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The best French restaurants in Los Angeles
L.A. is bursting with phenomenal food from every cuisineâIndian, Mexican, Greek, you name itâbut the French food scene here is alive, well and better than ever. From traditional French cooking to experimental prix-fixe menus, food from the tres chic country takes a number of forms. But where to start? If you're looking for some top-notch places to get your steak frites fixâor maybe just a really good omeletâcheck out our guide to L.A.âs best French restaurants.

Hereâs where to find the best wings in L.A. for game day and beyond
Maybe itâs the Super Bowl or maybe itâs the cold weather finally arriving. Maybe itâs just human conditioning. Whatever it is, weâre craving chicken wings right now. And the best of the best wings can be daunting to hunt down any time of year, as it feels like every restaurant in L.A. serves them. Where are the good ones hiding? We went on a quest so you donât have to. Here are the best chicken wings in Los Angeles, from Thai to tamarind to classic buffalo in spots like a Los Feliz dive and a Venice favorite. All of the spots below are open for pickup or delivery. Things can change quickly, though, so make sure to check in with each restaurant before making plans to dine on-site.

The 12 best breakfast burritos in Los Angeles to start your day right
There are a few dishes that define the food scene in L.A.: Everybody can agree that weâre a town with the best tacos, many agree that weâve got some of the best burgers and anyone not from New York can agree that weâre home to some of the best pizza. But thereâs another thing that Angelenos hold dear: breakfast burritos. Like burgers, tacos and pizza, thereâs always a debate surrounding the cityâs best tortilla-wrapped morning food. Head to these great spots to find your own die-hard favorite.

The 15 best Venice bars
Thereâs an idea that Venice is nothing but tourists, skateparks, dispensaries and Bob Marley flags. While this is might be slightly true on the boardwalk, if you venture through the many twists and turns that Venice has to offer, youâll find a treasure trove of incredible places to eat and drink as you take in the beachy scenery. When it comes to tipples, Venice has it made with one of the cutest wine bars on the Westside, not to mention great frozen cocktails and perfect date-night destinations. RECOMMENDED: Check out more in our full guide to Venice.

Hereâs where to find the cheesiest, sauciest, best chicken parm in L.A.
Red-sauce joints and L.A.âs old-school Italian-American gems tend to get lost in the wave of newer, trendier handmade pasta spots and coastal-Italian restaurants, but there are certainly still some stars shining brightâyou just need to know where to look. While there are a slew of dishes that embody the cultureâs hearty, quintessential type of family-style dining, the most iconic is chicken parmesan: Whether itâs on a plate as a dinner entrĂ©e or between a perfectly crusty roll as a sandwich, chicky parm is elite-level comfort food. The problem is, itâs such a simple dishâa lot of variants tend to taste similar, what with the clear-cut components of fried chicken under red sauce and mozzarella or provolone. So, how do you parse the city to find out whoâs got the best cutlets? Easy. Consult our guide to the ultimate chicken parms around L.A.âconsider us you own little nonni. (You look a little skinnyâhave you eaten yet?)

The best Brazilian restaurant options in Los Angeles
Los Angeles may be known for its Mexican foodâparticularly our tacosâbut there's a type of cuisine from even further south of the border that we always have an eye on: Brazilian food. Thereâs more to Brazilian fare than your typical steakhouse; the South American country is responsible for plenty of delicious dishes, such as bauru and moqueca de camarĂŁo. These spots in L.A. are serving up the best Brazilian food in the city.

The best Mediterranean restaurant options in L.A.
Mediterranean is a huge term, with it covering more than 20 countries. With Los Angeles being a melting pot of cultures, it's naturally a treasure trove of what seems like limitless Mediterranean options. Greek? Armenian? Syrian? We got it all. These various cuisines make up some of Los Angeles's best restaurants. But when it comes to the very best Mediterranean restaurant options, these are our top picks.Â
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Cafe Brasil
Thanks to a fiercely loyal following, Cafe Brasil has been a local fave since the '90s, serving authentic Brazilian fare by a Sao Paulo-trained chef. People swear by the empanadas, plantain, and, especially, the feijoadaâa spicy stew made with slow cooked pork, poured over black beans and rice, and plated next to some farofa and collard greens. Cafe Brasilâs Executive Lunch (with your choice of sirloin, fish, chicken, a pork chop, or veggies and served with rice, beans, plantains, and salsa) is also one of L.A.âs best lunch plates. And at $10.50, one of L.A.âs most affordable, too.

Mesa Brazilian Eatery
A place that caters to students is never a bad thing, especially when it means high-quality food at prices that students can afford. Mesa is right on point with the bowl trend, serving laid-back and unpretentious Brazilian rice bowls (nope, not AçaĂ) for under $10. You can do steak, chicken, or âchickânâ (soy, wheat and peas) over rice with black beans, sauteed collard greens, fried plantains and salsa. Cheese bread is an obvious addition.

Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot
L.A. is packed with great Japanese and Chinese hot pot, but great Mongolian can be harder to find. Pasadenaâs Little Sheep is a welcome change. Once you choose either the original or spicy soup base, you can order the meats and veggies you wantâwith choices like rib eye, lamb shoulder, pork meatballs, surf clams, egg dumplings, wood ear mushrooms, fried starch balls and moreâand then hit the sauce bar to find out just what you want to dunk it all in. Come hungry.

Falafel Arax
Falafel Arax has been an L.A. institution since 1980, and with some shiny new Studio City & Glendale locations, itâs starting to spread around. The cash-only mecca does falafel better and cheaper than most ($0.70 a piece!), as well as plates, sandwiches and specialty Armenian sausage. Load up a plate full of all the goodies you want, and donât forget to add grape leaves.

Kismet
Perhaps the most lauded opening of 2017 so far has been Kismet, a new Turkish/Mediterranean option on the Hollywood stretch of Los Feliz. Brought to you by Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson (who are also behind Grand Central Marketâs falafel haven Madcapra), with pastries by Sqirlâs Meadow Ramse. It's packed to the gills with excellent shareables and snacks, like broccoli toast, shakshuka, and insane flakey bread &anddips. The place is a winner, with a menu impossible to miss on. Itâs popular, so expect a wait.

Avec Nous
Are you staying at LâErmitage Hotel? Are you anywhere near LâErmitage Hotel? Are you in L.A. at all? All of these are great reasons to visit Avec Nous, the upscale French spot tucked away inside said hotel. The menu is packed with goodies like GruyeÌre omelets, a standout Niçois salad and rack of lamb. The cocktails are exceptional as well (there's a French 75, of course), and youâd do well to order a few.

Petrossian
When it comes to French restaurants in L.A., Petrossian is just what you need in a sea of elaborate tasting menus. Head to West Hollywood for a homey, relaxed vibe that does caviar the right way. It has the ultimate French brunch, with options such as smoked fish platters, cheese, charcuterie and plenty of caviar and accompanimentsâand, of course, teas, coffee and jams.