" Dish: Cacio e Pepe We’re convinced this is the best plate of vegan pasta in LA. The spaghetti itself is perfectly al dente, the cashew cream sauce is as smooth as silk, and the entire dish is coated with just the right amount of black pepper for a kick of spice in every bite. The plate is large enough to share, although you won’t want to. So maybe just keep it all to yourself that next time you want a filling meal under $20 in Santa Monica. " - nikko duren, kat hong