
The Best Brunch in Culver City: 11 Spots Worth Waking Up For Brunch is basically my favorite sport, and Culver City has quietly become one of LA’s best neighborhoods to play it. Whether you’re in the mood for flaky French pastries, a chef-worthy breakfast, an old-school diner feast, or a patio where the mimosas flow…

By Karen Lepp Originally published in 2019. Updated July 2026 with the latest menu, cocktails, and dining experience. If I owned a supper club, it would be The Nice Guy. You don’t walk in—you slip behind velvet drapes like you’re entering a speakeasy for the very cool, very hungry, and very camera-shy. (Seriously, no photos…

Los Angeles isn’t exactly hurting for Mexican restaurants. Around here, opening another taco spot is a little like opening another Pilates studio—there’s already one on every corner. So when Diablos Tacos opened on Lincoln Boulevard in Marina del Rey, practically in my own backyard, I had to see what all the buzz was about. Was…

Neighborly has quickly become one of Brentwood’s hottest new restaurants, with lines out the door from lunch through dinner. Here’s our honest review, what to order, and whether it’s worth the wait. Location: Brentwood, Los AngelesPrice Range: $15–25Best For: Casual meals, chicken lovers, quick bitesParking: Varies by locationMust Order: Better Tender Box Set, Gaby’s Chicken…

Only in LA One came from a grocery store. One came from a gas station. One reminded me of my nana. After eating my way across Los Angeles, these are the cookies I’d happily spend my calories on. By Karen Lepp Everyone in Los Angeles has an opinion about the best chocolate chip cookie. Not…

Some days just suck. Today was one of those days. By noon, we had already packed about three days’ worth of aggravation into a single morning. It was one of those “Are you kidding me?” kind of days where everything that could go sideways did. If you’ve lived in LA long enough, you know the…

I spent nearly $300 eating Los Angeles’ most expensive sandwiches so you don’t have to. Los Angeles is a lot of things. Affordable isn’t one of them. There was a time when grabbing a sandwich meant you were trying to save money. You’d stop at a neighborhood deli, hand over ten bucks, and still have…

Gino’s East – A Deep Dish of Disappointment 📍 Location: Gino’s East💰 Price: $$$ ($25-$40 per person depending on how much emotional damage you’re willing to pay for)👥 Party Size: 4 Adults📅 Reservation: Yes⭐ Overall Rating: 1.5/5 Stars 🤔 Why We Went We’ve eaten at Gino’s East before and had a great experience, so naturally…

🍣 K’s Bistro by Kanpai Review: The Sushi Spot We Keep Coming Back To (And It’s Not Just for the Fish) Los Angeles has a lot of sushi restaurants. Like…a lot. Some are impossible to get into. Some are wildly overpriced. Some make you wonder if you’re paying for the fish or the interior designer.…

Let’s Find Out: What happens when French Toast and a bagel get married? They move to Mar Vista, have a beautiful carb-filled ceremony, and produce an offspring known as the French Toast Bagel at New York Bagel Deli. I recently stopped by New York Bagel Deli (NYBD) to meet this culinary love child for myself.…