"Stanley’s is a daytime spot in Sherman Oaks that’s refreshingly unpretentious. Its proximity to major studios and talent agencies makes it a reliable option for a Hollywood power lunch, but not the kind that requires schmoozing. You come here with coworkers you actually like—maybe ones you even consider friends—for a relaxed, rolled-up-sleeve meal full of things you haven’t thought about since 2004: turkey burgers, pizzas topped with sun-dried tomatoes, and one of LA's best Chinese chicken salads tossed tableside. " - jess basser sanders, brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder