The Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Year in Los Angeles, 2025 | Eater LA

"In a charming one-story structure just two blocks away from the Pacific Ocean, chefs Katya Shastova and Kevin De Los Santos debuted an inventive and modern California bistro in late 2024. Don’t mistake Hermosa Beach’s Vin Folk for standard French cuisine; the youthful team puts captivating twists on classics by incorporating the lead chefs’ international backgrounds with a cast of notable supporting cooks. Their spin on classic fish en papillote resembles an impressionist painting. Folded-back parchment paper reveals a fresh catch of the day layered with seasonal ingredients like summer corn, saffron, kohlrabi, leeks, squash, and edible flowers. Share bottles and dishes within view of the large corner windows or settle nicely into a sidewalk table for one of the best dining experiences in Southern California. — Mona Holmes, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest" - Matthew Kang