"The hills of Burbank might not be a top-of-mind setting for a fancy outdoor brunch or dinner, but when it involves The Castaway, anything is possible. One of the pricey options in the neighborhood, Castaway's modern steakhouse menu is good all-around (the charcuterie and cheese bar is a particular bright spot), but everyone is here for the views from the patio, which couldn't be improved by anything short of a helicopter. Grab a glass of wine, huddle up next to a fire pit, and gaze out over the San Fernando Valley, which you never realized until now was so beautiful." - brant cox, arden shore, sylvio martins, cathy park