Allegria isn't so much a Cal-Italian restaurant as a bastion of traditional Italian cuisine that just happens to be located by the ocean in Malibu. The...

This boutique avoids the stereotypical super-sunny decor prevalent in so many Santa Monica hotels, preferring a cultured mixture of sturdy Craftsman...

The Bay Area-based Joie de Vivre Group's first entry in the Los Angeles market is an eye-catching, custom-built circular tower overlooking I-405 (happily,...

The acronym stands for Appellation d'Origine Controlée, the system for certifying the region of origin of food and wine in France and ensuring its quality....

Art Ginsburg's 50-year-old deli has built a great reputation and a very loyal following with its menu of hefty sandwiches and excellent chicken noodle and...

Whether you end up loving it or hating it, Axe (pronounced 'ah-shay') is a fascinating experience - hyper-healthy food served in an elegant minimalist...

The chocolatey spin on goat milk flan offered by chef-owner Robert Berrelleza is terrific.

Though Baby Blues is best known for its succulent barbecued meats, there's a lot more to love on its menu: delicious catfish and shrimp, both corn-topped...

Breadbar started as a gourmet bakery, but its guest-chef programme was so popular that the restaurant decided to add a permanent menu. Chef Noriyuki Sugie...

Located just near Sunset Junction, Café Stella can get pretty cramped, and the service is sometimes poor when the restaurant is busy. However, on mellower...

Calabasas is a bit of a backwater, but if you have business in Woodland Hills or the West Valley, consider coming here for the exceptional Italian food and...

This reliable piece of local history, still owned by the Canter family after nearly 80 years, is both a fine old-school Jewish deli and one of LA's...

Located on the sand, Casa Malibu is the only hotel on this stretch that has its own beach for exclusive use of guests. Malibu Colony is within walking...

If you're in the market for uncomplicated but superbly prepared Sicilian food served in an elegant setting, Celestino Drago would like to make your...