"The shrimp cocktail at L&E Oyster Bar is massive, meaty, and herby. Each prawn takes four to five bites to consume and weighs as much as an AirPod case. Rather than being cooked in stock, each crustacean is gently poached in olive and herbs and then chilled, which gives them a classy, regal sheen. Order them with a glass of champagne on the upstairs balcony overlooking Silver Lake while reading the book you brought with you. Maybe something by Sally Rooney? " - brant cox, arden shore