West LA hasn’t always been considered the most vibrant dining neighborhood in the city, but that’s okay. These days Japanese cuisine of all sorts thrives on Sawtelle and longstanding stars in ‘Tehrangeles’ offer some of the best Persian food to say nothing of the area’s Michelin-level feasts, enduring breakfasts, and quality Thai food. Frankly, there’s maybe never been a better time to dine adjacent to the 405. Here now, the 13 essential West LA restaurants from West to East.
Added: Emporium Thai, Javan, John O’Groats, Shamshiri Grill, Sonoritas Prime Tacos, Tacos Tu Madre
Removed: Audrey At The Hammer (closed), Jon & Vinny’s Brentwood, Killer Noodle, Mala Town, Masakazu, Nanbankan, Pizzana Brentwood, Red Rock, Vincenti RistoranteRead More
Los Angeles bagel star Pop’s Bagels has big local expansion plans. The company already ships nationally via Goldbelly, but now owner Zach Liporace tells Eater that there are two new storefronts coming soon as well. Right now Pop’s pushes bagels from a pop-up space at the Platform in Culver City, but Liporace has signed on to a new address nearby at the recently-completed Culver Steps development right in the thick of downtown Culver. The jump to the Steps means more space, an expanded menu (including other baked goods and pastries), outdoor seating, and later hours.
Pop’s has also secured a lease in Brentwood in the former Alfred Tea Room space on San Vicente, with plans to open there in as soon as a month or so. What’s more, Liporace says he’s teamed up with Carolwood Equities (the group from Croft Alley) to potentially expand past these two locations, adding outlets across greater Los Angeles and beyond. For now, expect the Brentwood location by spring, and the Culver Ci