Eataly

"An Italian national treasure that has only gotten sexier with age. No, not Stanley Tucci—we’re talking about Eataly. Wandering aimlessly around this multi-level mall-within-a-mall is the closest thing this town has to skipping through a meadow with a butterfly on your shoulder. Browse aisles of imported meats and cheeses, snag a slice of Roman-style pizza or bombolone from a food stall, or head upstairs to the rooftop for drinks and views of a country club that only costs $250,000 to join. Who knows? Maybe a butterfly will join you. " - brant cox, sylvio martins, nikko duren

" The gigantic market that sits at the top of the Westfield Century City mall has created a Thanksgiving to-go package, Italian-style. Made to serve four people, the $239 feast includes baked pumpkin ravioli, house-made focaccia stuffing, sliced turkey breast, and apple pie with mascarpone cream. It’s available for in-store pick-up only, November 23-24." - kat hong, nikko duren, garrett snyder

"Eataly’s La Pizza and La Pasta are offering a two-course lunch for $25. Start with the choice of appetizers like arancini, bruschetta, or calamari before moving on to larger dishes including gnocchi with pesto, bucatini, or pizza." - Rebecca Roland

"Drinking on the roof of a mall sounds like an activity you’d get caught doing in high school, but in Century City, it’s a whole scene. Terra is one of several sit-down dining options in the Eataly complex, but it’s the only one with an outdoor patio and views of the Hollywood Hills. And that means on weekdays, the place is slammed with agents and managers pounding spritzes, picking at salads, and talking trash about their clients. Consider it free entertainment and another good reason to hang out here a little longer.  " - brant cox

"Upscale Italian food emporium Eataly has everything from butchered meats and salumi platters to baked goods and fresh pastas for your holiday meals. They’ve also got prepared Christmas dinners for four ($275) or eight ($525) involving lasagna, prime rib, mashed potatoes, and more. Order online by 12/18 for 12/23 or 12/24 pick-up." - brett keating