Madeleine's Restaurant & Wine Bistro
1030 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA
Promoting democracy, one glass at a time...
- February 9, 2010 7:30 p.m.
- February 16, 2010 7:30 p.m.
7205 W. Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA
323-850-1727
Housed in a brick building with a striped awning, Jones is both laid back and sceney at once. Dark and candlelit, the bar side has an underground feel; for more light, check out the café side to the right of the bar.
5907 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
323-466-7958
A note to indignant non-vegans: Don't be shocked if the soy chicken nuggets or the pad thai tofu doesn't taste like meat. That's because it's, well, not. But for those willing to risk a little flavor for health and dive into the wide variety of 100% vegan dishes (without dairy, whey or casein),...
1155 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA
323-871-2666
American staples like meatloaf, roasted chicken, spaghetti and Caesar salad, (mostly) made from organic, locally farmed produce and meat.
3390 E. Imperial Hwy, Lynwood, Ca
310-637-1191
With all the competition for the best burger in town, the fact that Bobo's has survived so long is proof that they're doing something right. Feel free to make your own burger by choosing only the toppings you want or you can order off their specialty burger menu for something different. Not very...
9250 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, CA
818-772-2203
This cozy, family-owned caf is a huge hit for breakfast-you might have to fight your way in to get a table for brunch on Sundays, but the funnel cake-encrusted French toast is worth the battle. Mediterranean dinner entrees-lamb shanks and calamari steak-are also popular.
128 Old Topanga Canyon Rd, Topanga, CA
310 455 1311
This beautiful and romantic Topanga Canyon restaurant promises to serve organic fruits and vegetables, free-range chicken, hormone-free meat and local wines.
2064 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA
323-667-1357
Romantic (and inexpensive) organic cafe.
1323 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA
310-395-3314
Though it's owned by a large restaurant group, Santa Monica locals are excited to have something new on Montana Avenue, which has been previously lacking in sit-down, full-service restaurants. The food is decent quality, and includes items like burgers and sandwiches, salads, and entrees such as...
8782 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA
310-854-0710
This Sunset Strip bar attracts people in search of watching the game, grabbing a burger, or having a rollicking girls night out. The large menu impresses as much as the generous pours from the tap.