Culinary Passages

Dining

7 Reasons Families Love Pita Bar & Grill Los Angeles

Pita Bar and Grill is our default Sunday night restaurant when the week has been long and nobody wants to make a decision. We found it through inKind, went once, and have been going regularly since. On a recent Sunday, our family decided to try Pita Bar & Grill in Los Angeles, a local spot known for its Middle Eastern flavors, generous portion sizes, and casual, family-friendly atmosphere. We weren’t disappointed. From the hummus and falafel wraps to the crispy french fries that everyone couldn’t stop eating, the evening turned into exactly the kind of meal that makes Sunday nights…

Dining

The Important Pizza Crust at Pizzana

There are two kinds of pizza places in Los Angeles: places that make pizza, and Pizzana. I say this having been to many of the former over the years — the wood-fired Neapolitan spots, the New York slice joints, the Californian variations with unusual toppings — and while most of them are fine, Pizzana is doing something with crust that is qualitatively different enough to justify a specific post about it. This is not a general restaurant review so much as an argument about a single thing done exceptionally well, with everything else I’ve learned from taking my family there…

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The New Ice Cream

Ice cream has come a long way from Thrifty scoops and Baskin Robbins cones. In this guide, we trace the sweet journey from Cold Stone and Pinkberry fads to today’s Renaissance of Ice Cream—where artisan shops, gourmet flavors, and Instagram-worthy creations dominate the Westside of Los Angeles. Discover our top picks for the best ice cream, gelato, and over-the-top frozen treats.