’s Chicken in Long Beach, typical sides like mac and cheese and pickles are transformed into towering hot chicken sandwiches.

Main Chick Hot Chicken is a Nashville-style hot chicken spot in Pasadena serving dry-rubbed tenders.

Cluck2Go, despite it’s on-the-go name, is a casual Chinese sit-down restaurant in Pasadena.

Birrieria Apatzingan is a Michoacan-style birria spot located in Pacoima.

El Ruso’s Silver Lake location is just as great as the original, serving the same Sonora-style tacos and handmade tortillas.

Mariscos 4 Vientos in Boyle Heights serves truly excellent ceviche tostadas.

Via-Mar Seafood is a counter-service spot in Highland Park with great ceviche tostadas.

Gamja Bawi is a tiny stall inside the Koreatown Plaza food court serving tremendous seafood bibimbap.