"Set along the LA River with a neon crane sign and a mismatched, artwork-filled dining room, this New Californian restaurant from the team behind a cult sandwich shop balances playful experimentation with old-school recipes—think beef cheeks braised in root beer with a sour cream beef jus and a burger served on an English muffin–style bun. Currently open for dinner, the kitchen plans to expand service into daytime offerings like fried bologna sandwiches, buttermilk waffles, and cold fried chicken." - ByKate Kassin