This year L.A.'s freshest culinary stars dug down to their roots, introducing diners to Singaporean laksa, Peruvian ceviche, Israeli shakshouka , and meatballs like Nonna used to make. Add to that a swank seafood shack and the dramatic debut of one of reality television's most exciting innovators and you've got the city's most appetizing arrivals SEE THE LIST
Tips on what to eat, what to drink, when to make reservations, and more
Some notable openings that just missed the deadline
Some trends we love. Some, we don't
Eight of our top 10 picks shun entrées in favor of diminutive dishes. We sort out the big deal about small plates
This year's influx of sausage-slinging biergartens means there are more places than ever to score a beer and brat. Don't know your bock from your knock, let alone which suds to get on the side? Here's the best for the wurst
Finally, a meal—a good one—with a view
So much more than a burger joint, the Sunset Boulevard Hamburger Hamlet delivered retro restaurant charm by the bunful. A eulogy for the landmark