Happy Friday! Surfing the web this past week led to the find of several articles from New York Magazine and Vogue (among others), touting Los Angeles neighborhoods as the next this and the new that, plus highlighting some great places to eat along the way. I can’t summarize the entire article, but here’s a whiff:
Photo by Larrie Knights
With the exception of some seriously run-down neighborhoods and sketchy gang territory, it’s hard to pinpoint an area of Los Angeles that isn’t so-to-speak “up-and-coming.” Though I’m sure Jamie Brisick of the New York Times did his homework, a friend of mine said in response to the verdict of Highland Park as the newest addition in charming neighborhoods and low-cost eateries, “I think its funny that the nytimes does these articles on these little ‘up-and-coming’ neighborhoods…when, they are in NEW YORK. they wrote an article on the demise of glassell park and eagle rock (which, hello, is directly next door to highland park; same occidental students…), that was completely out-of-touch and inaccurate. i say: nytimes, stick to your burroughs, leave our barrios to the latimes, thankyouverymuch.” Since she grew up here, and I have just three years under my belt, I’ll refrain from a judgment call here.
NEW YORK TIMES: SURFACING: HIGHLAND PARK
The recommended?
Cafe De Leche
Orecul 77
York on York
Johnny’s
While the piece on Highland Park is focused on the bourgeois artists and local fare, Vogue’s article is decidedly posh. James Steingarten chronicles his visit, alongside L.A. Weekly editor-in-chief Laurie Ochoa and her husband Jonathan Gold, to restaurants located in and around Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, read: costly; but he’s right about L.A. Weekly, the local weekly (duh) newspaper. It is a must in L.A. – a well-written, culturally informative, free newspaper.
VOGUE: FAVORITE L.A. RESTAURANTS
The recommended?
The Bazaar
Chung King
Animal Restaurant
Osteria Mozza
Rivera Restaurant
I recommend:
Osteria La Buca: owned by true Italians – the freshest pasta, very romantic.
Street: If you ever wanted to eat hot dogs in a restaurant, this is your place.
Bon Appetit!
NO SAINTS IN L.A. 