LA Food Scene: Rory’s, Calic Bagel & More!

Discover LA's unique food spots: Rory's versatile dining, Calic Bagel's unique flavors in Koreatown, Blossom Vietnamese, and North Hollywood's perfect people-watching spot. Best weekend recommendations!

Rory’s Location is the type of dining establishment where you desire to be a routine. Rory’s Area can be whatever you need it to be, whether it be a very easy stop for caviar and bubbles, a special celebration dining establishment for birthday dinners that end with a candle in an inside story of sorbet, or a spot for a solo dinner of broiled oysters and miso butter– covered Japanese sweet potato.– Rebecca Roland, replacement editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest

Calic Bagel’s Unique Flavors

I don’t understand just how individuals can whine concerning the bagel circumstance in Los Angeles when we have something as distinct– and without a doubt scrumptious– as Calic Bagel in Koreatown. For the initial Calic bagel, image a gently sweet and soft dough packed with mountains of lotion cheese packed with garlic. The bagels at Calic show up steaming hot and tearing right into them discloses a downy crumb. For a bagel that feels closer to a baked potato, attempt the bacon and scallion bagel. The store likewise slings versions inspired by pepperoni pizza and elote, as well as bagel sandwiches and basic bagels with schmear.

I do not know how individuals can whine concerning the bagel scenario in Los Angeles when we have something as one-of-a-kind– and without a doubt scrumptious– as Calic Bagel in Koreatown. For a bagel that really feels closer to a baked potato, try the bacon and scallion bagel. The shop additionally slings variations influenced by pepperoni pizza and elote, as well as bagel sandwiches and conventional bagels with schmear.

Blossom Vietnamese Experience

I can’t obtain sufficient of Blossom Vietnamese and its next door Bloom and Buddies coffee shop; the pair create an excellent Westside weekend hang when you don’t feel like doing anything over the top. I’ve discussed the coffee shop experience, as well, but my current see to its sis restaurant deserves attention. During this last getaway, I devoured Blossom’s phở gà to reduce a cool I couldn’t drink. There’s something concerning this bit of a restaurant on a soft grey day– low-key light pours through the front windows offering a filmic glow as you absorb a big, steaming bowl of heavily fragrant phở. Go hard on the apparatus and siphon on your own back to health and wellness while low (good) music hums behind you. Those going to Blossom for supper will be delighted by the deep red wine list, too. 2821 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405.– Nicole Fellah, Eater content supervisor

At its North Hollywood store, there’s a continuous stream of customers acquiring drinks, lighters, or something to consume with a few little tables outside. It’s an ideal people seeing area on Magnolia Boulevard, so order something, and settle in for some time.– Mona Holmes, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest

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