Steve Dolinsky

Tartine Bakery

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:22:33 +0000

My favorite bakery in the country. No matter what my schedule is like in San Francisco, I always make an attempt to swing by at some point during my visit. Standing in line is a study in temptation and willpower. Everything looks (and tastes) incredible. I particularly love their seasonal fruit bread pudding (pictured) with an artistically presented latte.

avec

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:04:29 +0000

One of my favorite places to eat in Chicago. Refined rusticity, with an eye toward the Mediterranean. Craveable dishes complemented by an ambitious wine list.

Lotus of Siam

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:47:27 +0000

One of the best restaurants off of The Strip, and a must-visit for Thai food lovers. Without question, the best wine list ever to appear in a strip mall.

Gjelina

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:52:37 +0000

The romantic Venice eatery is open 9 a.m. til midnight, and worth repeat visits for superb Italian food at every meal of the day. If you can, beg and plead to get a table outside.

Lucques

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:31:07 +0000

Suzanne Goin is the driving force behind L.A.’s Mediterranean hotspot; the restaurant boasts a warm interior and a stunning wine collection and a menu devoted almost exclusively to local, seasonal produce.

Lukshon

admin — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:42:15 +0000

Sang Yoon overhauled Father’s Office in Santa Monica, bringing in serious food, wine and beer. He expanded the Office to Culver City, where he also has a beautiful pan-Asian restaurant, Lukshon. Yes, it’s Yiddish for “noodles” and there are plenty here – all handmade – along with some delicious new spins on familiar dishes (including matzo ball soup!)