"L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele is only a few blocks from the manic energy of Hollywood and Highland, but their big back patio—with exposed brick walls and a legitimate mini-forest—feels like a completely different universe. The name of the game here is Neapolitan pizza: perfectly charred, bubbly crust and fresh, simple toppings like basil, pecorino, and prosciutto. It’s the same pizza they’ve been making for over 150 years in Naples, Italy, and it’ll take exactly one bite for you to realize why they’re going strong at the LA outpost. Don’t stray too far from the pizzas, but if you want to throw a few appetizers on the table, we recommend the properly deep-fried calamari or the squash blossoms, when available. " - Brant Cox, Nikko Duren
Jakob Layman