A tiny, no-frills bagel shop next door to SQUIRL that has quietly become one of the most talked about bakeries in the city. The bagels are Montreal-style – hand-rolled, boiled, and baked – with a short, well-considered menu of schmears and toppings. Arrive early; they sell out. 

A nigiri counter born in Mexico City's Roma Norte, now rooted on Sunset in Silver Lake. The menu fuses Japanese technique with Mexican ingredients – highlights include hamachi with Oaxacan chocolate or edamame finished with Colima salt. Small, counter-forward, and just the right level of buzzy. Next door to Seco, making the two a natural evening pairing. 

A small, warmly designed natural wine bar on Sunset in Silver Lake – wood, texture, candlelight, the kind of place that draws you in and keeps you there. A thoughtful, rotating list of low-intervention wines, with small plates drawing from Mexico City and the Mediterranean. Next door to Santo, making it an easy pairing for a full evening. 

Sure, you can grab a muffin to-go or a little croissant, but the real reason we come to Intelligentsia is for the coffee. This high-end coffee spot knows how to brew a killer cup. Renowned for its artisanal approach, it serves meticulously brewed coffees in a stylish, minimalist ambiance.