Highly Likely Highland Park

In the heart of the Arts District, Alchemy Works is an airy haven for stylish home decor and unique fashion finds, all curated with California cool.

David Chang’s Majordomo in Chinatown serves inventive Korean-inspired fare with shareable meats, crispy rice, and rich bings in a sleek industrial setting.

Maccheroni Republic is a cozy DTLA trattoria serving a vast array of housemade pastas with a charming covered patio and flexible BYO wine.

A cozy, chapel-inspired Mexican spot on Sunset, Mission Cantina is all about $1 tacos on Tuesdays, tasty margaritas, and a chill vibe perfect for hanging out.

Echo Park’s Otherwild is a vibrant feminist hub blending a curated trove of local artisan goods with workshops and a welcoming community vibe.

Pasta e Pasta by Allegro serves Japanese-Italian fusion pasta in cozy Little Tokyo, spotlighting creamy, umami-rich mentai and lightly briny uni dishes.

Step into the Red Lion Tavern, a vibrant German beer garden in Silver Lake where you can sip steins, savor sausage platters, and chill on the lively rooftop patio.

Nestled in Chinatown's Mandarin Plaza, Angry Egret Dinette serves up Chef Wes Avila's vibrant fusion of breakfast burritos, tacos, and sandwiches in a chill, leafy setting.

A bustling Hollywood takeout spot serving juicy, thinly sliced Syrian-style chicken, beef, and lamb shawarma wraps with fresh tahini and garlic sauce.

Ospi in Brentwood dishes up inventive California-Italian with insanely thin pizzas, punchy pastas, endless cheese pulls, and delightful weekend spritzes.