"The Meal: Borekas Pinukim, $12 If we ever came up with a guide to the best secret menu items in LA, this play on an Israeli breakfast sandwich would top the list. It starts with a boureka stuffed with spinach and cheese or potatoes and brown butter, then takes a wonderful left turn—each flaky pastry is split in two and loaded with creamy soft-boiled eggs, tomato slices, and diced pickles, plus tahini to pour over the top. The whole package is rich, buttery, and definitely filling. And even though it’s technically a secret, you can just walk up to their takeout window in Sherman Oaks and ask for it by name." - Nikko Duren, Brant Cox, Sylvio Martins
Jessie Clapp