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first determine who services your address by entering the area location address and click the "Find" button The Antelope Valley Community Survey: Final Report-Year 4-2023 The Antelope Valley Community Survey: Final Report-Year 3-2021 The Antelope Valley Community Survey: Final Report-Year 2-2020 The Antelope Valley Community Survey: Qualitative Report-2019 The Antelope Valley Community Survey: Final Report-Year 1-2018 DOJ Findings Letter DOJ Findings Letter (Spanish) LASD Response to Findings Letter DOJ Settlement Agreement DOJ Settlement Agreement (Spanish) LASD Response to Settlement Agreement LASD will facilitate quarterly public meetings of the CAC to discuss the Monitor's reports and to receive community feedback about LASD's progress or compliance with the Agreement The CAC's reports and recommendations will be posted on LASD's website LASD will consider and respond to the civilian panel's recommendations in a timely manner Palmdale CAC Annual Report Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 Sheriff’s Department Palmdale Sheriff's Station Response to CAC's 2023 Recommendations -PDF Palmdale CAC Annual Report JAN 1, 2023 - DEC. 31, 2023 Palmdale CAC Annual Report JAN 1, 2022 - DEC. 31, 2022 Lancaster CAC Report July 2021 - June 2022 - PDF Sheriff’s Department Lancaster Sheriff's Station Response to CAC's 4th Annual Report Recommendations -PDF Lancaster CAC Annual report: July 2020 - June 2021 - PDF Sheriff's Department Response to CAC Recommendations - Dec. 29, 2021 Palmdale CAC 4th Annual Report July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 Lancaster CAC report: July 2019 - June 2020 - PDF Sheriff’s Department Response to the Lancaster CAC Report July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 Sheriff’s Department Response to the Palmdale CAC Report July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 Lancaster CAC 3rd Annual Report July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 Palmdale CAC 3rd Annual Report July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 Lancaster CAC 2nd Annual Report Oct 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 Lancaster CAC 1st Public Report - 09/15/2017 Palmdale CAC 2nd Annual Report Oct 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 Palmdale CAC 1st Public Report - 09/15/2017 6 Month Compliance Report (December 2024) 6 Month Compliance Report (June 2024) 6 Month Compliance Report (December 2023) 6 Month Compliance Report (June 2023) 6 Month Compliance Report (Dec. 2022) 6 Month Compliance Report (June 2022) 6 Month Compliance Report (Dec. 2021) 6 Month Compliance Report (June 2021) 6 Month Compliance Report (Dec. 2020) 6 Month Compliance Report (Jan-June. 2020) 6 Month Compliance Report (Dec. 2019) 6 Month Compliance Report (Dec. 2018) 6 Month Compliance Report (June 2018) 6 Month Compliance Report (Dec. 2017) 6 Month Compliance Report (June 2017) 6 Month Compliance Report (Dec. 2016) 6 Month Compliance Report II (June 2016) 6 Month Compliance Report (Dec. 2015) Palmdale Station Community Engagement Report 2024 - PDF Lancaster Station Community Engagement Report 2024 - PDF LASD Community Engagement Efforts October 2024 - PDF Lancaster Station Community Engagement Report 2023 - PDF Palmdale Station Community Engagement Report 2023 - PDF LASD Community Engagement Report 2022 LASD Community Engagement Report 2021 Analysis of LASD Stops in the AV - January - July 2019 AV use of Force Monitoring Team Audit – EFRC 2019 AV Use of Force Monitoring Team Audit Report-October 2018 Monitor's Public Complaint Audit - LASD Response (01-2018) LASD Community Engagement Report 2018 LASD Community Engagement Appendix 2018 LASD Community Engagement Report 2017 LASD Community Engagement Report 2016 LASD Community Engagement Report 2015 The below LASD Policies Have Been Submitted to DOJ & the Federal Monitors for Approval: Lancaster Unit Order: 72 Community Advisory Committee Lancaster Unit Order: 68 Supplemental Patrol Procedures Lancaster Unit Order: 69 Supplemental Supervisory Responsibilities Palmdale Unit Order: 14-05 Supplemental Patrol Procedures Palmdale Unit Order: 14-07 Community Advisory Committee Palmdale Unit Order: 14-06 Supplemental Supervisory Responsibilities Constitutional Policing & Stops Policy (Rev. 05/15/17) Photography, Audio, and Videotaping by the Public and the Press (Rev. 11/06/17) Seizure of Photographic, Video, or Audio Evidence from a Private Citizen or Member of the Press (Rev. 11/06/17) Limited English Proficiency and Language Assistance Plan (Rev. 04/08/18) Housing Authority Non-Criminal Investigations/Inspections (Rev. 03-14-18) Housing Non-Discrimination Policy (02/23/18) Captain Joseph Fender was recently promoted to the rank of captain by Sheriff Robert Luna and assigned to Lancaster Sheriff's Station. In 2009, Captain Fender promoted to the rank of sergeant and was again assigned to Lancaster Station. He then transferred to Altadena Station where he was assigned as a Detective Bureau sergeant and a Federal Task Force supervisor. Captain Fender served subsequent supervisorial assignments as a Narcotics Bureau crew sergeant at Compton and Temple Stations, as an operations sergeant at Crescenta Valley Station, and as the East Patrol Division Headquarters operations sergeant. Captain Fender is a veteran of the United States Navy, as is his wife of over 25 years. They share three sons; two of whom are also veterans of the United States Navy and the Coast Guard. In his free time, Captain Fender enjoys spending time with his family and restoring vintage automobiles. Cathy Park new restaurants and bars keeps us awake at night Here you'll find every new opening from the past three months that caught our eye Those we love will make it onto the Hit List .css-uq9a9y{padding-top:var(--chakra-space-2);-webkit-padding-start:var(--chakra-space-0);padding-inline-start:var(--chakra-space-0);-webkit-padding-end:var(--chakra-space-0);padding-inline-end:var(--chakra-space-0);padding-bottom:var(--chakra-space-4);}.css-1isvkev{font-family:var(--chakra-fonts-standard);font-weight:400;margin:var(--chakra-space-0);padding:var(--chakra-space-0);line-height:1.6;font-style:normal;font-size:15px;}We never accept invites for free meals or opening parties and no one can buy their way onto any of our guides—ever California 90041">.css-56eu0z{width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;line-height:1em;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray100);vertical-align:middle;fill:currentColor;}2128 Colorado Blvd Los Angeles Wallflour started as a pandemic pop-up that required you to slide into their DMs for pizza but now they’ve got an official home in Eagle Rock The house specialty is shareable thin-crust sourdough pies like the Spiceroni (pepperoni hot honey) and So Mush Love (garlic parmesan cream California 91103">1974 Lincoln Ave Pasadena Mediterranean Pasadena Kismet Rotisserie has expanded into Pasadena bringing along its orange-yellow ‘70s lunchroom look and pastel green chairs This location has a lot more seating than others and rotisserie chicken with chili oil and garlic sauce PlayUnmuteJust AddedThe Girl & The Chicken 3917 W Riverside Dr Burbank Burbank PlayUnmuteAprilAsakura 11901 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles Japanese Santa Monica outpost of decorated Tokyo kaiseki spot La Bombance The Santa Monica restaurant seats just 13 guests a night—seven at the counter six at tables—and serves a $200 six-course or $300 eight-course kaiseki meal but you can expect dishes like truffle-topped chawanmushi and sashimi served on plates that wouldn’t be out of place in a Kyoto antique shop California 90006">3121 W Olympic Blvd Los Angeles Korean Koreatown After testing the waters with a pop-up earlier this year Seoul’s crab-focused chain Gebang Sikdang has a permanent spot in Koreatown made here with roe-packed female crabs only or you can go the bibimbap route if you’d rather mash up your crab with rice California 90046">7101 Melrose Ave Los Angeles Donuts Hollywood There’s a new bright pink building on Melrose the Portland-born shop known for chaotic and colorful donuts This is their first LA location that's not in Universal CityWalk complete with spinning display cases featuring 40-odd varieties of donuts others come shaped like ghosts and voodoo dolls Malou Coffee 912 S Barrington Ave Los Angeles Coffee Brentwood A coffee shop with white-washed walls, minimalist decor, and cream-topped drinks—sound familiar? It’s a setup we’ve seen before (*ahem* Maru) The menu has drinks like an orange espresso tonic There’s also a breakfast sandwich and breakfast burrito that you can eat on the patio out front PlayUnmuteKatz's Deli 2713 W Olive Ave Burbank Deli Did you do a double-take? It’s okay, we did too after seeing the name of this new Jewish deli inside a Burbank liquor store, which not-so-coincidentally shares the name of a New York institution Their website states they are “not related to the one in NYC but we do hand carve our hot meats,” which is good enough for us and bagels with lox before the cease-and-desist letter arrives 4410 Sepulveda Blvd Culver City Culver City This yakitori spot in Culver City is built around a central bar so you can sit in front of the grill and watch skewers hit the coals Nearly every part of the chicken can be found here along with other skewers like bacon-wrapped cheese mochi 1816 N Vermont Ave Los Angeles Steaks Los Feliz Alley Steakhouse has taken over the former Atrium space in Los Feliz and it looks like they kept much of what made it a stunning dining room You’ll still find the wood-beamed ceilings the menu here goes wide with lots of appetizers 10250 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles Century City Knotted is one of Seoul’s most famous cream donut shops, and now it’s taken over a corner of the Century City mall (and a good chunk of the mall’s walkway but the pastry case is also filled with other flavors like kaya butter There are also a few croissants and coffee drinks topped with chestnut tiramisu foam or corn cream PlayUnmuteDaisy Margarita Bar 14633 Ventura Blvd Los Angeles Bar Sherman Oaks With a dozen variations on the menu, this cocktail bar in Sherman Oaks takes margaritas seriously. The “mercado” section features fruit flavors such as green apple and tangerine, while the “salsa bar” mixes in things like avocado, purple cabbage, and tomatillo. Daisy comes from the team behind Mirate You’ll also find aguachiles and tacos to eat Wine Bar Silver Lake queer bar The Ruby Fruit is back open in their original strip mall space in Silver Lake What started as a wine bar is now branded as a “neighborhood bar and grill,” but most of the old menu has stuck around: fried gigante beans with a very simple Happy Hour: $1 off everything from 3-6pm daily PlayUnmuteSadaf 272 S La Cienega Blvd Beverly Hills Persian Beverly Hills Sadaf has been serving big Persian spreads in Encino and Thousand Oaks for years and now they’ve opened a third location in Beverly Hills and stew combos that are designed for sharing plus a dressed-up interior with arched mirrors on the walls and little bouquets of red roses on each table California 90004">240 Virgil Ave Los Angeles Filipino After years of catering gigs and feeding family parties out of aluminum trays Manila Inasal now has a stylish dine-in spot serving “modern Filipino cuisine” in Silver Lake Look for fusion-y family-style dishes like macadamia nut kare kare California 90232">3847 Main St Culver City Ramen the ramen chain from Japan known for tonkotsu broth has moved its LA location from West Hollywood to Downtown Culver The new Culver shop will be business as usual with their signature pork-based ramen plus spicy versions with miso paste or rayu oil while the WeHo one will transition to a fully vegan outpost called Ippudo V with a plant-based spin on tonkotsu PlayUnmuteCasa Ipanema 501 S Olive St Los Angeles Brazilian Downtown LA The newest addition to DTLA’s Millennium Biltmore Hotel Casa Ipanema comes from a Brazilian restaurateur and channels the look of a Rio pool party The menu bounces between things like truffle fondue Happy Hour runs from 4-7pm on Wednesday to Sunday PlayUnmuteRESERVE A TABLEPOWERED BY 12836 S Inglewood Ave Hawthorne Guatemalan Hawthorne Short for Retalhuleu (a city in Guatemala) this daytime spot in Hawthorne is lined with photos of Guatemalan scenery and serves Central American staples like tostadas and even a Guatemalan-style hot dog with guac and cabbage slaw There’s also matcha lattes and espresso drinks like the house “Reu” latte with cinnamon and condensed milk PlayUnmuteGreat White 11660 Darlington Ave Los Angeles American which means there are four locations of this beachy all-day mini-chain across LA There’s also crispy gyoza wings on the menu: boneless chicken glazed in yuzu kosho and topped with chili crunch California 90210">9737 S Santa Monica Blvd Beverly Hills Chinese Named after the luckiest number in Chinese culture, 88 Club is a new project from the Nightshade (RIP) and Daybird chef though the space looks dark and moody with tiled floors We recently visited 88 Club and added it to the Hit List California 90049">11777 San Vicente Blvd Los Angeles Aside from the three additional letters in its name, Matu Kai looks pretty much identical to the original Matu in Beverly Hills The Brentwood steakhouse serves the same all-New-Zealand wagyu and steak dinner sets but there are some small additions to the menu Matu’s not-so-secret wagyu cheesesteak is also available at the bar California 90015">929 S Broadway Los Angeles This pork soup specialist from Seoul and NYC is operating as a pop-up for nine months at the STILE Hotel in DTLA (walk-ins only) Everything is served in shiny gold bowls and cups They’re also teaming up with fellow pop-up Lefty Gelateria which means you won’t have to go far for dessert PlayUnmuteAll Too Well 8850 W Washington Blvd Culver City Sandwiches this place is named after the 10-minute Taylor Swift song This Chicago sandwich shop’s first West Coast location is across from the Platform in Culver City There’s an LA-specific menu with sandwiches named Shaq and Kobe but some Chicago bestsellers made the trip PlayUnmuteMochi Ya Ren 950 E 3rd St Los Angeles Arts District LA is practically overflowing with matcha at this point but this new pop-up in the Arts District sets itself apart with a few fun extras There are matcha drinks in flavors like yuzu lemon and tiramisu and hokkaido soft serve topped with mochi and fruit is the matcha mont blanc with thin strands of matcha bean paste piped over soft serve or a parfait Mexican El Segundo After building a mini-empire of Italian restaurants (Jame Enoteca, Ospi, Jemma Hollywood) the chef behind them is jumping from pasta to tacos Jaime Taqueria in El Segundo has a patio full of pink chairs and a lineup of tacos The time you show up can work in your favor—there’s a daily Happy Hour from 3-5:30pm with $12 margs and a daily lunch special that includes two tacos and a marg for $25 California 90012">978 N Broadway Los Angeles Chinatown A Chinese restaurant in Chinatown might not seem like a novel concept, but the slick-looking Firstborn in the old Pok Pok space looks to be doing something unique. Expect inventive dishes from a Destroyer alum with a pu-erh negroni and fermented rice sour We recently visited Firstborn and added it to the Hit List California 90405">3150 Ocean Park Blvd Santa Monica Italian The chef behind Alimento and Cosa Buona has a new Italian spot in Santa Monica that blends dishes from both of those now-closed restaurants (we spy the chicken liver mousse and smoked mozzarella sticks) plus a few curveballs like an Italian dumpling salad and chicken milanese with Thai-style tomato salad And while Cosetta's name means “little thing” in Italian with 50 seats inside and about double that on the fire pit patio We recently visited Cosetta and added it to the Westside Hit List California 90066">12904 Palms Blvd Los Angeles Mar Vista Mar Vista is a fairly quiet residential area with lots of big-name restaurants around it but now there’s a new spot right in the heart of the neighborhood Beethoven Market has a light and airy look with lots of windows and an outdoor space that looks pulled from a Nancy Meyers film (e.g. the Cal-Ital menu has a familiar line-up of wood-fired pizzas and small plates like crispy artichokes and citrus salad We recently visited Beethoven Market and added it to the Hit List California 90006">3060 W Olympic Blvd Los Angeles We’ve got another cafe joining the very competitive Koreatown cafe scene But along with einspanners you’ve probably seen before Rok offers a more unique “mugwort duo,” with thick mugwort-infused cream on top of a mugwort latte The small space is mostly a grab-and-go situation with just a single bench and a white blossom tree in the center PlayUnmuteArchives Of Us 555 N Spring St Los Angeles Bakery/Cafe DTLA doesn’t have as many aesthetic cafes as Koreatown but this new one is run by an apparel brand it looks like a monochrome furniture showroom and the pastry case has just one item—canelés spaced apart like they’re part of an exhibit There’s also a couple of matcha drinks made with their own powder and coffee from a Korean roaster based in Brooklyn PlayUnmuteSaijo 12473 W Washington Blvd Culver City The giant samurai mural on the wall is hard to miss at this 25-seat hand roll spot in Culver City. Saijo comes from the group behind Jinya and Robata and specializes in temaki and kushiyaki They have set menus that mix and match both categories called the 3x3 and 4x4 (not a secret In-N-Out order just the number of skewers and rolls you’ll get) PlayUnmuteDoto 654 N Hoover St Los Angeles The former Jewel space in Silver Lake is now Doto, a daytime cafe with a globe-spanning menu from the chef behind Edgemar that includes avocado toast and an off-menu breakfast sandwich you have to ask for A full dinner program is set to launch soon which should be a nice excuse to take advantage of the chill-looking backyard patio PlayUnmuteMarchDue Fiori 2708 E Fourth St Long Beach Long Beach The name means “two flowers,” but this spot in Long Beach is as much about carbs as anything floral. From the team behind Baby Gee red-lit restaurant has thick square pizzas and salads with things like charred snap peas There’s a blue frog sculpture at the bar and a couple of eyebrow-raising pop art nude paintings hanging on the walls inside