Pumpkin ravioli with winter spice and smoked nuts from Eva Restaurant. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Lamb leg and rib chop with polenta, balsamic roasted grapes, caramelized fennel, bagna canda and sugo at the Tasting Kitchen in Venice. (Ann Johansson / For The Times)
Sue Moore makes hot dogs while parked in Silver Lake for her business Let’s Be Frank. (Christina House / For The Times)
Brick-roasted mussels served at Lazy Ox Canteen. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
Rivera chef-owner John Sedlar, with a plate of mushroom carpaccio. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
