The booming gothicumbia scene mixes goth counterculture with traditional Latin American cumbia music into a fun, bombastic mix of styles.
From its midcentury modern-meets-Art Deco design to a menu that bursts with punchy, sour, and peppery flavors, the restaurant delivers on all promises you might make about Los Angeles's dining scene to out-of-towners coming in for the weekend. Make a reservation and delight in attentive service, a small but mighty wine list, and snacky starters like shrimp chips and ayam berempah (Malaysian-style fried chicken wings swathed in a sweet chile sauce).
Los Angeles travelers can find a sleek hi-fi hideaway tucked behind the main facade of an Ojai massage parlor. Radio Roma, a new mezcal bar attached to adjacent taquería Taco Roma, takes influences from Mexico City, the Oaxaca region, and even the listening bars of Tokyo, Japan. Music floats from a vintage Klipsch sound system while tacos, like a lamb carnitas rendition with crispy edges, fly from the kitchen.
If you ever visit Cento Pasta Bar, you'll notice every table has a bowl of its spicy pomodoro pasta topped with fluffy truffle ricotta and a pool of shimmering basil oil. There's a reason this is one of the most popular dishes: it's that good, and has remained that good since Cento opened in 2021. The fresh rigatoni gets cooked al dente, giving it a satisfying bite;
For one night only, local chefs Karlo Evaristo (6100 Bread) and Jared Ventura (Studio at the Montage) resurrected their pandemic-era dining concept, Adia, at Newport Beach's Viamara. According to " TimesOC " writer Sarah Mosqueda, Adia "blends Evaristo's Filipino heritage and cooking experience with Ventura's Italian background and cooking skills to create a multi-course, fine dining menu." For this brief revival, the duo was joined by chef Benjamin Martinek, culinary director of Pendry Newport Beach, making it a rare and wondrous event.
Want a little autumn in your August? You're in luck. The seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte has returned to Starbucks menus in the U.S. and Canada. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is Starbucks' most popular seasonal beverage, with hundreds of millions sold since the espresso drink's 2003 launch. It's also produced a host of imitations. Dunkin' introduced pumpkin-flavored drinks in 2007; it beat Starbucks to market this year when its fall menu debuted last week. McDonald's introduced a pumpkin spice latte in 2013.
Shrimp burgers, 'shake it' fries, and unique Korean-inspired offerings differentiate Lotteria's menu, making it a favorite among local diners excited about its American debut.
Owner Theresa Schreiber emphasized the importance of retaining the restaurant's essence while making cosmetic improvements, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere without altering the original layout.