While the other day we looked at the 5 Most Romantic Restaurants in L.A. according to national OpenTable users, today we have been handed Urbanspoon's user-generated list of the 10 most popular romantic restaurants in Los Angeles.
Where Not to Woo: Sorry, Urbanspoon, These Are Not the 10 Most Romantic Restaurants in L.A.
Important Sandwich News: ink.sack Adding SUNDAY* Hours, Plus "The Vegetarian" Rocking the Menu
Lunchers, your options are expanding over at ink.sack, Michael Voltaggio's popular SRO sandwich shop a couple of doors down from his celebrated restaurant, ink.
Are These the 10 Best Burgers in the OC?
Burger lovers from behind the Orange Curtain, it's your time to shine! A Banh mi burger, fare from a favorite SoCal chain, the concoction of a gastropub... All's fair in love and the all mighty hamburger wars, including in the OC.
Which 5 L.A. Restaurants Are Among The "Most Romantic" in America?
Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and the concept of "romance" is being pummeled into us all from every possible front, including where we eat. Now OpenTable has released a list of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America, and five Los Angeles-area spots made the grade.
Sayonara, Sushi Nazi! Sushi Nozawa Closing in February
Some people consider sushi master Kazunomi Nozawa the "sushi Nazi" of Los Angeles, thanks to years of his giving customers at Studio City's Sushi Nozawa sushi as he sees fit. Now, as Squid Ink reports, it seems the reign of "tyranny" is coming to an end: Sushi Nozawa will close on February 29.
Chew On This: Get Schooled On Aphrodisiacs, DTLA Beer Crawl, & A Few Notable Openings
What's going on lately in the L.A food scene? Chew on this: There are a few new restaurants that have just opened, a great spot has re-opened with a renovated interior & menu, there's a beer crawl this weekend, and more food news.
Map: Welcome to the Burgerhood
Are burgers the new cupcake? Los Angeles, I'm Yours posits that burgers are are burgeoning trend, and new burger-centric eateries keep popping up predominantly in one overall geographic area. "The area is totally accessible by Metro and what we are calling the Burger District, a little burgerhood in Hollywood," they explain.
Chew On This: Bailly at Cliff's Edge, Batali at the Beach, & LudoBites for Lottery Losers
What's going on lately in the L.A food scene? Chew on this: A famous red-headed chef is doing a special lunch by the shore soon, there's a new head chef in the kitchen at Cliff's Edge, and all hope is not lost for those who didn't score seats at LudoBites 8.0, plus more food news.
Heavy Reading for Healthy Eating: "Clean Plates" Guide to L.A.
The Clean Plates guide to Los Angeles was released last week, and the timing is probably no coincidence; though they missed the "stocking stuffer" season, the book is poised to be prime fodder for any Angeleno embarking on a "new year, new you" kind of mission.
Pasadena, Birthplace of the Cheeseburger, Requests You Eat a Few There and Vote For Your Favorites During Upcoming Cheeseburger Week
Pasadena, California has long claimed the rights of creation to the almighty American cheeseburger (yes, someone "invented" draping a beef patty with cheese), and now they are rallying cheeseburger eaters to come, dine, digest, and vote for the city's best during Pasadena Cheeseburger Week.
LudoBites 8 Announced: Welcome to the Westside!
Chef Ludo Lefebvre and the LudoBites team have just announced their 8th pop-up, and it's happening January and February, this time on the westside. LudoBites 8 will run Jan. 18-20; Jan. 23-27; Jan 30-31 & Feb. 1-3; Feb. 6-10; Feb. 13-15 & 17; and Feb. 20-22, and will be at Lemon Moon.
Angeli Caffe Extends Final Days, Go Get Your Last Supper (or Lunch)
Angelenos are mourning the impending closure of Evan Kleiman's Angeli Caffe on Melrose, and thanks to the slew of diners eager to get in one--or more--last meal, the restaurant announced today they will take reservations until Friday, January 13.
3 Local Food Spots Finalists for PETA's Youth Awards
Three area food spots--a cart, a truck, and a restaurant--have been named finalists for the 6th annual Libby Awards, given by the youth division of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The Libby Awards (short for "liberation") honor animal-friendly people and products.