PlayUnmuteVillas Tacos #3 6103 N Figueroa St Los Angeles Tacos Highland Park The line at the original Villa's Tacos in Highland Park often stretches across the parking lot so we're not surprised they’ve expanded with a new mariscos-focused concept down the street from Figueroa and a full lineup of colorful salsas are the same but the new menu stars seafood like beer-battered mahi tacos PlayUnmuteThree Flames Mongolian BBQ 5608 W Manchester Ave Los Angeles BBQ Westchester This old-school strip mall spot in Inglewood has been taken over by one of the former owners of Tacos Punta Cabras and it’s now a joint taco-and-mongolian-barbecue concept There’s also an off-menu “mongolito” taco with karaage PlayUnmuteC&H Bagels 5001 N Figueroa St Los Angeles Bagels The bagels arms race continues with another shop opening in Highland Park C&H does breakfast sandwiches and sourdough bagels with toppings like lox and blueberry sauce so you can probably camp out with your laptop while sipping an olla latte with housemade cinnamon-orange syrup PlayUnmuteSweet Red Peach 319 S Arroyo Pkwy Pasadena We’re not sure if the “red” in Sweet Red Peach is a nod to red velvet cake, but it’s one of the Southern-style desserts that put this Inglewood bakery on the map They’ve now got a second location in Pasadena where you’ll find their famous ruby-colored cake with cream cheese frosting PlayUnmuteHeavy Handed 3200 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles Burgers Heavy Handed’s third location just took over the All Day Baby space (RIP) in Silver Lake adding to the neighborhood’s lineup of other smashburger heavy-hitters: For The Win expect the same bold orange-and-red signage PlayUnmuteTu Cha 2968 W 7th St Los Angeles Dessert An Australian dessert influencer runs this new dessert shop in Koreatown which might explain why all the pastries look as photogenic as they do fruit-shaped creations made with chocolate shells plus fun boba drinks like camellia milk tea with jasmine silk jelly We recently visited Tu Cha PlayUnmuteSama Hand Roll 897 Traction Ave Los Angeles Yep, there’s another handroll spot—this time in the Arts District along with fusion-y dishes like bluefin burrata and lobster dashi pasta But the most intriguing thing on the menu are the sake cocktails infused with lychee and mint or three kinds of melon PlayUnmuteRESERVE A TABLEPOWERED BY 5601 N Figueroa St Los Angeles This Highland Park bakery from the Loreto team has a tall pastry case designed to show off leveled-up pan dulce like a concha-croissant hybrid and a champurrado-flavored maple donut plus savory options such as potato soyrizo croissants and beef chimichurri focaccia sandwiches and other traditional Mexican drinks on the menu We recently visited Santa Canela and added it to Best Bakeries PlayUnmuteTre Lune Hollywood 911 N Sycamore Ave Los Angeles a longtime Italian restaurant from Montecito The monochrome dining room has white brick walls and a bunch of black-and-white artwork PlayUnmute RESERVE A TABLEPOWERED BY 905 S Prairie Ave Inglewood Inglewood Sonora-style taqueria Perro Exquisite Taco has expanded to Inglewood right across from SoFi Stadium which means you can now grab some tacos on flour tortillas imported from TJ before or after a game But before you casually order four or five know that one taco here is roughly the size of a burrito Midnight Oil 255 Long Beach Blvd Long Beach Midnight Oil is a late-night dim sum and cocktail bar in Downtown Long Beach that’s decked out in traditional Chinese lanterns and pottery and although a fried rice-inspired cocktail wasn’t on our bingo card California 90064">2485 S Sepulveda Blvd Los Angeles West LA This daytime Persian cafe in West LA is named after the Farsi word for “party” or alternatively “you’re a monkey.” The space has a bright blue mural featuring flowers The menu has unique-sounding wraps and sandwiches like one with beef mortadella or a chicken caesar lavash wrap PlayUnmuteSushi Masuyoshi 10834 W Washington Blvd Culver City Sushi This omakase counter in Culver City has no reservation system yet but you can send an Instagram DM to snag a seat at $165 per person The sushi chef behind it started hosting private omakases during the pandemic and his new space still looks like an intimate sushi chef experience with just five seats We recently visited Sushi Masuyoshi and added it to the Hit List PlayUnmuteMariscos El Cata 4500 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Los Angeles East LA Setting up a mariscos spot near the steep competition in Boyle Heights seems like a bold move but that’s exactly what Mariscos El Cata is doing This East LA seafood stall inside East Los Tacos specializes in Sinaloan-style aguachiles There’s also a small shelf of housemade salsas for garnishing 1238 Hermosa Ave Hermosa Beach Hermosa Beach housed in a bright coral-colored building a block from the pier Attagirl's menu covers a lot of ground with pitas and dips mezze like cauliflower falafel and seafood tartines The cocktail list—featuring jokey names like Shark Repellant” and “Oh You Fancy Huh”—looks intriguing We recently visited Attagirl and added it to the Hit List PlayUnmuteRESERVE A TABLEPOWERED BY 4677 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles Kettl is a minimalist tea shop from New York that’s serious about all things steeped You won’t find any cream-topped drinks here but you can sit at the counter and watch the staff whisk matcha We recently visited Kettl Tea and added it to Best Matcha CA 90401">395 Santa Monica Pl Santa Monica Taiwanese Din Tai Fung has officially arrived on the Westside The popular soup dumpling chain’s newest location is on the third floor of Santa Monica Place which means you can now enjoy their xiao long bao with an ocean view look for booths shaped like steamer baskets their signature window into the dumpling-making room We recently visited Din Tai Fung Santa Monica and added it to the Hit List After closing due to a kitchen fire in 2023 Augustine is officially back in Sherman Oaks with a deep collection of vintage wines available by the bottle or glass The speakeasy-esque space is full of old-timey touches including an antique record player and they also serve a short food menu with tater tots PlayUnmuteKurrypinch 5051 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles Sri Lankan East Hollywood Kurrypinch served Sri Lankan food in the Valley for years but their new East Hollywood location is a major expansion into a more upscale space They’ve also expanded the menu with fancy twists on street food like kottu roti (housemade roti with stir-fried veggies and scrambled eggs) and a kiribath-inspired coconut milk risotto We recently visited Kurrypinch and added it to the Hit List California 90016">5162 W Adams Blvd Los Angeles West Adams If you also miss Paris—or at least Emily in Paris—this West Adams cocktail bar might help The space looks has a vintage Parisian lounge feel with chandeliers and candlelit booths and it’s already a burgeoning celeb hot spot that’s hosted an Oscars afterparty you’ll find fruity cocktails like the Embraser with persimmon liqueur and plum plus not-so-French snacks like grilled cheese and chicken tenders We recently visited Damn, I Miss Paris Savta 6333 W 3rd St Los Angeles Beverly Grove We know the struggle of finding seats at The Original Farmers Market during peak lunch hours but Savta seems like a less stressful choice This full-service restaurant has a spacious patio with red umbrellas and string lights There’s also a separate concept upstairs that takes things in a completely different direction: a handroll bar called Sora PlayUnmuteRESERVE A TABLEPOWERED BY 21150 Ventura Blvd Los Angeles Woodland Hills Prose has taken over the former Gasolina Cafe in Woodland Hills and the new interior reminds us of a cozy cabin The menu filled with “global influences" is a bit hard to categorize but includes “Tokyo-style” beef carpaccio PlayUnmuteRESERVE A TABLEPOWERED BY 1933 S Broadway Los Angeles Middle Eastern This Middle Eastern daytime cafe in DTLA's South Park looks a bit like an office breakroom but the food sounds more interesting than anything we’ve seen come out of a communal microwave The morning menu features various breakfast sandwiches there’s a crispy falafel sandwich or a Banh Pi(ta) with pork belly and pickled veggies PlayUnmuteAlisa Wine & Friends 1009 Abbot Kinney Blvd Los Angeles Greek Venice It’s unclear if you need to bring your own friends but this white-walled Greek spot on Abbot Kinney will definitely supply the wine The interior looks like a stylish summer home on Santorini that’s decorated with tiny ceramic vases and the short food menu includes traditional-leaning dishes like spanakopita PlayUnmuteRESERVE A TABLEPOWERED BY We checked out these new restaurants—and loved them Cathy is a 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Los Angeles boat and hikePlus a few other smaller local spots where you can splash around or rent a boat we’ve also included a couple of other less impressive places closer to home that A couple of quick notes before you hit the road: Some of these lakes may not actually have enough water to boat or swim during drought years so make sure to check the status of each spot before you go check to make sure there aren’t any active bacterial or algae blooms Photograph: Shutterstock2hrs 30mins from L.A this evergreen-lined reservoir in the San Bernardino Mountains and its busy town should satisfy pretty much all of your recreational needs The boating and fishing opportunities are plentiful in the summer with spots to wade along the extensive shores sheltered cove by Meadow Park is the family-friendly beach you’re looking for but the distance (and often traffic) and sheer number of rentable cabins makes this better suited for a weekend trip Find more to do in our guide to Big Bear Photograph: Esteban Gomez-Beltran / Shutterstock.com1hr 45mins from L.A Though considerably smaller than Lake Arrowhead, this neighboring reservoir to the west is considerably more public: You can fish and kayak on the lake, hike or walk your dog around the perimeter and even splash around in a water park on the shore Photograph: Shutterstock1hr 30mins from L.A The farthest west of the San Bernardino Mountains reservoirs, Silverwood Lake isn’t nearly as forested as its eastern neighbors But its hilly perimeter is lined with trails a marina and a pair of sandy beaches on the southeast shore make sure to stop at the scenic vista on the 138 by Chamise Cove Just north of Santa Clarita (and only minutes off of the 5), Castaic Lake is one of the largest and closest reservoirs to L.A. It’s easily one of the most action-packed ones while the western side of the smaller Photograph: Shutterstock1hr 15mins from L.A Just up the 5 from Castaic, Pyramid Lake offers similar scenery with a slightly narrower recreational focus Most marine activity comes in and out of Emigrant Landing toward the northwest corner of the reservoir but if you’re looking to swim or paddle out in a kayak try the shores of Vaquero Beach to the south (the nearby Vista Del Lago Visitor Center is worth a quick stop for the view if you’re simply passing by on the freeway) Unlike the large mountain reservoirs above the bodies of water below are less likely to satisfy your lake-focused wanderlust. They’re not quite destination-worthy but if you’re deep in the Inland Empire or smack dab in the middle of L.A., you still might find them worth a stop Photograph: Courtesy CC/Flickr/miheco1hr 15mins from L.A Photograph: Courtesy CC/Flickr/cyclotourist1hr 30mins from L.A Though it’s one of the southermost reservoirs in California’s gargantuan water distribution network, Lake Perris still allows swimming (stick to the sandy beaches near the parking lots and campgrounds) the arid peaks to the southeast provide for a surprisingly scenic backdrop in an otherwise sort-of-flat Photograph: Courtesy CC/Flickr/mikeccross45 mins from L.A If you’re looking to splash around in San Dimas, you very well might end up at water park Raging Waters. But just next door, Puddingstone Lake (part of the larger Frank G Bonelli Regional Park) welcomes both boaters and Photograph: Courtesy CC/Flickr/Rick R. 145 mins from L.A Part of the larger Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area (the park near the 210 and 605 that hosts the yearly Renaissance Pleasure Faire) you can swim and splash around on the southeast shore of this small reservoir Look out for pedal boat and kayak rentals next to the beach Though the surrounding area is pretty industrial the lake does sport some pleasant mountain views to the north Photograph: Shutterstock10 mins from Downtown L.A Photograph: Courtesy CC/Flickr/kara brugman30 mins from Downtown L.A Photograph: ShutterstockWe think the dozen picks above come closest to fitting the conventional idea of a lake but they’re certainly not the only inland bodies of water in L.A but water activities there are limited to fishing some Santa Monica Mountains oases like Lake Sherwood and Malibou Lake are completely private There are few larger lakes (including Cachuma Lake Lake Skinner and Diamond Valley Lake) that we left off that don’t allow any body contact as they’re still functioning parts of the water supply They do accommodate some fishing and boating activities but we felt you’re better served by the more well-rounded (and frankly more beautiful) spots toward the top of our list which—while pretty—has a whole Wikipedia section dedicated to drownings Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitter instagram spotify About us Contact us Time Out magazine Lake made the defense his own last season as they grew as a unit a unit responsible for securing the fourth AFC West title in the Sean McVay era Lake played a massive role in that achievement as his usage dictated how the Rams attacked the line of scrimmage One of the main reasons defensive coordinator Chris Shula was able to organize a second half of the season performance that held opposing offenses at bay while the Rams offense struggled Shula positioned himself for a head coaching job after this season Considering Lake has only one year left on his deal it would be fair to assume that both men could leave together as Shula would have his captain to command his new defense Falcons head coach and former Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris also said at the NFL Scouting Combine that he believes Shula will be a head coach in 2026 The Rams simply can not afford to lose two key pieces of their defense in one offseason especially when it comes to Lake since that is a situation they can control The Rams would have to replace Lake’s solid play and his leadership While they may have that answer in several players already on their roster players like Jaylen McCollough or Chris Paul Jr it would be more advantageous if Lake were running communication through all of them like he is now Shula loves to mix up his defense and his scheme While we could sit down and break down everything he does his ideology can be defined as "he just be doing stuff." He brings pressure from every angle and every position and he loves to bait quarterbacks into throwing over the middle and lack of similarity in his defensive plans the Rams need a guy like Lake to make sure everyone is doing their job Ensure you follow on X (Twitter) @RamsInsideronSI and tell us how you feel about Like Please let us know your thoughts on Lake when you like our Facebook page WHEN YOU CLICK RIGHT HERE BROCK VIERRABrock Vierra, a UNLV graduate, is the Los Angeles Rams Beat Writer On Sports Illustrated. He also works as a college football reporter for our On Sports Illustrated team. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER If you find yourself thinking what are the best lakes near me to check out Here are 7 lakes near Los Angeles to get you started and celebrity sightings make the City of Angels one of the liveliest places in the world With most people here living life in the fast lane And where else can you find peace and quiet in a busy city other than going to a tranquil lake head out to one of the lakes near Los Angeles and enjoy all the outdoor activities in their calm waters Located in the San Fernando Valley’s Lake Balboa Park the 27-acre Balboa Lake is where Angelenos go to for good old-fashioned lakeside fun Popular among couples and families with young children Balboa is considered one of the best lakes in Los Angeles and offers plenty of recreational activities for a fun-filled day Fly fishing and pedal boating are the most popular ones within its premises and the surrounding area packs even more adventures. and have yourself a super chill barbeque Sunday with the whole family Does your business rank among the best in California Learn more about our selection criteria and vetting process Fun fact: this family-friendly destination used to be a drinking water reservoir in the 1860s. Crystal Lake is the only naturally occurring lake in the San Gabriel Mountains fed by rain when Pasadena Judge Benjamin Eaton announced that the lake had water clear as crystal that was good to drink Crystal Lake's water level dropped significantly after a few natural hazards—namely the water level varies from one year to another This Los Angeles lake attracts fishermen who come for its famous rainbow trout and fire rings keep Crystal Lake’s surroundings busy almost all year long Franklin Canyon Lake is a reservoir built in 1914 that’s easily one of Southern California's most beautiful artificial lakes Located in the San Fernando Valley and Beverly Hills the lake is one of the primary locations for birdwatching in L.A.