There are innumerable reasons for dinner and drink in the valley. After launching the region for months, the food team launched guides with 65 of our favorite places to eat and 24 of the best bars and coffee shops, in addition to a focus on the Delicatessen store in a neighborhood that fed generations of Italian residents and a sushi chef turned into a star of social networks that attracts fans around the world. We even ask some local celebrities and chefs to intervene with their favorites.
But there is still much more to discover.
Our favorite places to eat and drink in 818. From high -end sushi to hamburger huts, tiki bars, immersions and more.
To deepen even more in the valley, we ask the Times subscribers to share their unconditional. Some of their options overlap with ours: Long -term Casa Vega, cozy Bar Augustine Wine, specialist in Sri Lanka, Apey Kade, but also named more than a few prominent that we cannot expect to try. Here are your choices:
“It's time for you to cover food in the valley,” he writes Joe Hassanwhose favorite places include Deli de Cavaretta In Woodland Hills, Barone In Sherman Oaks and Carnival In Sherman Oaks. “I have memories of the subs of Cavaretta and Barone's pizza since he was a small child in the 60s,” says Hassan, and adds that “Carnival Hummus is the best.”
Subscriber Times Danielle L.The favorite bakeries are in the San Fernando Valley, including House roots bakery In chatsworth, Accommodation bread In Woodland Hills and The principle In the town of Westlake.
“Casa Vega It is for the entertainment industry, The fire It's for people, “he writes Alex Mokover. Calls it “an institution for half a century of families that are going to [Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center]. “
Mokover says that “some of the best birrias in the city” can be found in Birrieria San Marcos and? Buenos Aires market It is “the center of the Argentine community.” He recommends Coffee aroma as “the perfect first date.”
As for regional hidden gems, Mokover says that “he has been going to Pa kua In Laurel Canyon for 15 years for martial arts and Chinese arch, and the competitor Central Asian food trucks In Jon's on Laurel Canyon and Magnolia they are the perfect place to replace. ”
Matt Larsen Lists, “The adjusted, OG Smash Burger, Ozzy Apizza and Residual rights“As their favorite places to eat and drink in the valley.
Jeremy ZiskindThe favorite places of the Valley overlap with the food team list, including Salsa and beer #1 In the Balboa Lake, Lum ka naad In Encino, APY KADE RESTAURANT in Tarzana and Borekas Sephardic Cakes In Woodland Hills.
Ziskind also lists Hummus bar and grill In Tarzana, Black Heart Coffee Company In the Balboa Lake and Low subs Market and Deli In Northridge, as well as Deli and Baklava de Tarzana factory as its hidden gem.
Larry Cohen recommends Arias Machane Yehuda For “Unique Middle East food in Tarzana” and names Mexican Papi Grill House In Canoaga Park as his favorite favorite place.
“Dad meat AND Seafood [has] Pastrami to rival Brent, “he writes Elliott Weberthat also recommends Humble bird, Black Market Liquor, The Ramadita For a “drowned murderous cake”, Loootian restaurant Kop Jai Laiand 786 degreesthat he calls “overlooked criminally.”
Weber names Carriage without horses As his favorite place little known in the Valley, describing him as a “great greasy spoon hidden in a car dealership.”
“Shik do Rak in Northridge; Daglas Drive-In in Winnetka; Yunomi Handrol in Lake Toluca; He King Sea AMD Miss Raices in Reeda; and San Carlos Deli In Chatsworth, “are some of Julio AvilaThe favorites.
If you are looking for a place to drink in the valley, subscriber Maria Sklar Recommend the happy time in Odysseythat she says she has a “great view”, as well as Norwood Bar and Loungethat she describes as “old school” and says that the “back room is very great.” Sklar's favorite hidden jewel is the Green cabin In Encino.
“Low subs Market & Deli [is the] The best food I've had in Los Angeles in years [and the] Sri Lanka's best food I've had … With your warm and friendly staff, I can't wait to return! ” – Bradley Novicoff
Subscriber Curtnay Stallings'The favorite valley hangs the overlap with the food team guide, including The smoke house in Burbank and Idle hour and Sandwiches Hy Mart In North Hollywood, more Don Cuco's In Burbank, the Front patio In Studio City and LE DE GALLO French In bubank.
“I love old school places, such as The smoke house“, Writes Debra Blanchard Knight. “His happy time is the bomb, and we love the waiters. Poquito mass It is our Fast Style Mexican Place: We like Burbank's best. We like it Agustín wines bar and Mirabelle wines bar For a good night drink. For a fast and delicious Vietnamese lunch, we headed to Fewwhich is a small place in a shopping center in Ventura Boulevard in Studio City. They have very large small snacks, pho and sandwiches [and] Never disappoint.
“Laurel tavernAlso in Ventura in Studio City, he has a great happy time and a fun patio to hang out with friends. We often see celebrities there, and it is such an informal atmosphere that we all only chat and we are encouraged without drama or selfies! For brunch we like Vivian'sAlso in Ventura in Studio City. They have incredible breakfast options and good coffee. The parking lot can be difficult, but it is worth the effort with security. “
As for hidden gems, Knight writes that, “however, I love, love, love The new agreement In bubank. The food is incredible, and the owner and the staff are very warm and welcoming. It is a small cozy place that serves an interesting menu, which includes some pleasant vegetarian options, and has a good wine list. We sat in the small bar to eat, drink wine, chat with staff and watch TCM movies on television. Fabulous for an appointment night too! The owner of this restaurant also has my favorite cafeteria, which is a few doors below, Romoning the bean. It has a very Parisian atmosphere, and it is a good place to land when you are in Magnolia Boulevard making some old purchases. Both points have a great atmosphere with good food and drinks, and [are] It is often overlooked. “
“Joselito The original location in Sunland-Tujunga is the best Mexican food OG in Los Angeles, “he says JC Wendel. It also recommends Toriyen SushiWhat he says is the “best and cooler tuna from Los Angeles”
Subscriber Bettie Blumer It has a long list of favorites of the valley that includes Delicatessen of the country in Chatsworth; Tacos house with “late hours” and “always good fresh food” in Canoaga Park; Daglas in Winnetka for its hamburgers and fried potatoes; Johnny Pacific in Winnetka for what she calls the “best empanadas”; and Follow your heart in the market and coffee For excellent vegetarian food in Canoaga Park.
Matthew McLean Write that The Big Burrito In Canoaga Park serves “the best burrito of Al Pastor I've had.”
Cheryl Leff recommends, “Macleod Brewery For a casual night where we can bring our own food. We often bring delicious cake sandwiches CEMITAS DON ADRIAN Around the corner. “
Leff's favorite hidden jewel is “Didar cuisineA new addition to the many excellent restaurants in the Middle East along Ventura Boulevard [with] Large portions of Persian food [and] friendly service. There are seats for maybe 10 or 12 inside, but they do a large carrier business. On our first visit, I met a Persian friend who had not seen in years. She told me to order Didar Takeout at least weekly, and described it as the best Persian food in the valley. “
