" Berbere, the BYOB counter-service spot run by chef Tezeta Alemayehu (the person behind T&T Lifestyle at Smorgasburg), is home to incredible plant-based Ethiopian dishes that are easy for just about anyone to love. There’s no dramatic view or lush garden patio—it’s just a laid-back spot in Santa Monica where you can drink your own wine and scarf down stewed legumes, steamed vegetables, and a few rolls of injera. " - nikko duren