Runyon Canyon Park

A chic New American spot, Scratch Bar serves imaginative seasonal tasting menus and small plates in a kitchen-theater setting where chefs take center stage.

Resident is a laid-back Arts District spot with an industrial-chic vibe, featuring Airstream bars, craft cocktails, fire pits, food trucks, and live tunes.

David Chang’s Majordomo in Chinatown serves inventive Korean-inspired fare with shareable meats, crispy rice, and rich bings in a sleek industrial setting.

EMC Seafood & Raw Bar in K-Town serves up a lively mix of delicious seafood and drinks in a sleek setting, perfect for everything from casual dinners to late-night happy hours.

Button Mash in Echo Park serves up craft brews, inventive eats from chef Diego Argoti, and nonstop vintage arcade games for a playful night out.

Evan Funke’s Felix Trattoria dazzles with handmade pastas crafted in a dazzling glass-walled pasta lab, stellar focaccia, and vibrant Italian flavors on Venice’s buzzing Abbot Kinney.

Willie Mae’s serves up crispy, spicy, juicy NOLA fried chicken and Southern classics like gumbo, cornbread, and soul-warming sides in a casual Venice spot.

A trendy spot for creative, Californian vegan comfort food, Native Foods serves up delicious dishes like Southern-Fried Chicken and Waffles in a laid-back atmosphere.

LA’s Backyard Bowls serves vibrant, organic acai bowls and smoothies with generous toppings in a chill, soundproof-blending café vibe.

Jeff’s Table churns out inventive, melty deli-style sandwiches and salads tucked in the back of a lively Highland Park liquor store.