—upon completion the lake turned the canyon into a riparian oasis where migrating birds take shelter You’ll often find kids hiking with their parents here; the safe and easy trails make for fun and educational nature trips. If Franklin Canyon Lake seems familiar to you lake was featured in the opening credits of The Andy Griffith Show Franklin Canyon Lake is also featured in the 1934 film It Happened One Night and the Nickelodeon show Salute Your Shorts Another one of the most beautiful lakes around Los Angeles is none other than MacArthur Park Lake Located in Westlake with stunning views of Downtown Los Angeles the lake is fed by natural spring water that comes from underground aquifers MacArthur Park Lake was one of the three reservoirs that provided water for L.A.’s growing population in the 1800s alongside Echo Park and Lincoln Park Lakes. The lake has been used as shooting locations for many Hollywood movies and TV shows such as The Young and the Restless As the largest state reservoir in Southern California, Castaic Lake has more than 11,200 acres of landscaped space, providing enough room for plenty of outdoor activities. Known as one of California’s top lakes for boating Castaic Lake is separated into lower and upper parts—the lower part is where visitors can go for non-power boating and kayaking This swimming lake in Los Angeles is also popular with anglers; Castaic is stocked with bass, trout, and catfish. As for those who’d rather not splash around, hiking, biking, and horseback riding are other options to consider when visiting Castaic. No matter what your choice of activity is, this lake belongs on every California vacation itinerary. Out of all the lakes in Los Angeles County, Pyramid is the most breathtaking. Located in the Angeles and Los Padres National Forests, this gorgeous lake is a SoCal hidden gem that happens to be the deepest lake in the California Water Project system Pyramid Lake is a hotspot for outdoor recreational activities and fishermen are always looking for striped bass Not a big fan of fishing or canoeing? No worries. There are plenty of picnic spots around Pyramid Lake, where you can admire the beauty of the area from a distance. Now that the secret is out, give one of the best lakes in California a visit and enjoy everything it has to offer. We’ll be your trustee Little Tokyo guide with a day’s worth of fun things to do in Little Tokyo If you're looking for something fun to do there are plenty of fun and free things to do in San Francisco Feel the knowledge flood from its elegant red-tile roofs as you wander the town’s beautiful college campus in search of hidden finds Enjoy the perfect California spring weather at these ideal spots for a spring vacation in California Check your inbox soon for the latest from California.com. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab Daniel Trotta is a U.S. National Affairs correspondent, covering race, guns, LGBTQ+ issues, immigration, homelessness and breaking news in the 50 states. 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After following Raheem Morris from the Los Angeles Rams to the Atlanta Falcons where he served as Morris' defensive coordinator Lake has returned to Los Angeles as a senior defensive analyst on coach Sean McVay's staff Lake was fired by the Falcons following a poor performance in his first season calling plays at the NFL level Atlanta finished in the bottom five in the league in opposing scoring percentage The unit also fell apart down the stretch after former Washington star Michael Penix Jr took over as Atlanta's starting quarterback and let up a total of 74 points in the final two weeks of the season in overtime losses to the Washington Commanders and Carolina Panthers when the Falcons had an opportunity to clinch a playoff spot "After a thorough evaluation of the season, and with careful consideration for our team's future, we deemed these moves necessary," Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said in a statement at the conclusion of the season "These decisions are never easy from the human side of things and we wish Jimmy where he served as the assistant head coach in 2023 he'll reunite with a former member of his UW coaching staff who is serving as the Rams' tight ends coach and may have an opportunity to reignite his career as a position coach Get to know Los Angeles through the places that bring it to life From restaurants to shops to outdoor spaces He was a city councilman and water commissioner at the turn of the 20th century and he’s the one who pushed for the creation of a reservoir among the hills east of Hollywood and and west of the L.A That was 1907. Once city officials named the reservoir for Mr. Silver, people started calling the area Silver Lake. (Yes, the name is two words — not Silverlake, as some local businesses would lead you to believe.) the area is best known for the Modernist architecture that clings to its hillsides the chic young families who cavort in Silver Lake Meadow and the bustling nightlife that thrives along Sunset Boulevard you probably couldn’t swing a boom microphone in this neighborhood without hitting a writer You could argue that Silver Lake’s creative spark goes back a century to the first silent films shot at the Mack Sennett Studios or the early cartoons drawn by Walt Disney and company in his first animation studio a few blocks away the music venue Spaceland (now closed) was a magnet for up-and-coming indie rockers including Beck Jay-Z and Martin Scorsese use the Mack Sennett Studios on Fountain Avenue As for the Disney studio that stood from 1926 to 1940 at 2719 Hyperion Ave. It’s been torn down and replaced by a Gelson’s supermarket this Gelson’s is a neighborhood hub and not a bad place for celebrity-spotting Silver Lake also has an entire neighborhood (along Rowena Avenue) where streets are named after characters in Sir Walter Scott’s novel “Ivanhoe.” at a sidewalk table on some Silver Lake street tonight you’ll find some unexpected genius drinking an Intelligentsia iced coffee and dreaming up the next Mickey Mouse Love where you live? Tell us which neighborhood we should feature next Anyone who’s lived in a major metropolis can tell you that neighborhoods are a tricky thing They’re eternally malleable and evoke sociological questions around how we place our homes our neighbors and our communities within a wider tapestry we may include gems that linger outside of technical parameters we hope to celebrate all of the places that make us love where we live.Our journalists independently visited every spot recommended in this guide We do not accept free meals or experiences Try changing or resetting your filters Updates: 2025: This article has been updated to reflect openings Subscribe for unlimited access Site Map After Ricki Lake lost her home in the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires she said medium Tyler Henry "called it" less than three months ago Ricki Lake is reflecting on her conversation with Tyler Henry "The great @tylerhenrymedium called it!" Lake wrote on Instagram Jan. 11 alongside a clip of their conversation, filmed for Henry's Netflix series Live From the Other Side 2024 Ross and I were on Tyler’s show and guys #livefromtheothersidewithtylerhenry," she continued Henry can be heard telling Lake and her loved ones about a potential "house fire" and loss of material items from both fire and water damage "Praying for all those impacted by this ongoing nightmare," Lake concluded her caption, giving shoutouts to Henry and pal Rachael Harris "whose homes I hear may be at risk." Earlier this week, as the Los Angeles wildfires—which have killed at least 16 people, NBC News reported Jan "Grateful to have made it out alive and uninjured," she wrote on Instagram Jan "Forever grateful to @kirbykotler_ our absolute angel He did everything to try to save our precious property "Sharing for all who have been asking Thank you for the love and well wishes," Lake continued please pray for those impacted by this catastrophic event and help if you are able Bless our brave firefighters and first responders Keep reading for more celebs speaking out about the ongoing wildfires.. and NBC News are both part of the NBCUniversal family.) The "Karma" singer posted a handwritten statement about the "suffering loss and destruction" caused by the wildfires "The fires in California have devastated so many families and it's been heartbreaking to see these stories unfold," she wrote on Instagram Story Jan " As so may people embark on some of the most challenging times of their ives there are also many amazing organizations and groups banding together to help these communities rebuild." Sharing that she donated to multiple organizations providing relief to those affected by the blazes including the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and MusiCares "If you feel compelled or able to donate The Titanic actor is helping with relief efforts by donating "The Los Angeles wildfires are devastating our city," he wrote on Instagram Jan "I am committing $1 million in partnership with @rewild's Rapid Response Program to support both urgent needs and post-fire recovery efforts." He said aid will immediately benefit the LA Fire Department Foundation which he described as "organizations on the frontlines providing much-needed resources to our first responders and firefighters animals and communities who need it most." The Saturday Night Live alum confirmed on Jan 14 that his Pacific Palisades home had been damaged by the fire "It doesn’t seem real," he told local news station KTLA5 while visiting the charred remains of his neighborhood "My heart goes out to everyone affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires," the singer wrote on Instagram Jan "I can’t even imagine how deeply traumatic these events can be especially for children who've lost their homes and sense of security." The Schitt's Creek alum shared a heartbreaking message about her "sweet home" after it had been destroyed by the Palisades Fire "My heart so deeply aches," she wrote on Instagram Jan "What I would give to hear the key slide in the front door one more time or the baby gate click behind me as I bring the laundry upstairs." "How blessed we were to raise our son in such an idyllic magical place away from the hustle and bustle of LA," Sarah—who shares son James with husband Graham Outerbridge—continued Luckily we are all safe and if this has taught me nothing else it’s to appreciate every last detail of your life." Her dad Eugene Levy's home has also been reportedly destroyed by the fire On Jan. 9, the supermodel shared the childhood home she shared with sister Gigi Hadid and mom Yolanda Hadid had burned down in the Palisades Fire The Iron Man actress took to social media to express her sadness about the tragedy that has fallen over her beloved city “We are in deep grief for so many of our close friends who have lost everything,” she wrote in her Jan. 9 Instagram post When the fires are out there will be more to say and everything to do.” “The city of angels will need angels of all kind,” she continued "Thank you to everyone who has checked in," the What We Do in the Shadows actor wrote on Instagram Jan "my house has damage and will take some time . but nothing compared to the city I call home." The Once Upon a Time actress and the One Tree Hill actor are sharing resources after tragically losing their home in the Los Angeles fire “It was all a dream,” Bryan wrote on a Jan showing the rubble that was once their family home Thank you to all the firefighters risking their lives Jamie shared a tragic video of their entire neighborhood Our entire neighborhood is gone,” she wrote Jan “We are grateful to our brave firefighters and first responders and pray we don’t lose any more lives to these catastrophic fires The Dawson's Creek alum confirmed on Jan. 12 that he had lost his home to the L.A. fires “First and most importantly, all the people closest to me affected by the fire are ok," Joshua told Deadline in statement Sadly my beautiful home did not survive the fires I feel incredibly lucky to be surrounded by the people I love.” the Shark Tank star shared that her "little slice of heaven" at the Tahitian Terrace Mobile Home Park in Pacific Palisades "For the past five years, I've been privileged to have a home in this loving, tight-knit community," she wrote on Instagram My heart breaks again and again as I see these incredible people who built their lives here for decades many of them seniors who poured their hearts and life-savings into their trailers The Grammy winner shared one last view from her Los Angeles beachfront home before it was lost in the fire “This is the last pic I took of Leah's rock from my beach house,” the songwriter, who confirmed her animals and rescue ranch were safe, wrote in her Jan. 9 Instagram post of the ocean view “I've had this house for almost 30 years It looks like it was lost in the fire last nite There's a rainbow shining on it which I'm taking as a sign of hope for all creatures who have been affected by this tragedy.” Amid the outbreak of the Kenneth Fire on Jan the "Irresistible" singer shared an image of smoke rising from beyond her backyard "We stayed as long as we could." The Princess Bride actor shared his and his wife Lisa Marie Kurbikoff’s Malibu home did not survive the fire in a heartfelt message to fans “Firstly, myself and my family are all safe, thank God,” he wrote in his Jan. 9 Instagram post “Sadly we did lose our home but we are grateful to have survived this truly devastating fire.” “Our hearts go out to all the families impacted by this tragic event and we also wish to extend our gratitude to all the firefighters first responders and law enforcement who worked so tirelessly through the night and are still at it,” he continued “We want to thank everyone for their incredible outpouring of support “We’re going down my street praying for these homes and these people and my house,” she said in a video I think I might have just said goodbye to my house.” “Grateful to have made it out alive and uninjured,” she added in the caption “Forever grateful to @kirbykotler_ our absolute angel During a Jan. 9 appearance on Elizabeth Vargas Report, the Braveheart actor shared that his Malibu home was destroyed while he was away recording Joe Rogan’s podcast in Texas It’s emotional," the 69-year-old said I’ve been relieved from the burden of my stuff But when he returned home to discover that his home had been destroyed The Top Gun Maverick star’s wife shared one last photo of what was their Los Angeles home before it was lost in the fire “To everyone reaching out I can’t thank you enough, your kind hearts have meant the world, I’ll never forget them,” Keleigh wrote in her Jan. 9 Instagram post “Community has come out stronger than I could imagine pacific palisades I love you beyond measure you are a little slice of heaven “If you’re in the LA area PLEASE get out if you can,” she continued wish I did a lot different but it doesn’t matter THANK YOU to the first responders fighting.” The This Is Us alum—who is mom to three kids with husband Taylor Goldsmith—shared an update on her family after having to evacuate their home "We were able to park and walk up our street to bear witness to all the loss," she wrote on Instagram Jan the main part of our house is still standing garage and back house were destroyed in the Eaton Fire My brother and sister in law- 6 weeks from welcoming their first baby We love this community and will do everything we can to help rebuild and support." the actor's Los Angeles home was destroyed by the fires While visiting what remained of his property he told CBS Evening News his heart felt "heavy." "You start thinking about all the memories," he continued "My block was on fire tonight and the only reason we still have a home is thanks to the brave members of the @losngelesfiredepartment who worked on the ground and from the air to save us," the Don't Worry Darling director wrote on Instagram Story Jan The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star revealed her dream home in Malibu where she lived with her teenage daughter Laela "This is an unimaginable loss," she wrote on Instagram Jan "I grieve with the rest of Los Angeles as it burns… and even though I’ve found even words to write here there’s nothing that I could say in this moment to describe this feeling The Cravings cookbook author started preparing in case of an evacuation The hairstylist and her husband Mike Rosenthal safely evacuated along with their kids and pets though she said their home was "gone." "Our whole area demolished," she added on Instagram Stories Jan "So many are displaced and feeling scared right now it's almost too much to comprehend." One day after the Sunset Fire set the Hollywood Hills ablaze, the Culpo Sisters star—who is married to San Francisco 49ers Christian McCaffrey—wrote on Instagram Story Jan "I’m praying so hard for our community My heart aches for everyone who has lost so much so fast Beyoncé's mom shared on Jan. 9 that "my favorite place, my sanctuary , my sacred Happy Place" was destroyed in the Palisades Fire "This is what I was looking at on my birthday this past weekend from my tiny little bungalow on the water in Malibu," she captioned a video of the Pacific Ocean "God Bless all the brave men and women in our fire department who risked their lives in dangerous conditions We Thankyou for your dedication and bravery and for saving so many lives." The daughter of late Joan Rivers said her home burned down though she was able to evacuate with necessities and a few treasured heirlooms "I grabbed my mom's Emmy, a photo of my dad and a drawing my mother had done of me and my son," she told CNN “Words cannot describe the enormity of the devastation we are witnessing and experiencing,” the When Harry met Sally star shared with People “We ache for our friends and neighbors who have also lost their homes and businesses in this tragedy." He also confirmed that the home he and wife Janice Crystal lived in since 1979 had been destroyed "Every inch of our house was filled with love Beautiful memories that can't be taken away," he continued "We are heartbroken of course but with the love of our children and friends we will get through this." The "Bad Peace" singer shared on Jan 8 that "me and my children's home is gone." "Burned to the ground with all things inside," she wrote on Instagram Story Travis Barker's kids Landon and Alabama shared they were forced to leave their residences amid the devastation. "Just evacuated from my home due to wild fires in Los Angeles, please be safe!!,” Alabama posted on Instagram Story Jan. 7. “They are saying the fires are spreading foodball field amounts in seconds." The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and her husband Phil Laak evacuated to Commerce—a neighborhood southeast of Downtown Los Angeles—to escape the Palisades Fire. She wrote on InstagramJan. 8, "Phil and I had to evacuate to the Commerce Casino." Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! © 2025 E! Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. All rights reserved. