Though still working out some new-kid-on-the-block kinks, Destroyer in Culver City will impress both you and your fashion statement friends from New York. Noteworthy takeaways include the warm open kitchen format, the beef tartare, and the chicken confit.

Artisanal bakery in a sprawling, warehouselike space offers up special breads baked on-site. 

Creative gourmet sandwiches, soups & salads, made with local & seasonal ingredients.

Locavore-friendly counter-serve chain specializing in organic salads, soup & bowls.

California restaurant-chain serving seasonally fresh menu items full of color and flavor. Cafeteria-style surrounds and comfort food pairings with more lemonade types than you can imagine.