"Though it might be challenging to secure seats near Laya’s coveted central fireplace, it’s visible from every seat in the house. Chef Charbel Hayek’s second restaurant, located in the heart of Hollywood, features a familiar yet casual menu that takes culinary cues from his other restaurant, Ladyhawk. At Laya, Hayek incorporates farmers market ingredients with California, Lebanese, and other flavors from the Middle East." - Mona Holmes, Eater Staff