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said it plans to export 4,500 acre-feet of water from the Mono Basin during the current runoff year, the same amount that was diverted the previous year, and enough to supply about 18,000 households for a year. Under the current rules, the city could take much more — up to 16,000 acre-feet this year. But environmental advocates had recently urged Mayor Karen Bass not to increase water diversions to help preserve recent gains and begin to boost the long-depleted lake toward healthier levels. They praised the decision by city leaders as an important step. “It’s a historic decision in the history of Mono Lake,” said Mark Gold, director of water scarcity solutions for the Natural Resources Defense Council. “I think it’s the first major environmental accomplishment for water in the Bass administration.” Aggressive and impactful reporting on climate change DWP officials detailed their expected water diversions from the region of the Eastern Sierra in an annual plan for the runoff year, which began in April. Environmentalists said it’s the first time in 30 years that city officials have announced plans to take less water than the maximum amount allowed under a 1994 decision by the State Water Resources Control Board. However, DWP said in the plan that it will review water conditions in November, and at that point could still decide to export additional water if deemed necessary, up to the limit of 16,000 acre-feet. “Major kudos to the Bass administration for not taking all the water that they’re entitled to,” Gold said. “I think it’s the ultimate olive branch to the environmental community,” he said, and a “show of good faith on the part of the city.” Climate & Environment the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has relied on long-standing water rights to divert from the streams that feed Mono Lake They also said doing this would complement efforts toward long-term solutions for Mono Lake “Mayor Bass has been clear that building a greener Los Angeles is one of her top priorities and protecting water resources certainly falls into that,” said Nancy Sutley Sutley said in an email that the mayor and DWP “are working together to implement new ways to protect the environment in sustainable and efficient ways.” The city has been diverting water from the Mono Basin since 1941 transporting it south through the Los Angeles Aqueduct For decades, the withdrawals of water from the area’s creeks led to dramatic declines in the lake. As the saline lake retreated, rock formations called tufa A 1994 ruling by the state water board called for raising the lake level to 6,392 feet — about 8 feet above the current level The lake’s level has risen about 5 feet since the start of 2023 when the historic snowpack in the Sierra Nevada sent large quantities of runoff streaming from the mountains The decision by city leaders this year will help preserve those gains executive director of the Mono Lake Committee “Mono Lake will be three vertical inches higher than it would have been if DWP were to take the full 16,000 acre-feet of allowed export,” McQuilkin wrote in a blog post. He said the step shows Bass’ “commitment to a sustainable relationship” between the city and Mono Lake, and a renewed commitment to achieve the lake level target mandated by the state water board 30 years ago. “And though it is just a fraction of the 8 feet separating Mono Lake today from its required healthy level, the inches quickly add up as the years go by,” McQuilkin said. The goal, he said, is to get Mono Lake back to a level that allows the ecosystem to thrive. County has captured enough stormwater to supply an estimated 2.4 million people for a year Officials say they plan to capture more runoff in the future Mono Lake provides habitat for imperiled shorebirds such as Wilson’s phalaropes, which stop at saline lakes during their long migrations, feeding on brine flies and other invertebrates The decision by city leaders “opens the door to have that conversation about how do we go forward in the years ahead and make sure we achieve the protection at Mono Lake that we’ve all agreed on implementing,” McQuilkin said executive director of Los Angeles Waterkeeper said the decision represents a big shift for the city and DWP I would like to see more of the same,” Reznik said “I’d like to see the city as they move forward do what they can to minimize what the take is from Mono Lake Reznik says California now has an opportunity to restore one of its ecological treasures while also lessening L.A.’s dependence on water imported from hundreds of miles away “We have to be more cognizant of local resilient water supplies that make us more water secure,” he said and see if we can build on it — on our move toward more local resilient water.” “The more we accept the mindset that we just can’t keep taking water from everywhere, and that we need to invest locally, the more I think we’re going to see all the benefits,” he said. Ian James is a reporter who focuses on water and climate change in California and the West. Before joining the Los Angeles Times in 2021, he was an environment reporter at the Arizona Republic and the Desert Sun. He previously worked for the Associated Press as a correspondent in the Caribbean and as bureau chief in Venezuela. Follow him on Bluesky @ianjames.bsky.social and on X @ByIanJames. California I am not a worrier, not given to hear the call of catastrophe. In the middle of the night on Monday, amid the squeal of the wind my husband got up to take down some chimes ringing through the dark I laughed: What a ridiculous time to have wind chimes a two-bedroom too small for a family of four We had been entranced by the view of Silver Lake Many institutions emailed to tell us that they were watching and waiting but remained open racing and laughing down the staircases cut into the ridge This was the “rainy-day protocol,” a protocol with which we were not familiar because it had simply never rained on a school day less justifiably ignorant of the same geography say I have never heard of the place where that fire allegedly burns “Are you tying things down?” a friend asked but we are not the kind of people who tie things down; we watch them fall A house you cannot really afford is one that doesn’t feel particularly yours waiting to be hung by people with the capacity to decide what color the walls ought to be while the children were kept inside at school Occasionally we heard a knock as an unidentified object hit the house a thin skein of white clouds and snowcapped mountains It was true that one could walk three minutes to the other side of the ridge and see smoke rise from the edge of the vista a skeletal presence standing sentry on our deck The wind was making a strange sound through the doors to our room “The door kazoo,” the 10-year-old called it My son began playing his electric piano; the power went out two minutes into “Für Elise.” Absent the hum of the air filters “and it’s your job to go to sleep.” “Yes,” she said ominously “and it’s Felix’s job to figure out how to finish his piano practice.” The glow behind the mountain grew stronger Things were falling off my neighbor’s roof “I don’t know roof words,” I told another writer — “pieces of roof.” “Chunks,” she said helpfully Chunks of my neighbor’s roof assembled next to the denuded umbrella but some instinct would not allow it; I crawled into bed with my daughter in the room she shares with her brother because her parents I awoke at 5 a.m.; the room smelled of smoke The 5-year-old opened the curtains to a kind of light I’d never before seen a valley bright but overhung with black clouds evincing a kind of groundedness lacking in every other member of her family “we should … get away from the bad things.” Our phones buzzed with an evacuation warning “Who would win in a rap battle,” the 10-year-old asked “Kendrick or Eminem?” We made the decision to leave not because of the warning but because of the power; without power and the sting of black smoke seemed dangerous for an asthmatic 5-year-old My husband thought Kendrick would win the rap battle The packing was easy in the beginning: passports baby books I had started too late and only fitfully completed It was the next level of packing that paralyzed I felt the same level of attachment to all of it we were not fleeing a fire that would relieve us of all our worldly possessions; we were merely leaving a power outage that had left one member of our family vulnerable to smoke She quietly put a cylindrical pool toy in my suitcase “I have my erasable marker!” said the 10-year-old A house belonging to his classmate was in the process of burning to the ground The county orders 180,000 people to leave as the flames jump highways and find new fuel. Paris Hilton loses her home, as does the janitor at my son’s school. “I’m glad you’re safe” is a thing we say to one another, but are you safe if your house and everything in it has simply ceased to exist? Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission. Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: As part of your account, you’ll receive occasional updates and offers from New York, which you can opt out of anytime. so there was no other place he wanted to pass it along The Rams’ safety trotted into the locker room picked up his phone and waited until teammates had filed in and left the field empty Carnell Lake choked up a bit. “You’re only in your third year!” he told his son, pride rippling through the connection. “‘I didn’t get elected captain till I was 10 years in. Man, I’m proud of you.” The emotional August exchange, on the eve of the Rams’ season, was another bonding moment for father and son. Sports Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold and Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield have revived NFL careers that were once in jeopardy played safety and cornerback for 12 NFL seasons 10 with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1989 to 1998 a five-time Pro Bowl selection and was named to an NFL 1990s All-Decade team is a leader and something of an ironman for a Rams team that rebounded from a 1-4 start to make the playoffs “Football,” Quentin said of his relationship with his father Quentin’s lineage comes through in his approach, his maturity and his play, Rams coach Sean McVay said understanding of nuances and “emotional intelligence,” as McVay put it enables the 25-year-old to navigate situations and connect with other players Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Carnell Lake warms up before the AFC championship game against the Colts in January 1996 (Mark Duncan / Associated Press) “You definitely feel that pedigree based on the love that he has and that relationship that he has with his father,” McVay said including a Super Bowl XXX defeat by the Dallas Cowboys in 1996 Quentin will start his second postseason game when the Rams play the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC wild-card game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale Because of safety concerns related to the wildfires in Southern California, the NFL moved the game from SoFi Stadium. “You want to remind guys that when stuff like this happens, it’s bigger than the game of football,” Quentin said of his role as a captain, “but at the same time we can use this game to give L.A. hope.” By design, Quentin’s journey to the NFL was made without a push from his father. Despite Quentin’s request for his father to coach him in youth sports — “I wanted to learn all the tricks of the trade,” he said — Carnell declined. “If you grow up enjoying it without feeling pressure,” Carnell said, “I think it’s going to be more about him.” Carnell never pushed football. He told his son that if he wanted to be an engineer, be an engineer. If he wanted to be a doctor, be a doctor. Rams Everything you need to know about the Rams facing the Vikings in the NFC wild-card playoffs at State Farm Stadium on Monday and you’re going to have to one day make a decision of what you want to do,” Quentin said he was such a good role model that that’s exactly what I wanted to do was be a football player and go to the NFL.” Quentin played at Santa Ana Mater Dei before following in his father’s footsteps to UCLA who had coached for seven seasons with the Steelers ‘I don’t want to miss that,’” Carnell said “He never wanted to overstep,” his son said But in 2018 after watching a Bruins practice where Quentin played a coverage incorrectly Carnell offered a bit of unsolicited advice you played a long time ago,’” Carnell said Not much changed after USC receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown burned the Bruins for a long touchdown late in the season Quentin Lake warms up before a game between UCLA and Fresno State at the Rose Bowl in September 2021 (Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press) The next week I’ve got to listen — he knows what he’s talking about,” Quentin said we started really diving into the film and how can I improve my game — and my game took off.” The Rams selected Lake in the sixth round of the 2022 draft He was sidelined for much of his rookie season because of a knee injury but last season his versatility helped the Rams rebound from a 3-6 start to make the playoffs “We had that vision of being able to move him around and play wherever we needed to fit the defense,” Shula said so he is a guy that you can do a lot of different things with.” said he has benefited from the expertise of Rams coaches as well as his sessions with his father Carnell recalled one they shared during Quentin’s down time Rams safety Quentin Lake and cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon celebrate an interception against the Bengals in September 2023 (Emilee Chinn / Associated Press) “We stayed up till 2 in the morning watching film and he showed me his notebook,” Carnell said ‘You gotta be kidding me.’ He’s already ahead of me His penmanship and his notetaking skills are impressive His father had “multiple notebooks for one team,” when he was a player and now offers “full Power Point presentations” to his son He went into the final week of the season as one of only four NFL players to play every defensive snap The streak ended only because McVay rested or minimized snaps for starters in the season finale Lake’s success does not surprise defensive backs coach Aubrey Pleasant “He’s such a stickler for the details that sometimes I have to tell him to give himself some grace allow himself to be a little more kind to himself,” Pleasant said You want to be able to pull back on the reins as opposed to feeling like you’re always pushing them to move forward.” he also strives to lead by example in other areas Lake was on hand for the dedication of a football field the Rams installed at the Nickerson Gardens housing complex in Watts He also was among a number of Rams players that pitched in at a construction site in North Hollywood that will eventually be homes for military veterans “It’s being able to take a step back really from football and saying I’m a human first how can I help other people,” he said after mixing and moving wheelbarrows full of cement Rams rookie safety Jaylen McCollough attempts to follow Lake’s example. “You want to be an all-around pro, and that’s on the field and off the field,” McCollough said. “And so any nuggets you can take or just learn from Q, you just got to be a sponge.” That is how Quentin approaches the lessons his father passes along. In honor of Carnell, Quentin has always worn jersey No. 37, the number his father wore. “I thought about changing it when I got drafted,” Quentin said. “I’m like, ‘Yeah, I’m on my own journey.’ But you know what, 37 is just me.” Former Steelers coach Bill Cowher, a studio analyst for CBS, apparently recognizes the similarities between father and son. Fires made it impossible for the Rams to prepare for their wild-card playoff game against the Vikings in the Southland After Quentin and Rams defensive lineman Kobie Turner taped a television segment this season, Cowher sent Lake a video message, relaying a story about a sideline conversation he had with Hall of Fame safety Troy Polamalu. “Troy was having a tough time, and Troy came back to the sideline and coach Cowher was like, ‘Troy, you’re good. You’re good,’” Quentin said. “And Troy said, ‘I’m just trying to be like Carnell Lake.’ He wants to not only play in a Super Bowl but be a captain for a team that wins a ring. “I’d come home and be like, ‘Yeah, I’ve got this,’” Quentin said, shaking his ring finger. “That would be cool.” And another proud moment for father and son to share. Gary Klein covers the Los Angeles Rams for the Los Angeles Times. Before that, he covered USC’s football program and athletic department. He began working for The Times in the San Fernando Valley edition and has reported on high school, college and pro sports. He grew up in Southern California and graduated from Cal State Northridge. 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This is a concerted effort by other Nations a National Security Threat." 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This Eastside outpost of a Mediterranean upscale-casual chain is best known for its shareable Israeli-inspired small plates happy hour discounts and a nightly 90-minute open bar several types of plants and wrought-iron fencing Bacari Silver Lake’s patio invokes a more romantic grown-up Rainforest Café without the overpriced humdrum food and scores of gleeful children running around Most Bacari outposts have charming patio set-ups—I also like West Third and Sherman Oaks for outdoor dining—but the Silver Lake location has the best one shawarma tacos and fried chicken sliders complement the relatively affordable $17 cocktails The ability to bring down a ball carrier is the most fundamental part of football and the Rams overcame a rough start to the 2024 season to finish as the 15th-best tackling team in the league Led by former UCLA Bruin standout Quentin Lake the Rams were hampered early by injuries and poor play but rebounded to finish with a C+ grade Here's what NFL analysts Mike Band, James Reber, Chace Daskalos and Weston Rauschuber had to say: "Through the first 10 weeks of the season the Rams ranked 26th in the NFL in tackle efficiency while no healthy starter posted a missed tackle rate below 9.5% and the team had a win-loss record of 4-5 In the last eight weeks of the regular season they ranked eighth in tackle efficiency while finishing with a 6-2 record then converted 70 of 74 tackle opportunities in their Wild Card Round win over the Vikings Bobby Brown) recorded a missed tackle rate of 8.8% or lower." While the Rams hope to improve their tackling grades in 2025 the team could be using a Bruin or two in that endeavor Williams and Brown are impending free agents and there has been no indication that the Rams will re-sign them Considering the Rams' current cap space, finances, and draft capital, there is a good chance Carson Schwesinger, Jay Toia, and/ or Devin Kirkwood could stay in Los Angeles to begin their professional careers Schwesinger is regarded as one of the best tacklers in the NFL Draft Toia is a known run-stopper who would pair nicely with Kobie Turner in the 3-4 defense and while Kirkwood needs to develop as a pass defender he also is a physical tackler who can put running backs on their butts An infusion of Bruin blue may be just what Lake and the doctor orders Ensure you follow on X (Twitter) @UCLAInsideronSI and @tcav30 and never miss another breaking news story again Please let us know your thoughts when you like our Facebook page WHEN YOU CLICK RIGHT HERE BROCK VIERRA Brock Vierra, a UNLV graduate, is the Los Angeles Rams Beat Writer On Sports Illustrated. 