
The best places to eat and drink in L.A. this month, according to our food writers
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It’s hard to believe that the year is halfway over, but the approaching summer season is truly when L.A. thrives. The city adopts a “School’s out!” attitude with day parties, outdoor markets and evening concerts at our favorite museums. Our always abundant farmers markets runneth over with heirloom stone fruit, corn and pepper varieties, and local restaurants shift their menus to keep time with the seasonal rhythm.
With May Gray extending into June Gloom, you might just want to get out of town. Las Vegas is a tried-and-true road trip for Southern Californians, an easy path for escapism with blinking lights, immersive experiences, day trips, relaxing resort spas and of course, an overflowing food scene. The city has changed tremendously in recent years, with beloved L.A. chefs opening flashy restaurants on the Strip and new neighborhoods emerging as culinary destinations. Keep our updated dining guide handy if you set your sights on Sin City and save room for desserts approved by “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro.
Those who stay in L.A. won’t want for entertainment either, with openings that span a French-themed burger bar in Santa Monica, the return of a treasured Spanish restaurant on Melrose, a Buena Park cafe themed after a lackadaisical Sanrio character and late-night falafel in Koreatown. With the local restaurant industry facing even more volatility than usual, it’s also a good time to reacquaint yourself with old favorites. Here are 25 prime options to put on your dining calendar this month:
All’Antico Vinaio

Read about the second California location of the Florentine sandwich shop.
Bé Ù

Read about the challenges facing L.A. restaurants.
Bub and Grandma’s

Learn how restaurant owners are coping with recent industry setbacks.
Burgette

Read more about the opening of Burgette.
Cali Love Pie

What is car cake? Learn here.
Camel Coffee
Read about the new location of Camel Coffee.
Cobras & Matadors

Read about the reopening of Cobras & Matadors.
Flouring L.A.

Read about car cake.
Fondry

Read about the viral new bakery in Eagle Rock.
Gran Blanco

Read about the reinvented Venice restaurant.
Gudetama Cafe

Read about the opening of the first U.S. location of Gudetama Cafe.
Hato Sushi

Read about Tony Jin’s first restaurant.
Heavy Handed

Read about the Valley’s new smashburger spot.
J&G Fried Chicken
Read about the Taiwanese fried chicken chain’s Hacienda Heights opening.
Kato

Read about Kato’s recognition by World’s 50 Best Restaurants.
Kushiba

Read about David Schlosser’s new Echo Park restaurant.
L&E Oyster Bar

Read about the new California law that’s eliminating hidden fees at restaurants and bars.
Mercado González

Read Addison’s review of Mercado González.
Red Room

Read about the Koreatown restaurant that feels distinctly L.A.
Salam Falafel

Read about the late-night falafel stand in Koreatown.
Sushi Nikkei

Read about the Peruvian sushi restaurant in Long Beach.
Tacos La Carreta

Read about the Sinaloan specialities at Tacos La Carreta.
Taquearte California

Read about some of L.A.’s best chilaquiles.
The Jerk Grill

Read about the Jamaican restaurant in Redlands with an amazing oxtail burger.
Wax Paper

Read about the state of L.A. restaurants.