Lasita started off as Lasa in 2017 by brothers Chad and Chase Valencia and was a fine dining, tasting menu restaurant before covid. They re-launched as Lasita in 2021 focusing on a more casual approach to their modern filipino fare.

Lasita has done a great job of bridging the gap between fine fining and casual with its modern take on filipino cuisine, centered around a rotisserie, and natural-wine bar program that is hailed by many as delicious, unpretentious, and authentic to its Filipino roots.

Ronan | Fairfax | Los Angeles | California | Opened Sept. 2018

https://www.ronanla.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ronan_la

Ronan is helmed by couple duo Daniel and Caitlin who both worked at now-closed Sotto as well as Alimento before opening Ronan.

The pizza is Neopolitan-style with leopard crusts and sourdough tang that's become a mainstay in the ever-evolving pizza scene in Los Angeles. One thing that sets Ronan apart is its focus on local produce and chef-driven small plates in case you want something other than pizza. There is something for everybody at Ronan.

RVR | Abbot Kinney | Venice Beach | California | Opened Oct. 2024

https://www.instagram.com/rvr.venice/

https://www.rvr.la/

RVR has become one of the hardest reservations to get in Los Angeles, with Travis Lett making his triumphant return to Los Angeles.

RVR's cuisine is a continuation of Letts’ love letter to California produce and Izakaya-style dining, a concept he explored at his former restaurant, MTN. The menu showcases seasonal, locally sourced vegetables often prepared simply but vibrantly.