Explore diverse culinary experiences in LA: Zira Uzbek, Benny Child Brewing's unique ciders, Santa Barbara's delights, and Real Charmer's shipwrecked ambiance. A guide to the best eats & drinks.
Logan Jones, the former chef de cuisine at the Lark, started Tamar as a pop-up before transitioning into a permanent daytime operation for flavorful chicken shawarma tucked into warm bread with a lightly dressed cabbage salad.
Take a lap on either side to window-shop or poke into one of its many boutiques; sip cocktails at bars like local legend Roosterfish or the Brig; perch on the patio of schiacciata superstar All’Antico Vinaio; up your kitchen decor game at minimalist homewares shop Goodies; or, if you want to make it feel extra tony, grab an Instagrammable smoothie from the nearby Erewhon.
Located just an hour and 40 minutes from Downtown Los Angeles by car, the city is full of quaint cafes, cocktail dens, tasting rooms, and restaurants serving casual and creative dishes using freshly caught seafood.