Chew On This: It's Holiday Cocktail Time, Veggie Grill's 5th Could Mean $500 For You, Cochon 555 in LA & More
What's going on lately in the L.A food scene? Chew on this: It's all about the numbers. As in Cochon 555, The Six Restaurant, Veggie Grill's 5th Birthday, and more.
Holidays Are For Turkeys: Your Guide to Thanksgiving Dining in L.A.
If you think cooking for Thanksgiving is for the birds, but you're sticking around Los Angeles and still want to get your festive grub on, we've put together a handy guide to Thanksgiving Dining in L.A.
UMAMIcatessen: DTLA Deli Concept Will Feature Meat-Centric Guest Chef Menus
Adam Fleischman has not been shy about his wish to expand UMAMI Burger in a big way, but for his next L.A. foodventure, he's taking on the iconic deli with UMAMIcatessen. The 170-seat table-service restaurant located inside the historic Orpheum theatre will have a full bar, and five different kitchens executing food concepts from chefs from all around the country.
Now Open: DTLA's The Pie Hole Serving Up Slices
Will the cupcake trend ever give way for something more rustic and hearty, like pie? Pie is personal, and it can also take on many flavors. So where can you go to stuff your pie hole with a few slices? How about the aptly named The Pie Hole, which officially opens today in Downtown's Arts District.
Original Hamburger Hamlet on the Sunset Strip Closing in December
News came yesterday that the original location of the once-strong Hamburger Hamlet chain will be closing for good in December. The Sunset Strip Hamlet opened in 1950, and drew a celeb crowd and a loyal fan base, says Eater LA.
Where's Your Next Bowl of Ramen Coming From? There's a Map for That!
The L.A. Weekly's Squid Ink blog says we're in the midst of a "ramen renaissance" around here, and what renaissance couldn't use a little modern day navigation assistance?
No Bark, All Bites: Brunch at The Fat Dog
What goes great with brunch? How about beer! We recently were invited to check out the new brunch offerings (along with some beer and Bloody Marys) at The Fat Dog, where the laid back atmosphere caters to you...and your little (or big) dog, too.
Olé, Olé! It's National Taco Day!
For Taco Tuesday observers, you probably already have this one in the bag, but October 4th happens to be National Taco Day. That's a pretty easy one to cover in Los Angeles, since we're home to some of the country's best taco shops and stands, not to mention a whole fiesta of Mexican restaurants that serve up tacos.
Komida Opens Next Week + How to Win Tacos for a Year
The tacos served up at the seasonal weekly hilltop farmers' market at Hollywood's Yamashiro have attracted a fanatical following, and now its time for those tasty bites--and the chef behind them--to step out on their own. Komida, the off-shoot storefront project of Yamashiro Executive Chef Brock Kleweno, is opening as-planned October 6th.
Closed (For Now): Clifton's Cafeteria Gets Busy With Renovations
Things are heating up at Clifton's Cafeteria in Downtown, but the kitchen is closed for now. As part of their long-term plans for renovating and updating the classic, kitschy restaurant, this week Clifton's closed down for what they anticipate will be a three to six month stretch.
The Best Part of Waking Up: Thursday is National Coffee Day
If you are as hooked on that first-thing-in-the-morning caffeine jolt as many of us are, every day in the U.S.A. is "coffee day." So every coffee drinker has their day, but tomorrow is the day for coffee drinkers. September 29th is National Coffee Day.
Food Luminaries Fête Ruth Reichl and Gilt Taste
When world leaders and royal newlyweds come to Los Angeles, streets close down, and mayhem ensues. When one of America's foremost food writers comes to town, we eat! Such was the case last week when Ruth Reichl presided over a luxe feast at Osteria Mozza for some of the city's most celebrated chefs and food media personalities.
It's All About the Crust at Urbano Pizza Bar
What goes nicely with beer and other libations? Pizza, of course!
Urbano Pizza Bar, conveniently located next to Library Bar at 6th and Hope streets, offers a great food option. With pizza crust that’s perfectly chewy and crisp at the same time, as well as good side dishes and respectable beer and wine lists, Urbano is a new go-to for downtown revelers.

