Chef

Casey Lane

"The Golden Child: tequila, lime, turmeric, honey."

"El Carmen is a super cool spot, low-key but fun. The chicken enchiladas have a perfectly bitter and spicy mole. It gets me every time."

"I like it 'animal style.' It's so cheap, yet so consistent. It's a great business model: 'This is all we do—like it or love it!'"

"These are the business. We're talking Korean short ribs, wagyu beef, and a perfectly sweet marinade mixed with a little kimchi."

"This is far and away my favorite sushi place in LA, kind of a hole-in-the-wall with a half-drunk chef who closes whenever he wants. The food is absolutely stellar. The Zuke is a perfectly-made roll with great tuna, spicy greens, and a sweet-and-salty glaze."

"Sweet and oozy with Sriracha mayo—just effing delish! It's just damn good. End of story."