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Print Welcome to the L.A I’m culture critic and fervent bookworm Chris Vognar In “Creation Lake,” a 30-something government agent uses her wits and looks to infiltrate an anarchist collective in rural France Calling herself “Sadie,” she makes her inroads by seducing a rich Parisian filmmaker and slowly falls under the sway of the collective’s mentor He believes the time for revolution has passed and the only answer now is a return to primitive beginnings Sadie emerges as a sly take on the Ugly American confident in her abilities but comically insensitive to her surroundings (“To my palette Italian wine is more or less table wine which extol the virtues of the Neanderthal (or “Thals”) and perhaps even expands her frame of thought Kushner took time to discuss the book and Los Angeles culture from her book tour in London Rachel Kushner’s “Creation Lake” centers on a 30-something American government agent attempting to infiltrate a French anarchist collective (Chloe Aftel / Scribner) You grew up in San Francisco but you’ve lived in Los Angeles for 21 years How does the city fuel your work and your imagination There’s the amplitude of the county and the dynamism of life there and the economy and the diversity of people doing different kinds of things People who aren’t from there think Los Angeles is Hollywood which is a pretty confused way to think about the city People think that it doesn’t have street life I can leave my house and just wander out to see what people are doing on a warm Friday night And I love the geographical glamor of Los Angeles I think it’s the most beautiful city in the world when the citrus is coming ripe and the San Gabriel Mountains have snow on them I knew for many years that I wanted to write a novel set in a particular part of rural France among a group of young people from Paris who set up a commune and are set on a collision course with the French state And I pictured them having this mentor like I created in my book who has decided that capitalism is here to stay and no revolution is coming he proposes his own kind of homespun philosophy about revolutionizing consciousness But I hadn’t come up with an outside visitor until I realized that the narrator was a kind of devil the first two lines of the book came to me: “Neanderthals were prone to depression and especially smoking.” I knew that that was Bruno talking and that it was somebody else transposing his voice And pretty quickly I knew that she would sort of pull back and ridicule him or editorialize and then I could flip to the present action Then it just became about this duality between her and Bruno And I wanted to have very short chapters that would kind of spring load the reader from one scene to the next You studied political economy at UC Berkeley I had a few reasons why I didn’t study English and it was really easy for me to be a good student in economics and history and political science but to analyze a novel and have something interesting to say at 16 I didn’t have that level of emotional maturity I was interested in politics and just wanted to have some sense of the mechanics of the world (Please note: The Times may earn a commission through links to Bookshop.org whose fees support independent bookstores.) a crisp prose style and a mastery of counter-intuitive juxtapositions.” Lorraine Berry looks at two books that explore the intersection of race and policing: Ron Stallworth’s “The Gangs of Zion” and Jessica Pishko’s “The Highest Law in the Land.” As she writes “A stock character in American crime stories is the maverick cop the hero who bucks the system and bends the rules to bring in the bad guys Intrinsic to the macho stereotype is that his (or her) shield is backed up with physical violence or that his ever-present gun is his ultimate claim to authority.” And Scarlett Harris digs into Ashley Spencer’s “Disney High,” the story of the rise and fall of Disney Channel “The success of Disney Channel was kind of an accident,” she writes The general manager of Skylight Books in Los Feliz talks about what trends they’re seeing. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times) We caught up with Mary Williams, general manager of Skylight Books to find out what’s hot now and what’s coming up What’s been flying off the shelves this week We’re definitely in the throes of a great fall season for books Personally, I am looking forward to the new Haruki Murakami book that’s coming out in November, “The City and Its Uncertain Walls.” We’re going to do a midnight release party for that, so that should be a lot of fun. I’m also excited about the new Louise Erdrich novel, “The Mighty Red,” which comes out Oct. 1. That’s all for now. Keep on reading, and we’ll see you next time. Television By Rachel KushnerScribner: 416 pages, $29.99If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org she sees the political potential embedded in novels as they “render the unseen seen.” The otherwise invisible dirty hands of power and money are exposed in her fourth novel (Scribner) In “Creation Lake,” her narrator is not who she presents herself to be Unassuming Sadie Smith is squarely an antihero The sole autobiographical detail that Sadie ever offers is that she is from Priest Valley a place of no population that exists only as words on a sign on a barren California road What we do know that her contemporaries do not: She’s a malevolent secret agent paid by governments shadowy individuals or corporations to fold herself into activist communities with the intention to provoke behavior that disrupts their protests and political efforts high-risk job that demands you put your body and sanity on the line And it’s a career that comes with a shelf life: The possibility of death is greater than that of burnout Are readers following what could be her last assignment excavators designated for creating an industrial reservoir in the South of France were set on fire The likely suspects were a commune of subversives in the Guyenne Valley known as Le Moulin led by a charismatic and privileged young man named Pascal Balmy For the powers that be who wanted nothing to stand in the way of their development only someone on the inside could uncover their culpability and dissolve the group — by any means necessary the scourge of bureaucracy and cross-cultural conflict can be utterly entertaining in ‘The Ministry of Time.’ “Creation Lake” begins with sex and romance and leads to violence Europe is not filled with picturesque landscapes it’s “a borderless network of supply and transport.” In Paris Sadie orchestrates an innocent meet-cute with a pretentious hungry for her body and willing to accept her mysterious past which opens the door for her to make her move into the granular work of Le Moulin she finds herself adrift in what “felt like a place of aftermath.” Kushner creates a spellbinding story of intrigue and subterfuge that examines the limits of control and moral influence Her nimble pacing and enigmatic details track the games people play Kushner can’t help but introduce a philosophical and historical undercurrent that builds and absorbs the reader as Sadie slowly moves toward her final objective Sadie comes to see that it’s no coincidence that radicals titans of industry and government officials share a common Its influence tarnishes anything it touches as an explanation for things that are mysteriously aligned,” hides what is “instead a plot.” Beyond capital and control in a world of smoke and mirrors controlled by despots Humor mixes with a deep understanding of American foibles and the human heart to produce a riveting novel of ideas Someone else shares Sadie’s world-weary perspective a former revolutionary turned meditative recluse spends the bulk of his time living in a cave in an attempt to get closer to early man He also serves as a mentor or guru to Le Moulin To gain greater understanding of the forces at play in this commune Sadie monitors Bruno’s emails to the group “I left that milieu not to reject it but to find something else.” A veteran of the conflicts surrounding 1968 and their ricochet effects he searches beyond his personal tragedy and the forces of society to mine for a more profound motivation Bruno’s obsession with the evolution of human behavior and desires tethers him to the Neanderthals Did they die out because they lacked a ruthless drive to survive Was it a brooding fascination with art that marked their fate Lacking “mindful scholarship” of prehistoric art Bruno is left to speculate that while Neanderthals were “conjurers” and “artists,” Homo sapiens were “copiers” and “frauds.” Are modern men beasts driven by power and control who remarks: “To render the unseen seen: That is what an artist does.” When the battles have been fought and the world’s resources are depleted generational pain and malice rule the narrative with elements of the supernatural woven in A woman whose past has been scrubbed and abandoned as a prerequisite for her work she’s got a cynical and sophisticated grasp on her work The intimacy of these illicitly retrieved emails offers Sadie a lifeline to the history of humankind guided by a man as solitary as she is Bruno’s missives consider larger questions about the roots of our inner selves While the unruly commune has little patience for his broad philosophical strokes His questions throw off her balance and shift her focus She remains single-minded in the assignment to unsettle Le Moulin and topple a government deputy in the balance but she’s unraveling at the seams at the same time increasingly harrowing choices tethered to ruin our histories and any goals beyond successfully executing a project Kushner also stresses what we hope to gain from any measure of striving if we cannot face the painful truth of human intervention Sadie recalls Bruno’s reflection: “When we face our need to control it Lauren LeBlanc is a board member of the National Book Critics Circle. Books Print Less than six months after All Day Baby opened Then last year came the entertainment industry strikes along with unexpected costs that made business untenable Earlier this year chef-partner Jonathan Whitener died “I never meant to do any of this by myself,” owner Lien Ta said In a year marred by tragedy and continuing financial difficulties one of L.A.’s most creative neighborhood restaurants is closing the innovative dinette-leaning restaurant inspired by Southern cuisine does not make enough money on a day-to-day basis to sustain operations “We’re literally almost out of money,” she said “All Day Baby would again have been included on the upcoming 2024 edition of the L.A Times’ 101 Best Restaurants,” says restaurant critic Bill Addison “Its constant sense of reinvention was a survival tool but the efforts led to dishes that balanced comfort and creative spark The biscuit sandwiches and loco moco were part of my own weekend breakfast rituals On Saturday morning I saw customers in tears over the community’s imminent loss.” Less than six months after its debut, the pandemic hit, hampering Whitener and Ta’s plans for a morning-to-night model. Sidewalk bake sales and other incentives helped keep the business afloat until on-site dining could return. Then, as at many restaurants and bars in the region two entertainment industry strikes in 2023 slowed clientele to a trickle and unrelated interferences and costs — such as months-long street construction or LADWP bills that tripled last year — made the business untenable “I think our ambition and our egos really led us to a lot of optimism that we could do this,” Ta said “I guess you could say I am an optimist or I don’t give up I have wrestled with this daily and nightly Bill Addison reviews All Day Baby in Silver Lake There were days during the pandemic when All Day Baby made only a few hundred dollars a day; even in the following years there were still days it would net as little Ta said that she owed thousands of dollars of back rent to the building’s landlord which had accumulated through a negotiation of partial rent payment during the pandemic When the restaurant suffered multiple break-ins within 10 days in the spring Ta approached her landlord with the hope of discussing rent reduction to offset the cost of repairs but was reminded of the outstanding amount she realized she would have to sell the business After grappling with the decision for months she told staff in October in an announcement at the restaurant; she and some of her employees were crying by the end of it “I wanted to use what little savings or what grant money we received and to be as thoughtful with the cash flow that we did have to just keep finding solutions to mend what was a really difficult operation from the start There were lots of glimmers of hope that maybe we could see it to the other side.” All Day Baby hosted multiple pop-ups and pivots throughout its five years but Ta said the most successful by far was Tet-a-Tet a restaurant-within-a-restaurant that flipped to a Vietnamese-food concept in the evenings and ran for months what was a bustling service “went dark overnight,” and maintaining later business hours with additional staff no longer made financial sense; Tet-a-Tet ended July 1 A major emotional factor in the closure remains “I think in many ways All Day Baby in a different location could totally make it “I never meant to do any of this by myself.” In February, in a shock to the Los Angeles restaurant community and beyond, Whitener died at the age of 36. The acclaimed chef is described as a brother figure to Ta, who then lost a decades-long father figure months later and is still reckoning with the losses while trying to maintain both restaurants. “To do two at the same time and to feel like I want to do it well, it’s very confusing,” she said. “It’s hard to sort of push all of that down to just get through the day.” Food Jonathan Whitener, celebrated local chef of Here’s Looking at You and All Day Baby, has died at age 36. Since posting the announcement to Instagram Friday afternoon, hundreds of comments have poured in expressing sorrow, sharing memories and even tagging elected officials in case they could help change this fate. Over the weekend guests filed in ordering tables piled with food, sometimes multiple entrées per person. By noon, Robinson’s pastry case was decimated. Ta characterized the public response as “overwhelmingly lovely and heartbreaking.” But the owner does not want to focus on the heartbreaking aspects of the restaurant’s end, at least not for the next month. “In general, I love a celebration,” Ta said. “I think it’s important. And, you know, we’re not promised tomorrow, so I think we need to maximize and squeeze out all the juice of today as we can. I definitely do not want to make this about being sad.” All Day Baby is located at 3200 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. Its final day of service is Dec. 15. Stephanie Breijo is a reporter for the Food section and the author of its weekly news column. Previously, she served as the restaurants and bars editor for Time Out Los Angeles, and prior to that, the award-winning food editor of Richmond magazine in Richmond, Va. Born and primarily raised in Los Angeles, she believes L.A. to be the finest food city in the country and might be biased on that count but doesn’t believe she’s wrong. World & Nation Step into the enchanting world of Swan Lake a masterpiece of classical ballet that has mesmerized audiences for generations with exquisite dancing enchanting music and a timeless tale of love and loss Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen’s exquisite production follows the Swan Queen Odette and Prince Siegfried in a tale of romance is historically considered the finest piece of classical choreography for the corps de ballet The production showcases the technical precision and emotional tonality of dozens of dancers brilliantly transformed by Robert Perdziola’s impeccable costume design and set to the timeless score by Tchaikovsky Boston Ballet’s internationally acclaimed performances of classical combined with a dedication to world-class dance education and community initiatives have made the institution a leader in its field with a 61-year history of promoting excellence and access to dance PRIVACY POLICY | PRIVACY SETTINGS | | ADVERTISE | ACCESSIBILITY Sylvio Martins & Brant Cox Ah, Silver Lake. The golden hills of the trendy people. There’s a reservoir that you absolutely can’t (nor should) swim in, boutiques where you can buy vintage Italian sunglasses, and coffee shops that smell like Aesop soap. Silver Lake will always have its fans and haters—and its New York transplants—but everyone can agree that it’s home to a high density of fantastic restaurants. Here are the ones you should be eating at. California 90026">.css-56eu0z{width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;line-height:1em;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray100);vertical-align:middle;fill:currentColor;}1710 Silver Lake Blvd Los Angeles People pack into Bar Siesta like Spanish sardines, which, given that it’s a collaboration between the Botanica people and a trendy tinned fish company People here like to split bottles of rioja and snack on conservas straight from the tin there’s also a sizable tapas menu with tortilla española