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Your guide to eating well in Los Angeles

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Skip the Entrée: Confessions of an Appetizer-First Diner in Los Angeles
Opinion

Skip the Entrée: Confessions of an Appetizer-First Diner in Los Angeles

After a month of eating nothing but starters at five of LA's most beloved small-plate spots, I've reached a verdict: the appetizer section is where this city's real cooking lives. Here's my case — and the five restaurants that prove it.

From Highland Park to the Water's Edge: LA's Hottest New Tables, Mapped by Neighborhood
New Openings

From Highland Park to the Water's Edge: LA's Hottest New Tables, Mapped by Neighborhood

The city's dining scene never sits still, and this season's crop of openings proves it. We ate across 12 new restaurants from Highland Park to Santa Monica and broke down exactly what to order — and how to actually get a reservation.