
The best places to eat and drink in L.A. this month, according to our food writers
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- A Dodgers-themed slice shop and a second outpost for New York-style chopped cheese sandwiches cap off a thrilling baseball season.
- Plus, several Japanese concepts land in L.A. and a lauded chef opens a new Venice hot spot.
The City of Angels is riding a high.
On the eve of Halloween, the Dodgers beat their New York rivals in a historic World Series match-up. A celebratory parade will march through downtown L.A. on Nov. 1, with a championship event held at the stadium afterward. Plenty of local establishments are still offering Dodgers-themed food and drink specials, or you could dine at some of the players’ favorite L.A. restaurants, ranging from a classic burger stand to a celebrity-frequented rooftop.
Relish the triumphant atmosphere as long as you can with the 2024 election cycle drawing to a close just days later on Nov 5. Once you’ve done your civic duty, save your “I voted” sticker to take advantage of Election Day deals such as a free slice of cheese pizza or complimentary tiramisu dessert. After the polls close, find solace by joining other anxious Angelenos at L.A. restaurants and bars screening the results, many with extended happy hour deals.
And if you’re in need of additional dining inspiration this month, there are plenty of new openings to explore, including a pair of Japanese restaurants in a Hollywood recording studio, an East Coast lobster roll chain touching down in Santa Monica, a Korean-inspired bakery in Highland Park and more.
Orla

Read about Michael Mina’s new oceanfront restaurant.
Ettore Vino e Cucina

Read about the Italian wine bar in the Original Farmers Market.
Flower's Finest

Read about the tea shop in Eagle Rock.
White Rice
Read about the new vendor in BLVD MRKT.
New York's Chopped Cheese

Read about the New York-themed shop in Mid-City.
Luke's Lobster

Read about Santa Monica’s new lobster shack.
Ozzy's Apizza

Read more about the New Haven-style pizzeria.
Modu

Read about the Korean American bakery in Highland Park.
RVR

Read about Travis Lett’s new Venice restaurant.
Olive & Rose

Read about the dual-concept opening in Long Beach.
A Tí

Read about the Echo Park residency from chef Andrew Ponce.
Chez Mia

Read about West Hollywood’s new French restaurant.
Sogno Toscano

Read about the new Sogno Toscano at the Grove.
Sam's Place

Read about the secretive new spot in Highland Park.
Good Alley

Read about the Kaifeng-style dumpling specialist in Rosemead.
Edgemar

Read about the globally inspired restaurant in Santa Monica.
Izakaya Dongame

Read about the new Echo Park izakaya.
Indigo Cow

Read about the Japanese-inspired soft-serve shop in Echo Park.
Azay

Read about the legacy of chef Akira Hirose as well as the influence of Japanese-French chefs in Los Angeles.
LaSorted's

Read about the Dodgers-themed pizzeria in Chinatown.
Rokusho

Read about the palatial pair of Japanese concepts.
Luv2Eat Express

Read about the casual new Thai restaurant in Hollywood.
Sonoratown

Read about the Long Beach location of Sonoratown.
Zoku

Read about the kushiyaki-focused restaurant in Redondo Beach.
Tacos el Más Cabron

Read about the new location of Tacos el Más Cabron.