Pasta and Meat Recipes That Make You Feel Like a Chef by Ava Archer

Getting to know her one-on-one made me realise she would be an incredible person to make a film about.” “Lilas was unapologetically herself while also struggling with a lot of things.

“I just saw a younger version of myself and thought other people would see themselves in her,” says Baghdadi. They formed a close bond and Mayassi invited her to Beirut. The journey began with a Skype friendship between Baghdadi and Mayassi, a guitarist, after discovering the band’s music on Facebook. For The Win – the best smash burgers in Grand Central Market.Go’s Mart Sushi Bar – a very unassuming sushi spot that’s worth the trip deep into the Valley for some of the best omakase LA has to offer.With its modern take on delicious Indian fusion encompassing everything from street food to traditional dishes, it is mouth-wateringly good. Badmaash – it can be hard to find what I’m told is truly authentic Indian food in LA and that’s where Badmaash comes in.

It serves locally sourced produce and hits the spot every time. Gjelina – one of my favourite spots for a nice weekend down Abbot Kinney Boulevard.

Contemporary Mexican food and the perfect ambience.

Damian – the sister restaurant to my ‘ solo date night’ NYC spot Cosme.

Here are my picks for where to eat in LA if you get a chance to visit… Whether I’m in LA for work or pleasure, there are always new food spots I’m excited to try, as well as old favourites I can’t wait to return to.

Pasta and Meat Recipes That Make You Feel Like a Chef by Ava Archer