Jeffrey Merrihue has traveled the world in search of the best Fine Dining and Cheap Eats. Below please find his picks for his hometown of Los Angeles.
Atelier Crenn
Cotogna (More satisfying than Quince next door)
Manresa (Los Gatos)
Maum (Palo Alto)
Single Thread (Sonoma) – Personal Favorite
Saison
Boulevard – Personal Favorite
Boudin Bakery (Soup in a sourdough bowl)
Tadich Grill (sand dabs)
Tartine Bakery (Morning bun)
Zuni Cafe (Roast Chicken)
Anchor Oyster Bar (Cioppino) – Personal Favorite
Swan Oyster Bar
Hog Island Oysters
Del Popolo
Little Star (Brass Monkey) – Personal Favorite
Tony’s (to compare regional styles)
Koi Palace – Personal Favorite
Mission Chinese
San Tung (Famous fried chicken wings)
Sushi Yoshizuma
Thanh Long (Crab and garlic noodles)
Yank Sing (Dim Sum trolleys)
Taqueria (Tacos) – Personal Favorite
El Farolito (Mission burritos)
Bi-rite Creamery (Salt caramel ice cream)