Los Angeles

More than a decade after breaking ground on Father’s Office gastropub in Los Angeles, French-trained chef Sang Yoon is still at it, having opened a second location in Santa Monica. The two restaurants serve a signature — and much-loved – burger that was named one of the world’s best by Esquire. We spoke with him about his grilling skillz.

Since closing down his superb Mezze, Food Republic favorite Micah Wexler has set up shop inside Umamicatessen, that downtown LA depository of multiple restaurants under one roof. Wexler is playing with a large question: how do you cook an entire city? Every Thursday, he picks a different element of Los Angeles and cooks a menu to fit the theme. Read on.

There are few things frowned upon more in the dining community than reservation no-shows. In a nutshell, it’s a lose-lose: restaurants lose business and customers hoping to snag a prized table at the latest hotspot are shut out. Restaurants are starting to fight back, via public shaming and policies requiring advance ticket purchase. So, what exactly does the future hold for reservations? We have some ideas.