Heading for Los Angeles for the World Series? Dodger Dogs are all well and good, but if you’d rather dine on something other than stadium hot dogs topped with blue cheese, slaw and wing sauce, we’ve got some suggestions.
Guisados
Their tacos have been dubbed the best in Los Angeles by Conde Nast Traveler, which included them in a story about the planet’s best food. That’s high praise indeed. Tasty tacos — the steak picado is braised with bacon! — and chile rellenos within walking distance of Dodger Stadium? Even better. Details: Open daily at 1261 Sunset Blvd.; www.guisados.co.
Grand Central Market
This public food hall near the Broad Museum and Disney Concert Hall is a foodie extravaganza — and it’s two miles from the stadium. Between Wexler’s new-wave deli, Horse Thief BBQ and Olio Wood-Fired Pizzeria, there’s something for everyone. (And if you’re there before 4 p.m., head directly for Eggslut, where the line for divine breakfast sandwiches is intense — and worth it.) Details: The market is open until 10 p.m.; individual vendor hours vary. 317 S. Broadway; www.grandcentralmarket.com.
Bestia
We understand that most Dodgers fans are here for the game, but the antipasti, blistered wood-fired pizzas and pasta at this Italian restaurant in L.A.’s arts district is so incredibly delicious, you might forget all about baseball. Chef Ori Menashe was named one of Food and Wine magazine’s 10 best new chefs in 2015. They were right. Details: Open daily for dinner. Reservations recommended. 2121 Seventh Place; http://bestiala.com/
Otium
There are museum cafes — and then there is Otium, which sits on the plaza next to The Broad museum. It’s run by French Laundry alum Timothy Hollingsworth, which should give you an idea of the fare —za’atar-dusted avocado toast with labne, hamachi with avocado and more. Details: Open Tuesday-Sunday at 222 S. Hope St.; otiumla.com.
Sqirl
Head for the nearby Silver Lake neighborhood to find this hip, casual cafe with a wildly creative menu. It’s run by chef Jessica Koslow, who bills the fresh, seasonal fare as bacon-meets-vegan. Breakfast is served all day, with frittatas, malva pudding cakes and more. Details: Open daily until 4 p.m. at 720 Virgil Ave., No. 4; sqirlla.com.
Philippe the Original
Sure, the name sounds French, but this is no chi-chi, white tablecloth place. It’s a crazy-popular, 100-year-old counter-service spot — and the birthplace of the French Dip Sandwich. Seems the owner, Philippe Mathieu, accidentally dropped a French roll in a saucepan of meat drippings one day and the rest, as they say, is delicious. Details: Open daily at 1001 N. Alameda St.; www.philippes.com.
