Citizen Public Market

Housed in a revamped Beaux-Arts-slash-Art Deco building that dates back to the 1920s, this downtown Culver City food hall is living proof that big things often come in small packages. Home to one of the city’s most laidback rooftops bars, as well as a slate of delicious food vendors, Citizen Public Market also hosts weekly trivia and comedy nights that have become a fixture for the surrounding community. My favorite pit stop, by far, is the chef-driven fried chicken from Hinoki & the Bird’s Brandon Kida. For bar bites, there’s New York-style pizza from Benevento; acai, poke and plant-based bowls from Sustainabowl; and smashburgers, sausages and pretzels from Boho Burgers & Brats. From Friday through Sunday, Smokey Chance BBQ also pops up, serving Texas-style barbecue. The only vendor I don't recommend in the slightest is Uoichiba, the dry-aged fish handroll bar, which offers extremely skimpy portions for the price. With Yunomi Hand Roll Bar located just across the street, I’d rather send you there for your temaki needs.