ESSENTIALS
The Business and Pleasure
of Dining in Los Angeles
Maybe it’s all that sun. In L.A., the power players get up early
to make deals over their favorite dishes. Meanwhile, the foodies are
on the prowl for the most delicious discoveries in town.
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CECCONI’S
Porchetta benedict.
8764 Melrose Ave.
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MR. CHO W
Drunken fish.
344 N. Camden Drive
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SQIRL
Brioche toast with jam:
homemade and heavenly.
720 N. Virgil Ave.
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SYCAMORE KITCHEN
All hail the salted caramel
pecan babka roll.
143 S. La Brea Ave.
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MARI VANNA
Blinis and horseradish vodka.
8475 Melrose Place
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GO GET EM TIGER
Espresso milkshakes!
230 N. Larchmont Blvd.
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RUEN PAIR
Sauteed morning glory.
5257 Hollywood Blvd.
(Cash only)
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SWEE T ROSE
CREAMERY
Fresh mint chip
ice cream.
225 26th St.
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THE EDISON
Steampunk interior as
dazzling as the cocktails.
108 W. 2nd St. #101
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GUELAGUETZA
The mole negro is a must.
3014 W. Olympic Blvd.
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THE GRILL ON THE ALLE Y
Perfect petite filet mignon.
9560 Dayton Way
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HAKKASAN
BEVERLY HILLS
Whole Peking Duck
with caviar, anyone?
233 N. Beverly Drive
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THE MIXING ROOM
Local brews on tap, local games
onscreen JW MARRIO T T LOS
ANGELES L.A. LIVE
900 W. Olympic Blvd.
