WHY Diverse Ethiopian flavors elevated for a white-tablecloth world. WHAT Proprietor Genet Agonafer’s restaurant is the only one of its kind in Little Ethiopia, a serious, almost formal place unlike its more casual neighbors. But Meals by Genet isn’t stiff—it’s homey and warm and alive with spice. The menu is succinct, consisting of a half-dozen [...]
WHY Noodle dishes are the stars—standouts includepad see euw (drunken noodles) and boat soup noodles, and they’re served every night until 4 a.m. WHAT This venerable spot offers a late-night Thai fix that’s hard to beat, despite the bare-bones atmosphere and crowded parking lot. Good food at a great price, and it tastes even better [...]
Summer. It’s not for clock-watching. There are certain events, however, for which calendar watching is a must. Anniversaries. Birthdays. Biennials. Revolutions. Especially when sunscreen, musical legends, cancan, and cuteness are involved. Go on, Go Go’ers. Circle some days in red. Live All Nine Lives Venice Beach. You’ve ogled bodybuilders, bladed in a bathing suit, [...]
If the Bon Appetit Grub Crawl is on your foodie radar, you’ve undoubtedly cleared your calendar and rounded up like-minded compadres. The rest of you might want to seriously reconsider your weekend plans: the customizable Grub (and Pub!) Crawl, which is co-sponsored by Belvedere Vodka, offers an impressive line-up of stops including a number of just-for-the-crawl options. [...]
The fireworks were good. The Independence Day BBQ great. Your signature, patriotic, red-white-and-blue cocktails? Spectacular. Now that you’ve got your fun momentum going, you can hit the weekend running. Hey, one more patriotic cocktail and you’ll REALLY hit your stride. Bad to the Bone It’s a tale as old as time. Noble doc fights evil [...]
WHY For an all-fruit smoothie with a side of Hollyweird. WHAT At this tiny, family-run juice joint, a hand-painted menu covers one wall, bananas hang everywhere, and the place smells fresh and fruity. The cantaloupe smoothie is surprisingly great, but the Pink Cloud (strawberry, banana, milk, and honey) is a sure bet. Stick around with [...]
WHY Because there’s no better dive in Hollywood for ramen and chicken teriyaki. WHAT This low-key secret is seldom packed but always tasty. The old Japanese couple who run the place take breaks from knitting and paperwork to bring you steaming bowls of ramen mixed with anything from fried chicken to raw egg. Choose from [...]
WHY Vast bowls of delicate noodles crowned with flowering basil tops and mint; char-grilled meats arranged over hillocks of raw greens; shrimp rolled around sugarcane sticks; sweet-tart jackfruit salad with pickled lotus roots; and more such crowd-pleasing dishes. WHAT Vietnamese cafés are hip and happening—the light, intensely colorful, vividly flavorful food perfectly suits the L.A. [...]
WHY Don’t miss the papaya salad and authentic dishes like shredded fish salad, fried rice with Chinese sausage and stir-fried morning glories. WHAT The homey, reasonably priced restaurant is cash only with no liquor, but it’s worth it for excellent, cheap Thai dishes, which are served until 4 a.m. WHO Locals and, in the midnight [...]
Here’s the thing about fun. Some weekends, there are obvious contenders. Some weekends, there are wish-you-could-include-them runner ups. And sometimes, making a second you is the only option for hitting up the best the weekend has to offer. Let the Clones of Fun begin. Release Yourself You consider yourself a bit of a mover and [...]
