South Park wine bar with a large natural wine selection and seasonal, 100% scratch-cooked handmade food from locally sourced ingredients. Also a bottle shop and wine club. Located in San Diego, CA.

Kingfisher Cocktail Bar & Eatery is a Vietnamese-inspired restaurant in San Diego’s Golden Hill neighborhood. Its cooking combines Vietnamese heritage, French influences and California ingredients, complemented by a craft cocktail program.

VACA in Costa Mesa is a Spanish restaurant near Segerstrom Center for the Arts and South Coast Plaza. Chef Amar Santana’s restaurant draws on Spain’s regional cooking and offers dinner, bar service and private-event options.

Heritage Barbecue is a barbecue restaurant in historic downtown San Juan Capistrano, CA. Its official site offers same-day ordering and catering options, with service that may finish early when food sells out.

République is a French-inspired restaurant in Los Angeles' Miracle Mile neighborhood, offering seasonal cuisine in a historic building, alongside a bakery, café, and bar.

Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens is a seasonal restaurant in Corona del Mar led by Chef Rich Mead. Set within Roger’s Gardens, it serves farm-focused California cuisine alongside wine, craft beer and cocktails, with dine-in and takeout options.

Fairfax District Jewish deli and bakery, family-run and a landmark since 1931. Open long hours with a full bakery and the Kibitz Room. Located in Los Angeles, CA.

Dama is a Latin-inspired restaurant and bar in Downtown Los Angeles’ Fashion District, CA. Its tropical setting brings together dinner, cocktails and spaces for private events at City Market South.

Sushi spot in Bankers Hill with signature rolls, premium sashimi, hand rolls and crafted cocktails in a warm, inviting setting. Sister restaurant to Kinme Omakase. Located in San Diego, CA.

L'Hirondelle offers cozy European dining with authentic Belgian and classic French specialties located opposite the San Juan Capistrano Mission.

Hillcrest restaurant known for “twisted farm food” and oversized portions, including sage fried chicken with waffles and big breakfast plates. Located in San Diego, CA.

Petit Trois brings a classic Paris bistro experience to Los Angeles, serving legendary French cuisine by Chef Ludo Lefebvre.

Beachfront breakfast cafe at Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach, open since 1974. Serves breakfast burritos and casual all-day plates. Located in San Diego, CA.

Italian osteria in Laguna Beach serving fresh, authentic dishes prepared with passion, with seasonal truffle and tasting menus and chef’s table nights. Located in Laguna Beach, CA.

Award-winning steakhouse in a historic 1934 home on Pacific Coast Highway, co-owned by hockey Hall of Famer Teemu Selanne. Steaks, chops, poultry, game, seafood and craft cocktails. Located in Laguna Beach, CA.

Tavernetta offers authentic Italian-inspired dining featuring handmade pasta, fresh ingredients, Italian wines, and traditional regional flavors in an elegant atmosphere.

Brunch restaurant in an 1881 house in San Juan Capistrano’s Los Rios Historic District. Serves seasonal Southern-leaning dishes.

Family-run kosher-style deli in Westlake, across from MacArthur Park. Known for its hot pastrami on double-baked rye since 1947. Located in Los Angeles, CA.

Middle Eastern home-style cooking with unexpected takes on classic desserts, from chefs Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis. Includes an on-site coffee & tea shop with pastries, Arabic breakfast and fresh bread. Located in Los Angeles, CA.

Santa Monica Italian deli and market open since 1925. Famous for the Godmother sandwich on house-baked bread, plus imported Italian groceries.

Ocean Beach burger institution founded in 1969, with license-plate walls and surf decor. Known for its bacon cheeseburgers and burger baskets. Located in San Diego, CA.

Antico Nuovo is an Italian restaurant on Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA. Inspired by the Italian countryside, its menu includes focaccia, pasta, roasted and grilled main courses, and ice cream, with wine, sake and beer.

Contemporary fine-dining restaurant in Mission Valley serving premium Angus beef, Wagyu, crafted cocktails, vintage wines, and modern American cuisine. Located in San Diego, CA.

Nashville-style hot chicken from a Chinatown food-truck-turned-restaurant. Choose white or dark meat in heat levels from Country to Howlin’. Located in Los Angeles, CA.