Whether you duck in for cider and snacks or a full meal this is one of the neighborhood’s best hangs California 90026">3536 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles Armenian Café Tropical Cuban Cafe Tropical has changed ownership a few times over the years but this 50-year-old bakery on Sunset hasn’t veered far from its Cuban roots like their famous cubano sandwich and golden-crusted pastelitos with sweet cheese and guava paste But it's additions like an excellent BEC on cushiony coco bread and a spicy jerk chicken sandwich that we're most excited to pair with our midday cafe cubano with just a row of tables and a small sidewalk patio usually occupied by friends collaborating on a poetry zine So come early for a guaranteed seat inside Silver Lake’s unofficial social club 8.1Azizam 2943 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles The Ruby Fruit is a fun natural wine bar that also happens to be LA's first lesbian bar in about a decade There are a handful of places to sit inside but the party spills out onto the sidewalk and even the parking lot on a nightly basis Bring your laptop and come for lunch when this strip mall spot serves some excellent daytime dishes like a mortadella as well as loaded curly fries and an open-faced tuna melt topped with a handful of chips Indian This Indian sports bar offers stimulation with a capital S There are three giant flatscreen TVs on each wall showing any game you can imagine and the dining room uses mid-century modern furniture and neon lights in a way that reminds us of a vintage arcade Thin-crust pizzas come topped with saag gravy Wings are doused in masala and Kashmiri red chilis Come to watch (but not really watch) a game but also for casual hangs with friends who want to eat something memorable How to get into Pijja Palace.css-a52oel{min-height:auto;margin-top:var(--chakra-space-4);}.css-orc1vi{font-family:var(--chakra-fonts-standard);font-weight:400;margin:var(--chakra-space-0);padding:var(--chakra-space-0);font-size:0.9375rem;line-height:1.6;font-style:normal;margin-bottom:var(--chakra-space-6);}Reservations are released seven days in advance at midnight and they’re infamously gone within seconds If you’re not the type to chase a reservation just borrow our move and show up at 5pm when they open Unless there’s a Dodger or Lakers or Rams game PlayUnmute8.3Ceviche Project Night + Market Song Thai The second location of the massively popular Thai restaurant might not have the part-time setting and beer towers like its original Sunset Strip locale, but its kitschy feel is the perfect match for Silver Lake. This is some of the finest Thai food in the city, in a casual setting suited for almost anything just be sure to order the larb and plenty of natural wine to wash it all down PlayUnmute8.1L&E Oyster Bar 1637 Silver Lake Blvd Los Angeles Seafood Of course the oysters here are spectacular (creamy and briny like someone hand-delivered them from the ocean) but this neighborhood restaurant also serves a solid burger and a wedge salad that's heavy on bacon bits There’s an upstairs space with a limited menu and Happy Hour specials and they’ve also taken over the sidewalk out front where well-dressed couples always seem to be sipping white negronis and smiling PlayUnmute8.0Maury's Bagels Spoon & Pork LaSorted's Pizza Pizza We first became obsessed with La Sorted’s brick-oven pizza as a pop-up you’ll find them at a takeout window in Silver Lake or the power that comes with being so close to Dodger Stadium but this iteration of La Sorted's has earned a place in the LA pizza pantheon as well as our stomachs and toppings range from burrata to artichoke pesto to vodka cream sauce So Sweet Boy,” a version of the now-ubiquitous pepperoni and hot honey combo set off with Fresno chiles and fresh garlic PlayUnmute7.7Greekman’s 2619 W Sunset Blvd Patio Los Angeles This lively Greek spot in Silver Lake (formerly Freedman’s) feels like a remnant of summer that never left The dining room is adorned with miniature Greek busts and there’s a blue and white patio in the parking lot that—at least after a few bottles of Greek wine—looks a little like a terrace in Mykonos and the correctly advertised “very lemony” potatoes 7.6Botanica 1620 Silver Lake Boulevard Los Angeles Whenever we feel like eating half the produce at the farmers market in one sitting veggie-leaning Levantine spot is textbook pleasant and the seasonal menu is full of simple three-ingredient plates that look like they belong in a Flamingo Estate newsletter Botanica is seasonal so expect frequent menu changes but examples of previous produce-centric hits include a white beet salad with punchy sour cherries and seared snap peas under a layer of crispy sea moss 7.5 Playita Guisados is responsible for this walk-up mariscos stand on Sunset Blvd you still have a good number of options—flour or corn tortillas whether to rip into the bag as soon as it’s ready or wait until you get to the table like a civilized person Both shrimp and fish tacos are beer-battered and have a nice crunch and their seafood-packed campechana is the ideal snack while strolling around the neighborhood PlayUnmute7.4Omakase By Osen Bob’s Big Boy The diner is home to the Big Boy Hamburger which is believed to be the first double decker burger Friday nights at Bob’s are inseparable from the fabric of Toluca Lake even if the iconic coffee shop and diner is technically located in Burbank © Hillary Jackson If you’re tired of the same old shops, take a refreshing stroll down Riverside Drive. The short stretch offers a handful of niche shops and boutiques with no chain retailers in sight. Reitzhaus hones in on the details that make the house a home. Find the perfect gift at Pergolina which has products with a modern European flare Rose and Sage boutique curates women’s clothing to keep it on trend and high quality À la Mutt pampers paws and keeps a water bowl out front © Hillary Jackson The director of films including Pretty Woman, The Princess Diaries 2 and the creator of Happy Days, Garry Marshall teamed up with his daughter to open the Falcon Theatre in 1997 The theatre’s five show season runs from August through April and features performances ranging from musicals to plays In the past the Falcon has teamed up with Troubadour Theatre Company to perform hits like As U2 Like It It’s a Stevie Wonderful Life and A Charlie James Brown Christmas If you volunteer as an usher or work as a parking lot attendant Grab A Cup Of Coffee At Priscilla’s Cafe © Hillary Jackson Ride your bike to Priscilla’s, and sip a cup of coffee in the cozy neighborhood coffee shop or sit outside amongst a horde of people who are probably discussing screenplays Priscilla’s local charm keeps it constantly bustling you can also take home the beans or tea by the pound Originally opened in a gas station where the Falcon Theatre is currently located the company moved to its current location in 1993 A mural of the English countryside adorns the wall Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy © Hillary Jackson Toluca Lake may be small, but there’s no shortage of places to enjoy brunch. Patys and Bob’s Big Boy both serve up hearty diner breakfasts that are available all day Aeirloom Bakery specializes in brunch and lunch If you’re mourning the possibility of life without Roscoe’s try Aeirloom’s Simply Southern chicken and mini waffles topped with bacon If you want something on the healthier side © Hillary Jackson If you’re missing plants Large trees line many of the streets and provide shade necessary for non-succulent-type plants to grow into a floral oasis Literally stop to smell the roses on Moorpark across from Bob Hope’s former home and fantasize what it could possibly look like (large hedges block the view) and in the process of taking it all in you may stumble on a celeb’s house or two Toluca Lake has been home to stars for years its namesake lake is only available for views via the Lakeside Golf Club and surrounding houses so some people live in the neighborhood their entire lives and never see the lake The neighborhood sushi powerhouse serves up fresh sushi and sashimi in an intimate Start off with some truffle edamame before trying the signature Lemon Roll Finish off strong with a slice of flourless chocolate cake and green tea ice cream Make a reservation if you want to eat at a reasonable time © Hillary Jackson Just north of the Riverside stretch on Lankershim is Haha Café a comedy club offering laughs seven nights a week but is known to feature big name acts like comedian Jerry Garcia every once and a while Celebrate The Holidays Natural Feature © Hillary Jackson It’s never hard to find parking in Toluca Lake dressed as everything from Elsa to Spiderman and their families bus in from around the city Zombies and graveyard scenes dot some yards Halloween décor is quickly replaced with Christmas lights and snowmen and most of the businesses and restaurants on Riverside open their doors and give out refreshments In addition to all of the freebies and hot chocolate you could possibly drink a truck featuring a choir dressed as Santa Claus drives up and down the street caroling See & Do The Top 10 Things To See And Do In Toluca Lake See & Do Top Things To See And Do In Walnut Creek See & Do The Most Beautiful Forests In California See & Do The Top Things To Do In The Sunset District Guides & Tips The Coolest Neighborhoods to Visit in San Jose See & Do Top Things To See And Do In Foster City See & Do 9 Unmissable Attractions In Moraga Guides & Tips Must-Sees on a Road Trip From LA to Big Sur See & Do 37 Must-Visit Attractions in the United States the Californian "Town" at The Center of the World See & Do 15 Stunning Natural Wonders in Central America That Will Take Your Breath Away Guides & Tips From Denver to Moab on the Rocky Mountaineer US: +1 (678) 967 4965 | UK: +44 (0)1630 35000 tripssupport@theculturetrip.com © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd a fresh bloom of Southern California wildflowers (usually) appears Here are the best places to see the blossoms a few of our favorite destinations for wildflowers have reported some action—with more blooms possibly on the way The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve Chino Hills State Park and Carrizo Plain have all seen an increase in wildflowers (though overall the forecast is still “limited,” according to California State Parks due to below-average rainfall in fall and winter) which releases helpful weekly status updates Please be responsible when visiting the sites below; remain on marked trails and don’t trample the flowers Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time OutPoppies are beautiful when they cover the desert hillsides in orange flowers. But poppies are also fickle: If there’s too much rain, the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve can only expect a moderate poppy season Not a great bloom either (but you could still potentially see some other wildflowers) Photograph: Michael JulianoChino Hills may never achieve full-blown super bloom status, but the state park pretty much looks like the Shire after a wet winter (and heavy rain will often close the sopping wet trails for a couple of days) As of early April, rain has caused more wildflowers to pop up along the hillsides and trails, with “several species starting to show their colors,” according to California State Parks canterbury bells and arroyo lupine scattered throughout—and even some California poppies in patches around the park including near the Bane Canyon Kiosk. Regardless of whether or not there’s a full-scale bloom on the way and just before it turns toward its terminus you’ll find a dirt parking lot where Bane Canyon Road turns into Telegraph Canyon Road Follow the signs for the Bane Ridge Trail and—in those years when they actually bloom—this is usually one of the easiest-to-reach spots for poppies You’ll need to pay to park ($10 for the day) though it’s free in the residential area near the entrance—but you’ll be tacking two to three hilly Photograph: Courtesy Douglas Croft/Bureau of Land ManagementThis sprawling grassland in southeastern San Luis Obispo County may stretch past what we’d typically consider Southern California but the three-hour trip is often well worth it after a wet winter Make no mistake: On most days you’ll find an arid dry lake bed at the center of this national monument which is bisected by the San Andreas Fault But if the conditions are just right—as they memorably were in 2017—you may spot a couple of weeks where the hillsides turn into rolling carpets of daisies you’ll find a small display of delicate-looking phacelia as well as goldfields along Soda Lake Road. Just a heads-up if you do visit the park: Some roads are wet and muddy and no towing services are readily available in the relatively remote area Photograph: ShutterstockTake a hike along the top of the iconic Malibu cliff and you’ll find bundles of giant coreopsis that turn from dusty green to lively yellow each winter and spring there were clusters of the yellow flowers visible on the hillside—though not blanketing it. They should stick around for quite a few weeks (last year’s bloom stretched throughout April) You’ll find a very limited number of parking spots on Cliffside Drive and zero parking in the surrounding neighborhoods But thankfully you can reach the flowery bluff via a lovely (and uphill but not punishingly so) hike from the sandy beach below Photograph: ShutterstockAfter a wet winter, you may find this iconic desert environment spotted with globemallow You also might even find a temporary lake: In 2024 some heavy February rainfall briefly filled Badwater Basin with water It’s also roughly in the same direction as South Lake Park in San Marcos a small hillside trail on the northern edge of San Diego County that was blanketed with lilacs last year But we don’t think either are really worth the multi-hour trek at this point Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time OutMarked by traffic nightmares brief closures and the crush of thousands of visitors Walker Canyon in Lake Elsinore was a super bloom sensation in 2019 The hillside trail was covered with eye-poppingly beautiful carpets of poppies and other colorful flowers—with Disneyland-sized lines of people snaking their way through them It caused such a nightmare for locals that the City of Lake Elsinore flat-out closed the area by the canyon to both cars and pedestrians in 2023 and 2024 in anticipation of a super bloom that never actually arrived So far this year looks like a bloom bust too, with nothing but barren hillsides so far. (The city formerly had a livestream of the trail but right now it literally just shows a dumpster.) If you’re simply looking for a floral backdrop in that general direction of SoCal, consider venturing another hour south along the freeway toward the Flower Fields in Carlsbad These perfectly manicured rows of planted flowers are a little less magical than hillsides blanketed in poppies but they’re still visually stunning—and way more predictable Photograph: ShutterstockWhen Walker Canyon closed in 2023, Diamond Valley Lake’s 1.3-mile seasonal wildflower trail quickly emerged as a fair substitute The typically dry terrain was turned a lush green and covered with patches of orange poppies Though the trail is now open for the season (Wed–Sun) you won’t really see any flowers at all yet—and the recreation area doesn’t expect there to be a big bloom In those years when there is a brilliant bloom You’ll want to arrive early with cash for the entrance fee ($4 per person) and prepare to wait in a line of cars Parking ($11) is available at the marina (2615 Angler Ave); from there follow the Lakeview Trail for about a half mile and you—and the crowd in front of you—will reach the wildflower loop it’s still a remarkable spot that’s worth a visit any time of year both of which flank the western end of the range Try taking the Chumash Trail; it starts at PCH and is a steep climb where chocolate lily and globe gilia are known to grow along the ridgeline at Rancho Sierra Vista near Thousand Oaks where you can walk the rolling hills in serch of wildflowers under the shadow of Boney Mountain Photograph: Time Out/Michael JulianoThere’s always something in bloom at these splendid spots The 38 Best Tacos in Los Angeles The Best Barbecue Restaurants in Los Angeles, According to Eater Editors The Hottest New Restaurants in Los Angeles The neighborhood is a bastion of heralded hotspots and charming standbys Silver Lake has gained a reputation for being a dining destination in Los Angeles From the busy stretch of Sunset Boulevard to the small community-focused restaurants around the reservoir the neighborhood punches well above its weight when it comes to eating well Here are the best restaurants in Silver Lake Kenbey is a small Silver Lake sushi restaurant from chef Kenji Koyama who previously headed up Necco in West LA Both omakase and by-the-roll ordering are available The fish quality shines through in the sashimi prepared with blue fin toro vegan options are up to par with the rest of it making for an outstanding lunch option in the area A post shared by 健兵衛 / Kenbey (@kenbey_la) Bulan serves some of the best Thai food in Silver Lake — and it just happens to be entirely vegetarian Find all of the usual Thai classics made with plant-based proteins like tofu and faux steak Most of the menu can be prepared gluten-free Dessert options like mango with sweet coconut rice and banana rolls make for a sweet finish A post shared by (@theboundlessbanana) The Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Los Angeles 23 Essential Los Angeles Vegetarian Restaurants a cafe and wine bar specializing in European wines in the same courtyard as Intelligentsia and Cafe Stella Order wines by the bottle or the glass from the knowledgeable staff or take a tasting class from the in-house sommelier La Pharmacie du Vin serves a tight menu of salads A post shared by La Pharmacie du Vin • Wine Bar (@lapharmacieduvin) The Black Cat may be better known as a bar but it also serves outstanding bistro-style food Start with a cocktail and a cat snack with olives before ordering something heartier like the beef cheek ragu Don’t miss out on the burger — its easily one of the best in town with its thick bistro patty and plush bun A post shared by @theblackcatla has been serving its curated menu of Taiwanese and Chinese classics since 2014 Seasonal produce