"This all-day cafe in East Hollywood has been operating in the same space on Fountain Avenue for more than 40 years. So naturally, it’s run by a man with some great stories—like the one the time he catered the Playboy Mansion. He’s also got a great taste in fine china, which lines the walls of the cozy dining room alongside framed photos of famous people. You can stop by for a classic American breakfast or a BLT at lunch, but most come here for the Filipino classics like chicken inasal and BBQ pork tocino. We especially love the pancit palabok topped with a mound of jumbo shrimp, juicy pork chunks, and crunchy saltfish chicharron. LA Rose Cafe also offers kamayan-style “Boodle Fight” dinners that can be reserved on their website for parties of six or more." - nikko duren, garrett snyder
