Angelini Osteria- Thomas Keller, Walter Manzke, Micah Wexler, Wolfgang Puck Recommended dishes: Pasta of the day, strozzapreti with sausage and tomato sauce, spaghetti bottarga, artichokes in casseruola, branzino roasted in sea salt
Angler - David Chang, Josef Centeno, Jon Yao, Mei Lin, Kevin Meehan, Max Boonthanakit
Animal - Diego Hernandez My thoughts: I've been 3 times including for ramen night and I'm not a fan of anything they serve at Animal. The service isn't great either.
Badmaash- Neil Fraser Recommended dishes: Butter Chicken, Chana Masala and Masala Fries
Bay Cities- Ted Hopson Recommended dish: Eggplant parm sandwich
Bestia- Jeremy Fox, Margarita Fores, Diego Hernandez, Curtis Stone Recommended dish: Clams and mussels nduja broth, spaghetti rustichella, pici al sugo d'agnello
Brent's Deli - Antonia Lofaso Recommended dishes: Matzo ball soup, corned beef on rye, homemade pickles, coleslaw and steak fries
Connie & Ted's - Jeremy Fox Recommended dish: Chowders My thoughts: The owner, Donato Poto, told me to get the lobster roll. This is all I eat here. They also make a great hamburger.
Dan Sung Sa - Suzanne Goin, Joshua Whigham Recommended dishes: Steamed pork belly with oyster kimchee, seafood pancake and pork belly with kimchi
Dan Tana - Micah Wexler Recommended dish: Chicken Tana
La Española Meats - Michael Fiorelli Recommended dish: Saturday paella
La Estrella - Ted Hopson Recommended dish: Carnitas tacos
Felix Trattoria- Kris Yenbamroong, Margarita Fores, Ryan DeNicola Recommended dish: Trofie al pesto, ragu bolognese, sfinicione, fiori di zucca, tiramisu
Jar - Nancy Silverton Recommended dish: Chopped sirloin
Jitlada - Diego Hernandez, Ted Hopson My thoughts: I have tried their recommended dishes and this is definitely a restaurant for those seeking spicy Thai food. I'm not too much of a fan, but many have told me this is the best Thai in Los Angeles.
Jon & Vinny's - David Chang, Kris Yenbamroong, Margarita Fores Recommended dish: Spicy fusilli, vodka, basil, parmesan, pizza
Kang Kang Food Court - Josef Centeno, David Chang Recommended dish: Sheng jian bao
Leo's Taco Truck - Jordan Kahn Recommended dish: Al pastor taco My thoughts: I did a back-to-back tasting of Leo's Taco vs. Tacos Tamix and Tamix is much better at al pastor tacos.
Marugame Monzo - Jeremy Fox Recommended dish: Miso carbonara udon
Matsuhisa- Wolfgang Puck, Sally Camacho, Jon Shook, Joachim Splichal, Thomas Keller, Joseph Elevado Recommended dishes: Tiradito, toro tartare with caviar, omakase, white fish, jumbo clam kushiaki, black cod
McDonald's - Chef Ted Hopson revealed to me that this is where many chefs eat. I also discovered the top chefs in the Philippines also love McDonald's!
Night + Market - Rosio Sanchez, Jordan Kahn, Ray Garcia, Josef Centeno
OB Bear- David Chang, Giselle Wellman Recommended dishes: Spicy chicken wings, leek pancakes
Osawa- Spencer Bazaire Recommended dish: Charred black cod
Osteria Mozza- Steve Samson, Michael Voltaggio, Suzanna Tracht, Ivan Marquez Recommended dishes: Piccolo budino di cioccolato, Ribollita 'Da Delfina', Agnolotti burro e salvia, squid ink chitarra freddi, torta della nonna
Ruen Pair - Vinny Dotolo, Ted Hopson Recommended dish: Fried egg and salty turnip, pork jerky My thoughts: I don't like to eat here because the service has been consistently bad.
Sapp Coffee Shop- Anthony Bourdain My thoughts: I visit often for their jade noodles, boat noodle soup, and iced coffee. The service is consistently friendly and attentive.
Shibumi- David Chang Comments: I'm more nitpicky at restaurants than my sister and she was impressed by Shibumi. She said it was "expensive" for what she tasted.
Soowon Galbi - Andy Ricker My thoughts: I will never return because our table was ignored and preference was given to Koreans who arrived later at this restaurant.
Sqirl - Jeremy Fox Recommended dishes: Long cooked chicken and rice porridge
Sri Siam - Jessica Koslow, Shawn Pham Recommended dishes: crispy rice salad My thoughts: I am regular for the crispy rice salad and consistent friendly service. I also get the curry dumplings, spicy pork ribs, and khao soi.
Standing Room - Eddie Ruiz Recommended dishes: The Napolean, sweet potato fries, pan-roasted edamame My thoughts: I've been twice and not too much of a fan of their burgers. They have too much going on in it. I like my burgers simple.
Stella Barra - Michael Votaggio, Walynn Lucas Recommended dishes: Avocado pizza, shaved mushroom pizza