"Eating next to The Grove’s fountain is a fundamentally embarrassing activity. Sorry, we don’t make the rules. But if you insist on eating somewhere near the main square at LA's infamous shopping village, sit at the marble bar inside Sogno Toscano. This Italian “lifestyle cafe” (there's another superior location in Santa Monica) has an intimate bar area that feels just removed enough from the outside chaos and a large menu with sections dedicated to charcuterie, pasta, salads, focaccia sandwiches, and Roman-style pizza. All of it is fine. The real highlights are the cocktails, including the house negroni and a gimlet with lavender honey. If you’re feeling peckish, and you might be after touring all three levels of the Nike store, order a salumi board to pick at." - Brant Cox
