But this is a working farm, so don’t forget your boots, and if you’re looking to take some of these gorgeous flowers home, remember to bring your own cutting utensils.Ĥ27 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa,.
Growers are currently offering sunflowers and will have a pumpkin patch come fall. Hana Field -a part of the larger Tanaka Farms-offers a tranquil location for scratching that Green Acres itch. There’s also a menu of tasty food to help avoid a hangover. Try exotic brews like the Lazy Susan-a sour wheat ale made with Masumoto peaches and nectarines-or the Banana Buzz Crunch, an imperial stout derived from hazelnuts, Trystero coffee, and banana puree. Sounds kooky, but adventurous brew dogs will lap it up. With picnic tables and a stunning view of downtown, Chinatown’s Highland park brewery is the perfect spot to wind down while sampling an unparalled variety of original golden lagers, pilsners, IPAs, ales, and stouts. There’s an apothecary, too, where gallerygoers can purchase honey and homemade preserved lemons, CBD salves, and soaps by painter Marisa Takal. Two years ago, gallerist Jay Ezra Nayssan and his boyfriend moved into Shirley Temple’s old Santa Monica home, which they quickly converted into a gallery-slash-farmstead, Del Vaz Projects, complete with a garage studio space for visiting artists and a backyard garden where the couple tends to chickens, ducks, bees, and a greenhouse adorned with a mural by artist Patricia Iglesias Peco.
Edited by Trish Dietch PLAY ◍ EAT ◍ SHOP ◍ HEALTH & BEAUTY ◍ KIDS ◍ PETS ◍ REPAIRS & SERVICESīest of L.A.: PLAY GEEKY TEAS & GAMES. cover, we joined with photographer Corina Marie to recruit archetypal Angelenos-among them a yogi, a surfer, a socialite, a hasid, even the internet sensation Tom Cruise Deepfake-and asked them to gather at Tail o’ the Pup, the iconic WeHo hot dog stand, closed for a spell, but now cooking again too. From late-night bars and hangover cures to surf shops and spas-from vintage jeans and bespoke shoes to surefire dating-app pics-we’ve brought you the most exquisite offerings from our newly blooming city.Īnd to create our Best of L.A. issue, where a horde of reporters hit the streets in search of the city’s finest fare. It’s perfect timing for our 34th annual Best of L.A. is opening up in a big and wonderful way. Hours:9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., seven days a week.THE pandemic is winding down, and L.A. For instance, my miso soup (supposedly vegetarian) had a distinct fishy smell.Īlso, they are not big on substitutions, so trying to rearrange a Combo Plate to fit your tastes will be difficult. Vegetarians should be on the lookout for items that aren’t actually meat-free, despite how they sound. This is a restaurant for the adventurous diner however, diners with special dietary needs may have some problems here. You will have to dodge eager shoppers to arrive at the food court, but once you do, you will be rewarded with a wealth of tasty meal choices. What makes this restaurant unique: Located in the extremely busy Marukai center in Costa Mesa, Sushi Boy is not easy to get to. Large slices of soft tofu are laid over a bed of fresh greens, tomatoes, carrots and cucumbers and served with a thick ginger dressing.
If you are craving more traditional sushi dishes, try the Salmon Lover Plate, which serves up five pieces of salmon with six salmon and avocado rolls.įor a lighter meal, try the Tofu Salad. Recommendations: For a filling dinner, try the Sakura Combo Plate, which comes with tuna, shrimp, California rolls, shrimp tempura and teriyaki chicken, as well as a side salad and rice for less than $10. Salads, noodle bowls and combos are also available. Seafood lovers will be particularly pleased with Sushi Boy’s selections, as they carry items such as the Salmon Avocado Roll and the Rock’N Roll (yellowtail served over avocado and cucumber rolls).Īll of their rolls are available in eight-piece servings for less than $10.