Merrill Shindler
L.A. Daily News
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Tacos, beer and sports are a tasty trio in Studio City
Jalapeño Pete’s, and Banditos Tacos & Tequila have the perfect game plan for fans, says restaurant critic Merrill Shindler. → Read More
Mediterranean food delights at Tel Aviv Glatt Kosher Grill in Encino
This taste of Tel Aviv is filled with outgoing locals inhaling massive amounts of hummus, falafel and pita – a very happy experience. → Read More
Where to find the best fettuccine in the San Fernando Valley
Restaurant critic Merrill Shindler reveals five places that do this Italian favorite just right. → Read More
Where to find the best pho in the San Fernando Valley
Nothing soothes the soul like pho – a flavorful broth with a mix of beef or chicken, veggies and rice noodles plus other ingredients. → Read More
Enjoy great Cuban food in Glendale at this easygoing café
Mambo’s – in what appears as if it could have been a gas station way back when – offers a unique dining experience. → Read More
2022 best seafood in the San Fernando Valley
Looking for a nice place to enjoy a wonderful meal? Restaurant critic Merrill Shindler offers another recommendation. → Read More
2022 best brunch in the San Fernando Valley
Looking for a nice place to enjoy a wonderful meal? Restaurant critic Merrill Shindler offers another recommendation. → Read More
2022 best Lebanese food in the San Fernando Valley
Looking for a nice place to enjoy a wonderful meal? Restaurant critic Merrill Shindler offers another recommendation. → Read More
2022 best French food in the San Fernando Valley
Looking for a nice place to enjoy a wonderful meal? Restaurant critic Merrill Shindler offers another recommendation. → Read More
2022 best Italian food in the San Fernando Valley
It’s time to highlight the restaurants worth going to for birthdays and anniversaries, for graduations and memorials, and for holiday get-togethers. → Read More
This classic neighborhood bar in Studio City is a culinary delight
Oy Bar serves some of the most creative dishes you’ll find anywhere in the San Fernando Valley, says restaurant critic Merrill Shindler. → Read More
Enjoy fresh-baked pastries and more at Natas in Sherman Oaks
This Portuguese café spends much of the week as a pastry and coffee shop, and transforms on weekends. → Read More
Italian food adds to the classic experience at The Oaks in Encino
Situated on a lake, with lots of outdoor seating, the menu at this legendary restaurant features some new tastes – all of them very delicious. → Read More
Reel in great seafood and sushi at Malama Pono in Sherman Oaks
The restaurant’s name means “take good care of yourself” in one translation, and they do just that, says food critic Merrill Shindler. → Read More
Puerto Rican food is a sensation at Mofongos in North Hollywood
At this Lankershim Boulevard restaurant, enjoy traditional dishes including its fried plantain-based namesake. → Read More
For Laotian food in the LA area, Kop Jai Lai is a singular treat
This Southeast Asian restaurant in Mission Hills has a sizable local following – for good reason. → Read More
There’s Coffee for Breakfast in North Hollywood – of course – Daily News
At this Venezuelan restaurant, unexpected pleasures are found all over the menu, says Merrill Shindler. → Read More
Mexican food never disappoints at this San Fernando Valley restaurant
With locations in Van Nuys and North Hollywood, Salsa & Beer exceeds expectations, says dining critic Merrill Shindler. → Read More
Breakfast is a big deal at U Crave Café & Grill in San Fernando – Daily News
The menu options are many – including all the classics plus Oreo Cookie French Toast! – at this all-day restaurant. → Read More
Where to find the best chicken wings in the San Fernando Valley
Merrill Shindler loved crispy chicken wings as a kid. Since then, the veteran restaurant critic says they’ve only gotten tastier, with many new and delicious takes on the classic. → Read More