"Taking a page from the Hillstone playbook, this Culver City spot goes all-in on “neighborhood grill” nostalgia without sacrificing sophistication. The polished, cherry wood space looks like the nicest Applebee’s to ever open inside a Rosewood Hotel. Picky studio execs nod approvingly as their ribeye arrives a perfect well done, and families with kids sigh with relief because they found a nice restaurant with hot dogs and mozzarella sticks. It’s a judgment-free zone at Laurel Grill—a big deal for your 35-year-old cousin who still orders grilled cheese in public." - brant cox