The Official Los Angeles Shopping + Dining Thread

[brooks23]

Hi guys,

I'm looking to get a friend in LA a Christmas present. Thinking about a $150 gift certificate to a restaurant, ideally something near Silverlake or Monterey Park (witihin 30 min drive, anyway)

Unfortunately, I don't know the area well and was wondering if anyone had a recommendation? From Googling around, I saw some recommendations for Bestia, but don't know if that's a good or bad option.

FWIW, the couple has kids. Might be good to get a place that's kid friendly, but I assume if the spot is good enough, they can also just get a babysitter.

Any suggestions?

(cc'ing @foodguy since he knows this topic well)

I'm late to the party, but try Alimento or Cliff's Edge in Silverlake. Night + Market Song is also great. Probably one of the more popular spots in LA recently.

 

[Spencer]

Agree with Alimento. Excellent spot, very low key, but they do everything so well. Best Fried Chicken sandwich ever by the way.

 

[jet]

Thanks for the tip love me a good fried chicken sandwich.

 

[jlchau]

http://la.eater.com/maps/best-fried-chicken-sandwiches-los-angeles-map-guide

I've only had Plan Check and Son of a Gun. Been meaning to try Free Range LA since the truck is always near me.

 

[Spencer]



http://la.eater.com/maps/best-fried-chicken-sandwiches-los-angeles-map-guide

I've only had Plan Check and Son of a Gun.  Been meaning to try Free Range LA since the truck is always near me.

BOOM! Alimento #1. They call it a Chicken Milanese Sandwich, don't really get the Italian spin on it but it is so ******* good. Been there twice, each time we have ordered two of them.

Desserts at Alimento are ehhhh, nothing special. Go across the street to Milk for some bomb dessert.

 

[jet]

I've had sog a few times love it. Second place is bandera in newport, not sure if brentwood has it but it's pretty damn good. Only problem is it's sort of on a roll and they cut it into 3 pieces. Also it has cheese which I don't generally prefer on fried chicken but it somehow works. The sog is better though and when I have the alimento I will report back, can't wait. Free range I heard is mostly looks and lacks some flavor.

 

[brooks23]

Bird N Hand on Fairfax was so f'ing good. One of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had (even coming GA where we eat fried chicken 3 meals a day). I'm pissed they closed, although it was kind of hard to ever find them open even before they closed. I was talking to the lady that ran it one time though, and got the feeling their main focus was catering down the street at CBS and the restaurant was more of a side gig.

 

[justridiculous]

I had the Grilled Chicken 'N Brie sandwich at Joe's Cafe in Granada Hills, and it was amazing. An added bonus is that they serve Intelligentsia Coffee. Great little place:

http://www.joescafegh.com/index.html

 

[lawyerdad]



I had the Grilled Chicken 'N Brie sandwich at Joe's Cafe in Granada Hills, and it was amazing. An added bonus is that they serve Intelligentsia Coffee. Great little place:

http://www.joescafegh.com/index.html

Good intel, but I trust you're not under the impression that a grilled chicken sandwich has anything to do with a fried chicken sammie.

 

[justridiculous]

Good intel, but I trust you're not under the impression that a grilled chicken sandwich has anything to do with a fried chicken sammie.

No sir, I wouldn't dare make that mistake.

 

[avera]

Are there other shops in LA along similar lines to RRL, Tradesman, Self Edge, and Mr. Freedom? Are there any shops that carry The Real McCoy stuff? Or Velva Sheen?

 

[jet]

Fried chicken sammich at plan check is pretty good, the ham on it is ******* excellent.

 

[JL77]



Are there other shops in LA along similar lines to RRL, Tradesman, Self Edge, and Mr. Freedom? Are there any shops that carry The Real McCoy stuff? Or Velva Sheen?

I don't think anyone carries Real McCoy's in LA though I've heard rumblings of them thinking about an LA flagship. Steven Alan has Velva Sheen.

 

[djblisk]

Was finally able to transfer back to LA. Office is in Westwood. Jeezus, a 2bedroom around the area is around 2700-3000

 

[lawyerdad]



Was finally able to transfer back to LA. Office is in Westwood. Jeezus, a 2bedroom around the area is around 2700-3000

Counter-intuitively you can probably do better than that in Beverly Hills.