
The best places to eat and drink in L.A. this month, according to our food writers
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School is back in session and there’s a natural tendency to lean into the fall season. But Angelenos know that this is when the summer heat truly descends. Luckily, there is no shortage of shaded and air-conditioned destinations across our sprawling city, and the dwindling evening light makes dusky activities like rooftop dining and sunset hiking sound appealing.
Our local restaurant scene is only adding to the heat with a spate of fresh openings, including experimental Salvadoran pupusas in West Hollywood, lakeside Scandinavian toasts in Echo Park and mouth-numbing Sichuan specialties in Highland Park.
The only remedy for this kind of lasting heat is the cool air of a dim bar with ice-cold cocktails or a memorable meal at one of L.A.’s newly revealed restaurants. Here are the most exciting openings and worthy stalwarts to put on your dining agenda this month:
Bar Sinizki

Read about the Eastern European-inspired bar in Atwater Village.
Belle's Bagels, Delicatessen and Bar

Read about the new deli and bar in Highland Park.
Bombay Frankie Company

Read about columnist Jenn Harris’ food crawl with actor Avantika.
Bridgetown Roti

Read about Bridgetown Roti’s new restaurant space.
Camelia

Read about the new restaurant from the owners behind Tsubaki and Ototo.
Carnal

Read about the first bricks-and-mortar space for Simón chef Francisco Olivar.
Ggiata

Read about the new Ggiata location.
Holy Basil

Read Bill Addison’s review of Holy Basil.
Khởi Hưng Restaurant

Read about columnist Jenn Harris’ Westminster food hall crawl.
Locol

Read about the reopening of Locol.
Mala Class

Read about the new Sichuan restaurant in Highland Park.
Mama's Boy

Read about the red-sauce joint at Winston House.
Mama Hieu's

Read about the Vietnamese butter garlic wings.
Norikaya

Read about Akira Back’s latest L.A. opening.
Piknik

Read about the new restaurant at Echo Park Lake.
Quan Nhii

Read about where to go on a Westminster food tour.
Sonoratown Cantina

Read about the Sonoratown cantina.
Taquería Frontera

Read about the Tijuana-style taquería in Cypress Park.
Tartine

Read about the new Tartine location.
Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr.

Read about the expansion of a popular tempura shop.
Valerie Confections

Read about this landmark anniversary for Valerie Confections.
Walking Spanish

Read about the permanent Central American pop-up at Las Perlas.
Wax on Hi-Fi

Read about the Japanese-inspired listening bar in downtown.
Danny Boy's

Read about the second location of Danny Boy’s.