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WHERE   T O  EA T  AND  DRINK      713

       Where to Eat and Drink

                           MIDTOWN:             Price Guide
       Los Angeles         Pizzeria Mozza   $$  Prices are for a three-course meal
                           Italian       Map D3  for one, a half-bottle of house wine, and
       BEVERLY HILLS: The Bazaar  $$$  641 N Highland Ave, 90036  all extra charges, including tax.
       Spanish       Map C4  Tel (323) 297-0101  $     up to $45
       SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills,    Come here for creative pizzas    $$   $45–$80
       465 S La Cienega Blvd, 90048  served straight from the stone   $$$   over $80
       Tel (310) 246-5567  oven, located within sight of
       Chef José Andrés’s gourmet fare   the diners. The Italian wines    DK Choice
       lures foodies here from all over   on offer are modestly priced.
       the world. Guests have a number    Its sister restaurant Osteria    LA JOLLA:
       of areas to choose from: striking   Mozza is located next door.  George’s at the Cove   $$$
       dining rooms, a breezy                   American
       Mediterranean-style terrace, or a   DK Choice  1250 Prospect St, 92037
       welcoming patisserie.                    Tel (858) 454-4244  Closed lunch
                            SANTA MONICA: Melisse  $$$  This hip restaurant with refined
       DOWNTOWN: Hae Jang Chon   French   Map B4  service has a menu that boasts
       Korean BBQ Restaurant   $  1104 Wilshire Blvd, 90401  cleverly conceived seafood
       Korean        Map E4  Tel (310) 395-0881   dishes made using local ingred-
       3821 W 6th St, 90020  The three-course prix-fixe    ients. An extensive list of wines
       Tel (213) 389-8777   menus at this two-star Michelin   and cocktails comple ments the
       Head to this eatery in the    restaurant highlight fresh,   inventive cuisine. Gorgeous
       city’s bustling Koreatown for   seasonal ingredients and offer   views of the ocean and modern
       authentic fare. Dutiful servers   excellent wine pairings. Start   design make this an indulgent
       explain the traditional menu’s   with the changing amuse-  dining choice.
       various intricacies. Exceptionally   bouche with caviar and move
       popular for celebrations.  on to the black truffle risotto,
                            and end your meal with the   SAN DIEGO: Hodad’s   $
       DOWNTOWN: Philippe    warm chocolate ganache tart.   American
       The Original      $  The vegetarian tasting menu is   5010 Newport Ave, 92107
       Delicatessen   Map E4  also recommended.  Tel (619) 224-4623
       1001 N Alameda St, 90012                This beachside joint has served
       Tel (213) 628-3781                      huge burgers to hungry surfers
       Founded in 1908, this is one            for decades. Hefty patties stacked
       of LA’s oldest restaurants – and        high with fresh toppings are
       the self-proclaimed birthplace    San Diego County  accompanied by a basket of
       of the French dip sandwich –            “frings” – fries and rings.
       Philippe serves beef, lamb, pork,   CORONADO:
       and turkey versions.  1500 Ocean     $$$  SAN DIEGO: Karl Strauss
                           Mediterranean       Brewing Company   $
       HOLLYWOOD: Pink’s    Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange   American
       Famous Hot Dogs   $  Ave, 92118         1157 Columbia St, 92101
       American      Map C3  Tel (619) 522-8490   Closed lunch;    Tel (619) 234-2773
       709 N La Brea Ave, 90038  Sun & Mon     Pub fare and a wide assortment
       Tel (323) 931-4223  The farm-to-table cuisine at the   of hand-crafted beers on tap
       This legendary hot-dog stand is   Hotel Del’s signature beachfront   are available at this downtown
       where Orson Welles once ate    restaurant makes use of coastal   microbrewery. Menu favorites
       18 frankfurters. The classic chili   ingredients. Cocktails incorporate   include meat loaf, burgers,
       dog is a crowd favorite. Specialty   fresh herbs. Extensive wine list.  salads, and wings.
       dogs are named for celebrities.
        DK Choice
        HOLLYWOOD: Musso and
        Frank Grill   $$$
        Steak House   Map C3
        6667 Hollywood Blvd, 90028
        Tel (323) 467-7788   Closed Sun
        & Mon
        Hollywood’s oldest restaurant,
        Musso and Frank never seems
        to go out of style. Featuring
        classic mahogany and leather
        decor, it draws a crowd of both
        tourists and locals, who head
        to the bar for expertly made
        martinis. Old-school favorites
        include chicken pot pie, liver
        and onions, and juicy steaks.
                           Pink’s Famous Hot Dogs, Hollywood
                                    For more information on types of restaurants see pages 28–9

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