The only thing worth braving bad L.A. traffic for? Really good food.
Kogi BBQ Truck
Why Go?: Kogi proves that good food can come on a $2.29 budget.
Local Tip: To locate their daily whereabouts, check their website or Twitter.
Must Try: Blue Moon Mulita — because melted cheese, onions, salsa, and chicken smushed between two toasted tortillas is always a good idea.
Kogi BBQ / Via Flickr: kogibbq
Papa Cristo’s Catering and Greek Taverna
Why Go?: Papa Cristo himself actually mans the counter and serves you fresh Greek food.
Local Tip: Head here on Thursdays for live music and belly dancing.
Must Try: Taramosalata, because who doesn’t want to try Greek caviar?
Franklin / Via dinedelish.com
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Why Go?: All the fresh produce you could ever ask for.
Local Tip: Avoid paying the high prices of the parking garages in the area and park at the garage on 4th St. and Civic Center Drive.
Must Try: Harry’s Berries because it will be the best (strawberry) you’ve ever had.
Leslie Stephens/Food52 / Via food52.com
Sqirl Kitchen
Why Go?: It’s the perfect way to start your day.
Local Tip: Sqirl Away, a takeout extension of Sqirl will open this August.
Must Try: Toast. Whether it’s toast with chocolate ganache, quince pasta, or a fried egg and greens.
Jaime Beechum / Via sqirlla.com
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