Los Angeles
Suzanne Goin is a great friend, and her restaurants, Lucques and AOC, are always a great treat whenever I’m in LA. Try’em both! www.lucques.com, www.aocwinebar.com
Osteria Mozza and Pizzeria Mozza
This collaboration between Nancy Silverton and Mario Batali rocks my world when I'm in LA....the food's awesome and check out the new scuola di pizza!
Ask for Ponce.
Spago and Cut
I went to culinary school with Lee Heftner, Wolfgang Puck’s culinary partner
in all of his restaurants. All of their restaurants are great, but I
especially love these two. www.wolfgangpuck.com
Craft
Tom Colicchio opened an outpost of his great NYC place here and it’s every
bit as good as the original. www.craftrestaurant.com
The Bazaar
Jose Andres’ eclectic, really fun restaurant in the SLS Hotel. www.thebazaar.com