If you are looking for a shrine to all things meat, look no further than Chad Colby’s Chi Spacca. The Bistecca alla Fiorentina is the Tuscan ideal of the dish. The charcuterie is on point. And the bone marrow pie is not for the faint of heart. Restraint is not necessary here.

Ever-imitated yet never duplicated, this Abbot Kinney destination is the OG for market-driven small plates. Don’t get overwhelmed by the menu. Aim for one of the pizzas, any of the vegetables and the rightfully hyped butterscotch pot de creme. But be prepared to wait. It is always packed.

Guisados is quickly becoming a taco empire and rightfully so. Their fresh tortillas are outstanding and their certain breed of braises and stews have built a following. Our recommendation is to hit up the new location in WeHo. The reason? Liquor license approved.

This Silver Lake spot is everything you want a Thai restaurant to be. No frills, convivial atmosphere, big plates, and a whole lot of spice. Bring a bevy of your bravest friends; crack open some cold tall boys; order some catfish larb, any curry, and the crispy rice salad for the perfect evening.

If you’re in the mood for French classics, there is no better spot in town to indulge in escargot, omelets, and steak-frites than Petit Trois. Brought to life by Ludo Lefebvre, Jon Shook, and Vinny Dotolo, this Parisian-style bistro only has just 21 seats and doesn’t accept reservations. But the unpretentious cooking — that lives up to the hype — is well worth the wait.

When jam-maker Jessica Koslow opened Sqirl on the East Side, it was a revelation. She gave the area a seasonal kitchen that is perfect for a healthy (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) breakfast or lunch. But it isn’t just good for you food, it is dang delicious. You can’t go wrong with any of the rice bowls. And, of course, toast with jam.

An offshoot of Superba Snack bar, Superba Food & Bread was built to be something more than a restaurant: it was built to be a community. With an all day menu, open kitchen, and sprawling restaurant design, you can see how it becomes more than just a place to grab a bite. Stop in for a delicious brunch — try the toasts — and chances are you will spend half your day hanging out here.

Casey Lane runs the kitchen at this Venice mainstay. While the menu is updated daily based on what’s at the market, you really can’t go wrong with any of the handmade pastas that are available that day. Tasting Kitchen is one of the places you know you will have a great meal with no fuss.