is sourced from the owner’s family farm and fresh — making it both a neighborhood standby and a destination for diners craving dan dan noodles Pine & Crane holds up spectacularly well to take out A post shared by Pine & Crane (@pineandcrane) The 14 Best Places to Order Refreshing Cocktails and Drinks in LA Mini Kabob chef-owner Armen Martirosyan’s Mexican Armenian pop-up has settled nicely into a permanent spot on Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake The menu reads like the ultimate Mexican Armenian mashup with falafel tacos like the shrimp burrito that’s served with Thai basil and toum Add in an order of papas for the table — no meal here is complete without these crispy cottage fries tossed in Aleppo pepper it's still a party practically every night at Night + Market The restaurant serves a wide range of classics like pad thai and papaya salad plus more unique dishes including a catfish tamale and a grapow Crunchwrap Supreme with khao soi queso The menu comes with strict instructions for dining in as well with a note reading: “It’s always appropriate to order a bottle of wine,” in a bold red font That’s for the best since their wine menu is extensive and excellent Night + Market also operates two other locations across Los Angeles in West Hollywood and Venice 15 Excellent Dinner Deals for DineLA Restaurant Week 17 Irresistibly Spicy Dishes in Los Angeles Maury’s continues to stand out amid LA’s influx of bagel shops in recent years The middle-of-the-neighborhood hotspot is doing some of the best bagel sandwiches anywhere It helps that owner Jason Kaplan and his crew are also among the nicest people in town but adding some cream cheese and lox really makes the chewy exterior and flavorful toppings shine Vegan cashew spread is also available if avoiding dairy taking the bagel to a nearby park is a sure bet for a good time 15 Destinations for Supreme Bagel Satisfaction in Los Angeles Spoon & Pork humbly began as a food truck before it expanded into a brick-and-mortar space in Silver Lake The thoughtful dishes pay homage to the comfort foods friends Raymond Yaptinchay and Jay Tuga ate while growing up in the Philippines — think sisig with Duroc pork jowl The 18 Essential Filipino Restaurants in Los Angeles 15 Delectable Restaurants in LA’s Sawtelle Japantown Azizam has taken over the former Flore Vegan space in Silver Lake after years of serving its homestyle Persian food out of pop-ups across Los Angeles Start by building a mazeh (also commonly spelled as mezze) plate of cold dishes like olives and wild shallot yogurt; the mezze plate comes with a choice of two dishes Larger dishes include kofteh tabrizi (braised beef and rice meatball) and turmeric braised chicken The kuku sandwich with a vegetable frittata on barbari bread is a worthy addition to any meal and make sure to leave room for a dessert like sholezard (saffron rice pudding) or a Persian cream puff with rosewater cream The Best Restaurants for Lunch in Los Angeles The Best Persian Restaurants in Los Angeles In early 2022, chef Eric Park and his wife Miriam opened a minimalist cafe that pays homage to New York City bodegas while deftly weaving Korean and SoCal influences into its casual menu. Kim’s sandwiches are the stars from a spicy house-made pork bulgogi roll to a classic chopped cheese and a Big Apple-style bacon sourced from Korean American roaster House Roots 20 Seriously Decadent Breakfast Sandwiches in Los Angeles Osen Izakaya is a neighborhood Japanese restaurant along Sunset Boulevard It specializes in kushiyaki (Japanese skewers) and offers meat including a toro unagi bowl with fatty tuna and charcoal-grilled eel Make sure to make a reservation on busy nights as the wait times can get long A post shared by いざかやおせん - Izakaya Osen (@osen_izakaya) LaSorted’s started as a porch pop-up before moving into a Ford Econoline and then into a storefront on Sunset Boulevard a meatball hoagie big enough to quell any lunch hunger or the mortadella-stuffed focaccia sandwich the pizza menu also offers Sicilian square slices The Best Dishes Eater LA Editors Ate This Year Tacolina and the attached cocktail bar Jaguar Room have brought a piece of the jungle to the former De Buena Planta space in Silver Lake Coming from the team behind Blue Plate Oysterette and Blue Plate Taco Tacolina serves a Baja-inspired menu in an outdoor dining space surrounded by plants and trees Split chips and guacamole and shrimp agauchile alongside cochinita tacos head to the Jaguar Room for cocktails made with Mexican-produced spirits like the Hibiscus Breeze with mezcal street parking in Silver Lake can get tricky The Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Los Angeles This tiny all-day spot sells focaccia sandwiches and more that are best enjoyed at one of the sidewalk tables with an espresso Focaccia sandwich fillings include caponata and a sweet treat like the tiramisu or bomboloni Ceci’s is now serving cheese-stuffed focaccia at night between 5 p.m The Best Italian Restaurants in Los Angeles Pijja Palace is the type of place that could only exist in LA The menu’s Indian Italian mashups include crisp-bottomed bar-style pizzas topped with the likes of peri peri vindaloo as well as a sublime tomato masala-napped rigatoni A variety of spiced and saucy wings lend themselves to the restaurant’s sports bar vibes Don’t skip the playful cocktails or unparalleled cardamom soft serve with Oreo cookies Opened by food journalists Heather Sperling and Emily Fiffer in 2017 Botanica has become an essential addition to the neighborhood Despite a few different chefs heading up the kitchen over the years the restaurant and marketplace’s healthy-living ethos and sunny back patio vibes continue to resonate at brunch and beyond A post shared by Botanica Restaurant & Market (@botanicafood) Where to Sip a Spritz in Los Angeles This Summer Though the wave of Spanish restaurants around Los Angeles has crested somewhat after a torrid 2022 and 2023 Bar Siesta has arrived in the former Alimento space in Silver Lake to remind Angelenos of the enduring charm of tapas with a crisp glass of vermouth Bar Siesta comes from Botanica co-owner Heather Sperling who met Siesta tinned fish company founders Lucia Flors and Carlos Leiva the trio forming a bond over their love of Spanish food and culture expect a wide array of classic bites made with seasonal farmers market produce from former Rustic Canyon chef Keith Philips like thrice-cooked Weiser potatoes with aioli and chicory and persimmon salad with Manchego The Most Romantic Restaurants in Los Angeles Andrew Ryce Lee Ga is one of our favorite spots in Koreatown for ice-cold naengmyeon Rosemead Northern Chinese spot Good Alley in Rosemead draws large crowds for its incredible soup dumplings Historic Filipinotown Woon is a casual Chinese spot in Historic Filipinotown that’s great for a quick lunch Pine & Crane is an excellent Taiwanese/Chinese spot in the heart of Silver Lake. Andrew lives in LA and is a Senior Editor on the Expansion team helping to expand coverage in cities around the US and Canada. LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio, a member-supported public media network. One of Los Angeles’ oldest green spaces, MacArthur Park, is on its way to being made whole again. The city tried to sell it off for a bottom-barrel price, but it failed to draw any interest. The land then went from swamp to dump as people piled trash and animal carcasses rotted away. But after Angelenos began to move to the Westlake neighborhood around it, they campaigned for improvements, and it transformed over the years. As L.A. grew through the decades, so did our transportation routes. There were proposals drawn up to achieve this through other means, like a $250,000 plan to build a bridge over the lake, but in the end, the city chose a cheaper option — simply extending the road, at $93,000 (equivalent to $2.1 million today). The cut-through change wasn’t welcomed by all, however. The Wilshire Community Council protested the move in 1932 and residents organized to urge city leaders to stop. In October of that year, 300 residents went before the Public Works Committee of the City Council to voice a unanimous dissent. But the city moved forward, and in 1934, they constructed the road that took Wilshire Boulevard into the park, through the lake, to the other side. The lake was drained temporarily as teams filled in the dirt foundation. At the time, the road it connected to was Orange Street, but it was all renamed to Wilshire later. The contentious history mirrors issues with the management of MacArthur Park today, with concerns that it isn’t well taken care of. Garrett Snyder Cafe Triste is a wine bar that doubles as a clubhouse for people who "know the DJ." It's the perfect place to kick off a night in Chinatown calm sushi bar in Silver Lake with mediocre food The Ruby Fruit is more than just a Silver Lake wine bar and a daytime diner with excellent comfort food Garrett is a lifelong Californian who's covered the LA dining scene as a writer/editor since 2012 He'll drive any distance for great food If you buy something from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy Its menu will include regional specialties like noodles and dumplings Next up are the all-day Italian restaurant Bar di Bello from Alex Wilmot (formerly of Gigi’s), Michael Kassar (owner of Wexler’s Deli and Organic Oren), and Kristin Olszewski (founder of Nomadic Wines) and a second branch of Cypress Park’s Loquat Coffee Both businesses are set to debut in spring 2025 The uber-popular daytime Vietnamese spot Nep Café recently introduced a new menu exploring “Vietnam as it is now,” a collection of traditional and inventive dishes that reflect Vietnam’s dynamic dining scene New menu items include a curry crab omelet a duo of pastas — bone marrow pasta and salted egg yolk pasta — and sticky rice with a whole chicken leg A new restaurant called Verde from partners Koire Rogers and Anthony Laborin debuted in mid-November in Costa Mesa at 2675 Irvine Avenue The two-story spot features California cooking from chef Paula Balderrama (formerly of Pizzeria Mozza Folks Pizzeria) including dishes like a ribeye cap topped with anchovy herb butter and barramundi with mashed parsnip and walnut crumble Xiao long bao powerhouse Din Tai Fung just released the most adorable Christmas tree ornaments in time for the holidays. The pair of ornaments, which feature a smiling soup dumpling nestled in a steamer basket and the now-iconic Din Tai Fung takeout bag, are sold together for $38 At Tuesday’s Economic Development and Technology Committee meeting officials committed to examining revitalization strategies for North Lake Avenue in early 2025 The discussion emerged during a review of items for future agendas Councilmembers focused on the stark contrasts between North Lake Avenue and the city’s various other commercial corridors “What can we do to support our current businesses there How can we attract more businesses?” said Councilmember Jessica Rivas “We’ve got a lot of vacant properties the Roscoe’s [Editor — Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘N Waffles was shuttered in June] Kaiser [Kaiser Permanente’s former facility on N Lake at Villa has now been closed for 10 years]… It’s also been an area particularly hit hard by or dealing with with unhoused folks being around and looking for shelter in different places.” Kaiser … It’s also been an area particularly hit hard by or dealing with [Editor — Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘N Waffles was shuttered in June While a traditional Business Improvement District has been explored previously for North Lake Avenue Economic Development Director David Klug noted past attempts have failed “We tried it several years ago to have a bid and the merchants typically are in favor of it but the property owners are not,” Klug explained suggesting the city might “explore some other alternative maybe a business-based improvement district rather than a property owner business improvement district.” The concerns about North Lake Avenue come as South Lake Avenue shows signs of revitalization benefiting from recent Metro-funded pedestrian improvements and the impending arrival of Wedbush Securities (which announced plans last month to move from Los Angeles to Pasadena during the first half of 2025) some new businesses have chosen to open elsewhere in the city including La Michoacana De Dena at 1373 N Lake Ave. Vice Mayor Steve Madison addressed what he descrobed as a broader need for business development north of the freeway “Whether or not it’s North Lake I would love to see to put some thought into where we could focus on business in the north part of the city,” Madison said “The other place that maybe is a logical choice is [the Lincoln Ave corridor] because that specific plan is ripe for development.” In a related discussion about the City launch of a small business shop local campaign on November 30 (Small Business Saturday) Hampton specifically requested information about how many North Lake area businesses were included in the campaign which will offer free Canvas tote bags at participating locations which tracks business outreach through use of the Bludot Business Retention and Expansion platform has indicated it plans to bring back specific proposals for North Lake Avenue development in early 2025 More » The ‘Humming-Byrd’ House: A Mid-Century Storybook Ranch Surrounded by Nature Pasadena Now has been published daily since April 2004 and is among the very oldest continuously operated community news websites in the U.S Pasadena Now strives to publish a full spectrum of news and information articles in service to the entire community The publication will remain free to readers and will not erect paywalls Copyright © 2025. Pasadena Now | Terms of - Service | Privacy Policy | CA Notice of Collection RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds offer another way to get Pasadena Now content Subscribe to our feeds to get the latest headlines summaries and links back to full articles – formatted for your favorite feed reader and updated throughout the day American Beauty’s casual burger walk-up in Venice has become so popular it's spurred standalone locations in Silver Lake and there’s good reason for it—it serves one of the best most affordable smashburgers in town. For only $4.35 you can snag a straightforward wholly satisfying single patty with American cheese house sauce and grilled onions on a potato bun just a few blocks from Venice Beach You can also pick up dipped soft-serve cones in flavors like mint chip and salted caramel Print The Melrose Triangle mixed-use development project — with 80 residential units a two-level cafe and retail shops — was expected to transform a highly visible intersection in West Hollywood Instead, with construction on hold, the site has become a large, swampy pool that neighbors have nicknamed “WeHo Lake” because of the accumulation of green-hued water, presumably colored by algae. Over the last several months, the water has inundated the construction site at the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Melrose Avenue, providing a home for a new type of tenant —mosquitoes, ducks and other water-loving critters, residents say. It is unclear when the structural part of the project will begin. Jack Kurchian, a project manager for developer Charles Co., told The Times that the water began to stagnate after many of the 34 groundwater pumps installed on the property were vandalized. The pumps have since been repaired and the water level has been reduced, but the company is getting additional pumps to remove the rest of the water. “It’s been receding. We’ve probably pumped it down two or three feet already with the pumps that are there,” Kurchian said. “It’s just not happening fast enough.” West Hollywood city officials said the development is situated on a high water table where the ground soil is more saturated. The city’s code enforcement team gave the property owner a notice of violation June 24 and is working with the owner to ensure that the water is drained, according to a city news release. The city said Los Angeles County West Vector Control District inspectors have visited the construction site to monitor mosquito activity , but the agency could not be reached Friday to comment further. Kurchian said representatives told him they did not find active mosquitoes. Business Plans to build an office tower overlooking the Los Angeles River in the downtown Arts District have been canceled in the face of vast office vacancies Video recently taken at the site shows a pair of ducks swimming in the murky water The development has been in the works for at least a decade but has hit roadblocks including a lawsuit that questioned the adequacy of the city’s environmental review of the project Local advocacy groups, including the Los Angeles Conservancy, had called for developers to preserve the former building on the site, which housed the Jones Dog & Cat Hospital as part of the project. They cited its importance as one of the city’s few examples of Streamline Moderne commercial architecture. The building was demolished in 2018. The former talk show host and actress lost her Malibu home in the L.A Gabrielle Rockson is a staff writer-reporter for PEOPLE She joined PEOPLE in 2023 and covers entertainment and human interest stories CraSH/imageSPACE/Shutterstock; Ricki Lake/Instagram Well before the jacaranda trees bloom and just as the California poppies begin to flower Los Angeles also greets the springtime with cherry blossom season though some cherry blossoms began blooming as early as February this year. As of mid-March cherry blossoms are in full bloom at the Huntington and you can still find some at South Coast Botanic Garden Descanso Gardens and the Japanese Garden near Lake Balboa are also boasting some blossoms You’ll also find some cherry blossom festivals, where a handful of Southern California cities salute their Japanese roots. Oddly enough, while some of these fests take place in parks and along city streets adorned with those delicate pink flowers, others don’t actually feature any cherry trees so we suggest checking each spot (Instagram tends to be particularly useful) for up-to-the-minute photos before you trek on over RECOMMENDED: Where to see wildflowers in Southern California the Pink Cloud blossoms are finishing their bloom cycle and the Akebono and Beni Hoshi blossoms (the