"Oste is a colorful Italian spot on 3rd Street that's ideal for all kinds of occasions: a date, a double date, a post-gym carbapalooza, lunch with your mother-in-law, a quick dinner before a movie at The Grove…we could go on. The specialty here is pinsa, a delicious Roman-style flatbread designed to be shared. But there's chicken milanese and steak, a spread of antipasti options, and a full-on burrata bar, too—all just as great. We particularly love their lush, outdoor seating area with lots of plants and pretty gold accents when we want a special occasion feel at neighborhood spot prices." - brant cox, sylvio martins