Best Dining Out Places

Brent's Deli: 19565 Parthenia Ave near Tampa Ave, Northridge

NORTHRIDGE. Although the location is unassuming, aficionados swear that this is THE deli in Los Angeles! If plain brick walls, green booths, and framed pictures don’t wow you, the food is sure to. Sky-high reuben sandwiches are rumored to be the best this side of New York, and eggs Benedict breakfasts and meatloaf dinners win raves as well. Brent’s doesn’t serve alcohol, but if you desire a frosty brew, you can eat in the pub next door; your food will be passed to you through the “beer window.”

Feast from the East: 1949 Westwood Blvd, West LA

WEST LOS ANGELES. There is one reason to come to this place: the chicken salad. The dining room has been remodeled and you don't have to walk through the kitchen to get to the rest rooms anymore but it just doesn't matter. Stay in or take out, the chicken salad with sesame seeds, won ton strips and other goodies have been keeping people smiling here for almost 20 years. The menu also features dim sum, rice and noodle dishes, and vegetables and tofu, all without MSG. But do yourself a favor, run in for chicken salad!

Gumbo Pot: 6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles

DOWNTOWN. Have a craving for some tastes of the Big Easy? If so, head over to the Gumbo Pot. The Cajun food is a delight. Available entrées range from the traditional jambalaya to spicy Cajun meatloaf. The Gumbo Pot also serves sandwiches and salads. You'll also enjoy the festive atmosphere. Free live music on summer Thursday and Friday makes this the ideal spot for a relaxed and fun evening.