The 16 Best Restaurants In Highland Park - Los Angeles - The Infatuation
"The ‘70s man cave vibe at Sam’s Place—wood paneling, flannel curtains, extremely low lighting—makes it feel like you need a password to get in. You don’t, and that’s good because you’ll want to make it your new hangout. Sure, it’s yet another wine bar with good food, but the straightforward confidence of Sam’s cooking puts it in a different league. For “just snacks,” there’s a salami plate with cornichon butter that’ll make you wonder where cornichon butter has been all this time. For a full meal, there’s spicy sweet potatoes, a herby salad, and an excellent bavette steak. Whichever route you go, you’ll order at the bar, where the owner talks through what they’re pouring that night before you grab a candlelit booth and settle in." - brant cox, sylvio martins, andrew ryce, cathy park