delicate ones by the Japanese garden’s creek) have finally started to bud a recycled oasis that’s fed by the water reclamation plant next door. I visited March 18 and found some really beautiful full cherry blossom trees on a little path just past the admin building (a fellow bloom hunter snapping pictures told me the full bloom likely won’t happen until later this month or April Photograph: Courtesy 2nd & PCHLong Beach shopping center 2nd & PCH celebrates the spirit of cherry blossoms with this festival and marketplace. Don’t expect to see blossoming trees live Japanese taiko drumming and flowery photo ops with characters like Pikachu 2nd & PCH, 6480 Pacific Coast Hwy Spend an afternoon underneath Torrance’s cherry blossoms as dancers and Japanese folk musicians perform at this annual Pan-Asian celebration you’ll also find a craft fair with everything from ceramics to intricate textiles handcrafted by local artisans Torrance. Mar 30 11am–4pm; free Photograph: ShutterstockWhile Monterey Park may be best known locally for its concentration of Chinese culture, the city honors its Japanese influences with this free fest Photograph: Courtesy ESGVJCCYou won’t actually see any blossoms here, but you can get a taste of Japanese culture at this East San Gabriel Valley celebration Scope out an afternoon of dance and taiko drumming while snacking on local bites Photograph: Courtesy HB Central ParkHead to Huntington Beach’s hopefully-blossoming cherry tree grove for a festival that blends the traditional with the comtemporary dance and musical performances by ensembles from around Southern California as well as cosplay contests and video game tournaments. For food, there’s plenty to pick from at the Sakura Night Market.Huntington Beach Central Park Shop at NBA Store The Los Angeles Lakers’ 2024-25 City Edition uniform celebrates the legacy of “The Lake Show,” a concept that embodies the Lakers’ unique style and commitment to excellence the Lakers have journeyed through highs and lows with each season marked by a flair that sets them apart from other teams The “Lake Show” isn’t just about winning; it’s about performing with passion and representing the city of Los Angeles with pride This year’s City Edition uniform reflects that legacy incorporating rich shades of purple and the Lakers’ classic font with gold accents symbolizing the team’s “gold standard” — a standard of success that has fueled the franchise for decades The jersey features 'Lake Show' across the chest for the first time in team history Bronny James scores 6 points with 4 assists and 3 rebounds in his 1st G League game The Lakers' star is off to a dominant start as the season-long chase for MVP begins Tournament MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee past Oklahoma City 97-81 in the Emirates NBA Cup title game Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones glamour up alongside Angel Reese for the annual fashion event Kenny Atkinson experienced a setback on his coaching journey it fueled the 2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year Follow the NBA Playoffs with our Nightly Pulse blog featuring all the latest news scores and highlights from around the league Atkinson guides Cavaliers to a 64-18 record and the No 1 seed in the Eastern Conference during 1st year at the helm RotoWire highlights the top performers after the 2nd full week of the 2025 NBA Playoffs "He figured out a pattern of success," says Zach Hahn who was coached at Butler by Celtics GM Brad Stevens Jan 13, 2025Like many others, actress Ricki Lake recently lost her home in the Los Angeles fires but she continues to keep friends and fans informed about the situation Lake shared a video taken by a friend of the front area of her house after the fire revealing what's left of the estate. "What’s left of our home and garden from the courtyard." She tried to stay positive as she went on, saying, "The Palm trees 🌴 survived! I can’t believe it….And to hear the birds chirping warms my broken heart The Hairspray actress also thanked her friend Kirby Kotler, who appeared to be sharing updates with Lake about her property during the ordeal, writing, "You are an extraordinary human. Thank you for being there with us that terrifying night and thank you for getting this footage Kotler walked through Lake's front yard with a huge palm tree still standing in the middle A lot of her landscaping and some of her outdoor furniture remained showing a small portion that looked to be made of stone or brick still standing while the rest was almost completely destroyed with some of the basic structure still there. Lake's latest update comes only days after she bid farewell to her "dream home," calling it her and husband Ross Burningham's "heaven on earth The place where we planned to grow old together." She also shared a video taken as they left home before the fire came through saying that she was "praying" for the neighborhood homes to survive. "Grateful to have made it out alive and uninjured...No doubt had we stayed Lake went on to thank the firefighters and first responders Next: Ricki Lake Says Celebrity Medium Tyler Henry "Called It" That Her Home Would Burn Down in LA Fires the area's full-tilt transformation to gentrification is nearly complete (peep the Shake Shack Sweetgreen and even Habit Burger along Sunset Boulevard) but just as many locally owned independent restaurants are still thriving in Silver Lake so we rounded up the best of them—and man was it difficult to choose—for the neighborhood's best grub options. Editor’s note: I’ve updated this guide to reflect the impending closure of All Day Baby and added new information on Ceviche Project and Seco (formerly known as Barr Seco) RECOMMENDED: See more in our neighborhood guide to Silver Lake Pijja Palace is a razor-sharp distillation of everything great about dining in Los Angeles: fun gloriously unfussy. The Indian-Italian restaurant-slash-sports-bar took the L.A food world by storm when it opened in 2022 (We recommend trying to snag a reservation or heading here closer to opening.) Whether you're in the mood for wings the playful fusion-style dishes here offer a bounty of textures though you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. RecommendedPhotograph: Patricia Kelly Yeo for Time OutWith a name that fittingly translates to “my dear” in Farsi this casual Persian eatery in Silver Lake takes a page from the Pine & Crane playbook (where co-owner Cody Ma once worked) with counter service and the sort of high-quality cooking you’ll cherish time and time again Ma and his partner Misha Sesar serve an array of delightful homestyle dishes including a standout turmeric-braised jidori chicken (dampokhtak) and matzo-like kofte tabrizi a giant beef meatball that hides a mix of walnuts and dried fruits at the center Smaller mazeh plates like the classic mast-o-musir (shallot garlic and mint oil yogurt) with housemade flatbread and Sesar’s excellent dessert program bookend a delicious meal that showcases a cozier lighter side of Persian cuisine that’s hard to find outside of home kitchens especially on weekends—you’re not the only one chasing this culinary high RecommendedPhotograph: Jakob N. LaymanCasual Pine & Crane still seems to draw as much of a line on the weekends as when it first opened in 2014 you can also find chef-owner Vivian Ku's Taiwanese fare at her other wildly popular restaurant breakfast-serving second location in Downtown L.A But the Silver Lake original's chilled appetizers noodles and rice bowls shine bright as ever particularly for those who aren't trying to spend a ton on lunch or dinner Our favorite dishes here are the mapo tofu scallion pancakes and the pan-fried pork buns also known as shengjianbao (though they're by no means the city's very best).Take one bite of the beef rolls and you'll easily understand why Pine & Crane has long been the go-option for Taiwanese/Chinese takeout or a casual dine-in meal among Silver Lake residents Photograph: Patricia Kelly Yeo for Time OutSince 1975 this daytime-only joint has served Silver Lake locals first as an ice cream shop then as a Cuban American café known for its strong coffee delicious pastries stuffed with guava and cheese and other everyday bites Now revived after what seemed like a permanent closure last December the new Café Tropical seems intent on preserving the pastry case with a possible return to ice cream scooping form While you’ll still find guava-cheese empanadas Quarter Sheets alum Ed Cornell—one of Café Tropical’s three new owners—is also baking up other treats like seasonal doughnuts and savory pastelitos American Beauty’s casual burger walk-up in Venice became so popular it spurred a standalone location in Silver Lake and there’s good reason for it—the Win-dow serves one of the best smashburgers in town. For only $4.35 you can snag a straightforward house sauce and grilled onions on a potato bun you can also pick up dipped soft-serve cones in flavors like mint chip and salted caramel. Photograph: Courtesy Alan Gastelum; Botanica RestaurantHealth-conscious airy and bright (but with a tad bit of grunge) this all-day eatery is essentially Silver Lake incarnate owners Emily Fiffer and Heather Sperling have built a dedicated following with flavorful light dishes like Turkish eggs and white bean hummus by day and shaved celery root salad and roast chicken with romesco by night well-curated market out front for natural wines and gourmet goods the occasional author talk or wine tasting event and a bevy of floral herbaceous-leaning cocktails and you've got the recipe for an ideal Silver Lake neighborhood restaurant with a little bit of something for everyone RecommendedPhotograph: Courtesy Ashley RandallThis fast-casual walk-up in Silver Lake is the long-awaited original project of Mini Kabob’s Armen Martirosyan the second-generation chef combines Armenian and Mexican foodways in one of the most tantalizing exciting mash-ups we’ve seen in a long time quesadillas and burritos—pair perfectly cooked meats and falafel with delicious sauces like chile de arbol toum (garlic sauce) and fire-roasted pico de gallo we recommend ordering two to three tacos; the heavier burritos and quesadillas just might require an afternoon nap Aleppo pepper-dusted home fries and Armenian sodas a meal here is an everyman’s ticket to an only-in-L.A culinary rollercoaster you’ll want to ride over and over again Photograph: Time Out/Patricia Kelly YeoWhile most pizzas at this strip mall spot are completely vegan (a boon for those who eat Located in northern Silver Lake—close to Frogtown and Atwater Village—Hot Tongue offers delicious freshly made pies both whole and by the slice Pick from the eclectic neon pink shop’s thick Detroit-style squares New York triangles and a gluten-free option All dishes are made with housemade plant-based cheese and toppings that lean more towards seasonal vegetables neighborhood locals and vegans have already gravitated toward the place and you should too—the next time you find yourself in the area One of L.A.’s most beloved bagel pop-ups now operates out of a tiny Silver Lake storefront chewy boiled treats with plenty of cured fish options The shop is about as old-school charming as it gets: There are metal baskets of piles upon piles of the chewy while black-and-white signs display the daily selection of house-made schmears and bagel sandwiches but a little frowny sign hints that owner Jason Kaplan isn’t thrilled about the request What the sign doesn’t tell you is that toasting a bagel removes some of its moisture and chew—and the chewiness of a Maury’s bagel is unparalleled Toppings can skew familiar (whitefish salad) to rare-in-L.A RecommendedPhotograph: Stephanie BreijoOnce a mobile wood-fired pizza pop-up now a permanent wood-fired pizza operation in Silver Lake beautifully bubbled dough with everything from the classics (margheritas and pepps abound) to Italian sausage with kale and razor-thin garlic—owner and pizzaiolo Tommy Brockert has even run a Dodger-dog–inspired pie as a special mozzarella sticks and Italian American-style salads come on La Sorted's housemade foccaccia—including a standout mix of mortadella burrata and pistachio cream that left us dreaming about it for days afterwards RecommendedPhotograph: Patricia Kelly Yeo for Time OutAdobo pork belly nigiri and mushroom salpicao It can only mean one thing: You're at Spoon & Pork L.A.'s finest purveyor of modern Filipino comfort food Though you can also find the restaurant cooking along Sawtelle in West L.A. the original outpost in Silver Lake offers a spacious patio and the same menu of flavorful cuisine mixing traditional Be sure to order their crunchy lechon kawali the first time you visit—or the tokwa made with organic tofu Photograph: Courtesy Ed RudolphThis neighborhood oyster bar channels the spirit of the sort of old-school seafood shack you might expect on a remote oceanfront highway Visitors will find an illuminated sign on the wall announcing the day’s haul of fresh oysters which should always be how your meal starts and the "bouillabasic": a pared-down version of the famous French seafood stew featuring black cod and clams this no-frills café in Silver Lake serves generously portioned traditional American breakfast and lunch plates While you'll find the this location packed with locals nursing their hangovers on late weekend mornings Millie's is also one of the neighborhood's most dependable weekday breakfast joints homemade granola and an array of messes and scrambles that will help you get your life together whether you're on the way to work or trying your best to sober up after a long night out on the town Chef Zach Pollack announced that his Silver Lake pasta spot Alimento will close on September 7 Alimento opened a decade ago on Silver Lake Boulevard near Effie Street and rising costs as contributing factors to Alimento’s closure One glance at the late Jonathan Gold’s 2014 Los Angeles Times review of Alimento reads like a time capsule for Los Angeles and Silver Lake The longtime concert venue Spaceland closed in 2010 which hastened the changes happening on this busy stretch of Silver Lake Boulevard and throughout the area Gold also raved about Pollack’s fusilli with clams and bagna cauda and described the food as “modest but clever.” Pollack hinted at something new in an Instagram post noting the following: “If that day comes and goes and you find yourself hankering for our food to be specific.” Read Pollack’s full Instagram post below A post shared by Zachary Pollack (@zpollack) One of Los Angeles’s most respected burritos hails from Sonoratown, and SF Gate’s Karen Palmer profiled every inch of it “The two burritos at Sonoratown are deceptively straightforward but there’s real care put into every single step of the process the building blocks of everything on the restaurant’s compact menu,” Palmer writes A post shared by Karen Palmer (@karenlpalmer) The San Pedro Fish Market’s longtime web series is now a docuseries called Kings of Fi$H Viewers can follow the family that runs the shop on Amazon’s Prime Video Ask any longtime Gen X or Boomer Angeleno, and they’ll likely have a story about Oki-Dog. The legendary former West Hollywood punk hangout will close on August 31 and reopen at a new location in 2025 A post shared by World Famous Oki-Dog (@worldfamousokidog) At this new-school cevicheria in Silver Lake Peruvian scallop shooters and piled-high Mayan october and shrimp tostadas abound—unlike more traditional-leaning seafood restaurants around town Ceviche Project’s best (and only) dishes are its one-of-a-kind Mexican raw offerings Diners can choose from more than a half dozen seafood varieties from their raw bar including chile de árbol-soaked crab claws and caviar service salsa macha and melon blew my mind when paired with the ultra-tasty corn tostadas this cozy spot on Hyperion Avenue is perfect Just know Ceviche Project typically only accommodates groups of four or fewer; groups any larger than that can email the restaurant to book out the entire bar Tip: While most dishes offer plenty of kick you can also up the ante with the housemade habanero oil available at every table multi-story Mexican restaurant in Los Feliz with unique cocktails and inconsistent food Pizza Mediterranean Bacari Silver Lake is a good brunch option in the neighborhood and has a big outdoor space With a name that fittingly translates to “my dear” in Farsi The Jaguar Room and Baja California-inspired Tacolina emerge inside the former De Buena Planta on Sunset Boulevard On Friday, November 15, Silver Lake scores a new tropical cocktail bar in a familiar lush setting. The Jaguar Room, located next to Tacolina goes into the shuttered De Buena Planta space as an attached bar covered in animal print Jenny Rush from the Blue Plate Restaurant Group in Santa Monica came over from the Westside to operate both businesses The space checked all of Rush’s boxes that she wanted for her next restaurant Tacolina serves Baja California-inspired dishes while Jaguar Room focuses on spirit-forward cocktails walk midway through the patio and veer left to dip into Jaguar Bar The lounge received a full makeover with midcentury modern lighting Rush plans on bringing a piano to the corner for live performances Rush is still working with health department inspectors to approve full cocktail service at its expansive outdoor bar which means Jaguar Bar will handle the demand for now Former Otium bar manager Sam Eppel created the cocktail menu Drinks include a guava Daiquiri; a Hibiscus Breeze with mezcal and sea salt; and the Jaguar Paw with Condesa Gin Eppel uses Abasolo whiskey plus elote and Turkish tobacco bitters for a smoky Diners at Tacolina can order Blue Plate chef Jonathan Juarez’s chicken taquitos and salsa skirt steak placed on fresh corn tortillas The restaurant’s weekend brunch includes breakfast tortas plus steak and eggs with chimichurri and chipotle aioli The Jaguar Room only offers smaller snacks like chips and guacamole Rush hosted a June bargain yard sale for De Buena Planta furnishings and filled Tacolina with custom seating crafted by makers in Michoacán and Jalisco Those who previously visited the plant-based De Buena Planta will notice the changes — mostly in color scheme and layout — immediately and a seasoned restaurant operator should give the Silver Lake venue a little bit more staying power The Jaguar Room and Tacolina are open from 5 p.m Tacolina serves weekend brunch starting at 11 a.m