Published April 7, 2025: My “deep cuts” Guide to Los Angeles dives into 5 (amazing & under-the-radar) affordable restaurants + 4 fine dining restaurants changing LA’s dining scene + 1 medium-range restaurant + 3 cocktail bars + 1 hotel + LA music and more:
https://virginiamiller.substack.com/p/los-angeles-gifts-to-the-world
Reviewed in this guide:
—West LA’s Grand (But Hip) Dame: Melisse, Santa Monica
—From 2 Michelin Spanish Chef, Somni is Reborn, West Hollywood
—World’s 50 Best Modern Taiwanese Game-Changer: Kato, DTLA
—Live-Fire Cooking Like No Other: Meteora, Hollywood/Hancock Park
—Rare Modern Levantine food with Syrian-Italian Flair: Carmel, Fairfax
—Top Mexican Seafood Anywhere: Holbox, DTLA
—Hip Haven for Pan-Style Pizza & Desserts: Quarter Sheets Pizza, Echo Park
—Chinese Dumpling Perfection: Luyu Dumplings, City of Industr
—Orange County Sushi Gem: Taira Sushi & Sake, Garden Grove
—Japanese/Taiwanese Brunch: Ryla, Hermosa Beach
—Retro Neighborhood Gem: Baby Gee, Long Beach
—Culinary Cocktails from Lauded Bar Vet: Redbird, DTLA
—Agave Heaven: Mirate, Los Feliz
Musicians/Songs
Poets/Poems
Downtown LA Proper hotel
Charity