The Dining Scene

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)