Bill Addison
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Three new places to eat and drink in Palm Springs
Critic Bill Addison names two restaurants and a hidden bar as new favorites in Palm Springs, plus a roundup of L.A.'s best Italian subs and all things L.A. Food Bowl. → Read More
A search for exceptional Syrian-style shawarma leads to the San Fernando Valley
Two new shawarma restaurants in the Valley illustrate the saucy, pickle-laced greatness of Syrian-style shawarma. → Read More
Less ordering hassle, better-than-ever cooking at DTLA's Yangban
How Yangban in downtown's Arts District is evolving in all the right ways, plus the secret behind astonishingly delicious apricot jam → Read More
Gilberto Cetina's Holbox is The Times' 2023 Restaurant of the Year
Why we chose the newly expanded mariscos stand in Historic South-Central's Mercado la Paloma as our Restaurant of the Year. → Read More
This is L.A.’s big year for James Beard Awards
After zero James Beard Foundation awards in 2022, L.A. claimed seven awards in restaurant and media categories this year. → Read More
Mexican and Indian flavors unite deliciously at new under-the-radar taqueria
Four life stories, two pop-ups, and regional Mexican and Indian flavors unite deliciously at this new taqueria on 3rd Street in Los Angeles. → Read More
Weird and delicious Bar Chelou is the next place you should eat
A welcome jolt of eccentricity: Chef Douglas Rankin and pastry chef Raymond Morales from Silver Lake's now-closed Bar Restaurant have reunited at Bar Chelou next to the Pasadena Playhouse. → Read More
The excellence of Kinn in Koreatown and why it paid off to delay a review
Why you should make a reservation for Kinn in Koreatown. Plus, the story that everyone's talking about, and Tokyo eating (and drinking!) tips. → Read More
Is Kinn in Koreatown the future of fine dining in Los Angeles?
What does modern Korean cooking taste like in Los Angeles? A chef with a tiny restaurant and concise tasting menu offers a compelling answer. → Read More
14 outstanding places to eat and drink while traveling in Tokyo
Traveling to Tokyo? Critic Bill Addison recommends some favorite places for sushi, tempura, pizza, sake, cocktails, tea and more. → Read More
Everything you ever wanted to know about sushi in L.A., including the best restaurants and markets
Meet our great big beautiful guide to everything sushi in L.A., including the best restaurants and markets and our make-at-home tips. → Read More
21 places in L.A. to find the best sushi, omakase, chirashi and more
From 20-course omakase tasting menus to snug sushi bars, here's where to find the best and freshest sushi in Los Angeles. → Read More
What makes L.A.’s sushi scene so great? I found answers in Tokyo
The current generation of omakase chefs in Los Angeles are returning to the essence of the cuisine. A trip to Tokyo confirms what's been driving their pursuit for excellence. → Read More
Love breakfast and lunch at Yang's Kitchen? Now try it for dinner
Yang's Kitchen serves some of the best breakfast and lunch options in Los Angeles. Critic Bill Addison says dinner might be even better. → Read More
Napa Rose is Disneyland’s top fine-dining destination. But does its magic need a refresh?
The flagship restaurant of Disney's Grand Californian Hotel brings charm to fine dining, but it needs an update to capture California's magic. → Read More
In celebration of Nowruz, one of L.A.'s best pop-ups delves into the seasonality of Persian cooking
For Nowruz and year-round, the Azizam pop-up showcases the seasonal glories of Persian cooking → Read More
Homa Dashtaki's beautifully written 'Yogurt & Whey' is about so much more than dairy
The woman behind America's best yogurt has a new book about dairy, transformation and her Iranian immigrant life → Read More
The 16 best places to indulge in caviar, for $12 and up
From caviar service with all of the accoutrements to fun takes like 'caviar bumps' and more, this high-end snack is taking the Los Angeles dining scene by storm. → Read More
With a new spin on tinned fish, Saltie Girl is a standout on the Sunset Strip
The new restaurant Saltie Girl in West Hollywood feels calibrated for indulgence — on lobster rolls and tinned fish. → Read More
At the new Luyixian in Alhambra, come for the lu rou fan braised pork over rice
Order the San Gabriel Valley newcomer's lu rou fan, glazed pork belly served with rice and a collage of condiments — just one of Luyixian's braised specialties. → Read More