Bill Addison

Restaurant Critic

Bill Addison is a James Beard Award-winning restaurant critic for the Los Angeles Times. Previously he was national critic for Eater, for which he traveled constantly to document every facet of America’s ever-evolving dining culture. He has previously been a food critic for the San Francisco Chronicle and lead restaurant critic at the Dallas Morning News. He grew up in Maryland but is embracing Dungeness crab.

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Two of L.A.’s most exciting pop-ups unite Mexican and Indian flavors at this under-the-radar taqueria

Four life stories, two pop-ups, and regional Mexican and Indian flavors unite deliciously at this new taqueria on 3rd Street in Los Angeles.
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Bar Chelou — where things get ‘weird’ — serves a jolt of eccentricity to Pasadena

Chef Douglas Rankin and pastry chef Raymond Morales from Silver Lake’s now-closed Bar Restaurant have reunited at Bar Chelou next to the Pasadena Playhouse.
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The excellence of Kinn in Koreatown and why it paid off to delay a review

Why you should make a reservation for Kinn in Koreatown. Plus, the story that everyone’s talking about, and Tokyo eating (and drinking!) tips.
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Is this Koreatown upstart the future of fine dining in L.A.?

What does modern Korean cooking taste like in Los Angeles? A chef with a tiny restaurant and concise tasting menu offers a compelling answer.
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14 outstanding places to eat and drink while traveling in Tokyo

Traveling to Tokyo? Critic Bill Addison recommends some favorite places for sushi, tempura, pizza, sake, cocktails, tea and more.
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Everything you ever wanted to know about sushi in L.A.

Meet our great big beautiful guide to everything sushi in L.A., including the best restaurants and markets and our make-at-home tips.
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21 places in L.A. to find the best sushi, omakase, chirashi and more

From 20-course omakase tasting menus to snug sushi bars, here’s where to find the best and freshest sushi in Los Angeles.
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What makes L.A.’s sushi scene so great? I found answers in Tokyo

The current generation of omakase chefs in Los Angeles are returning to the essence of the cuisine. A trip to Tokyo confirms what’s been driving their pursuit for excellence.
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This favorite SGV breakfast spot — it’s where to go for dinner

Yang’s Kitchen serves some of the best breakfast and lunch options in Los Angeles. Critic Bill Addison says dinner might be even better.
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The best cocktails, wine, beer and more to try at the Disneyland Resort

These are the best restaurants and bars that serve cocktails, beer and wine across Disneyland, California Adventure, Downtown Disney and Disneyland hotels.