The Butcher's Daughter

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Alfalfa feels like Santa Monica, even if their first location was in Hoboken, NJ. It's a bright, pastel cafe that serves impossibly good breakfast burritos, healthy and hearty salads and wraps, and even gluten-free doughnuts. It's not reinventing any wheel, but it is just a nice, feel-good place with very solid food and vibes.

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SunCafe specializes in rustic world cuisine that is both healthy and delicious. Their plant-based, dairy-free menu includes gluten-free options and uses fresh, organic ingredients. While accommodating special diets, the kitchen regularly uses tree nuts and gluten. Seasonal, organically farmed produce ensures maximum nutrition and flavor.

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Since 1988, Health Nut has been serving the Los Angeles area healthy, affordable food options that are delicious and nutritious. Their produce is delivered fresh every morning, meaning that their customers get only the freshest salads, smoothies, and sandwiches made to order. They also offer plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options to satisfy every dietary need so everyone can find something delicious.

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A good old-fashioned beer garden in a parking lot - who doesn't love that? The taproom for Santa Monica Brew Works also happens to be a hub for locals looking to mingle and watch the game. Both indoor and outdoor, there's tons of seating, and the beer and snacks are pretty damn good as well.

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Enjoy some seriously delicious Italian food in a casual, New York-esque atmosphere at Little Dom's in Los Feliz. The space has an old-school vibe with gorgeous, salvaged leaded glass windows that give off a lavender glow, a vintage wooden bar, and a brick exterior complete with a bright red front door and a neon sign welcoming diners. Its corner location on one of the most pedestrian-friendly streets in the city makes it the perfect spot for indulging in some Italian comfort food.All of the dishes here are as fresh as they can be, with their acclaimed chef, Brandon Boudet, often being seen picking up ingredients at local farmer's markets. Their breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus are to die for, with offerings like Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes, Cedar Plank Salmon, and their drool-worthy wood-oven pizzas being local favorites.

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Carved into the former rectory building of Vibiana, this cathedral-turned-event venue is serving up original New American dishes paired with creative cocktails in their stylish yet approachable atmosphere. As they say themselves, at Redbird you flit through the epochs, alighting here or there but always feeling grounded in the present.

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Housed in a building created by legendary comedian Charlie Chaplain in 1929, République keeps Hollywood history alive through its delicious French-inspired cuisine and unforgettable baked goods. The interior of this stunning restaurant feels like stepping into an old church, complete with arched doorways, swirling ironwork, and vaulted ceilings. But as unique as the interior is, the multi-course menus filled with drool-worthy dishes make this place outstanding.

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