"There are a lot of restaurants on the Eastside with design-magazine decors and playlists that feature plenty of N.W.A. - but none of them serve martinis and Reubens as good as Freedman’s. This Silver Lake spot’s modern take on Jewish deli food includes trout roe popovers, and an incredible, massive brisket that they bring out on a cart and cut tableside with an electric carving knife. And if they like you, don’t be surprised if they bring over a carafe of their homemade Amaro at the end of the meal." - Brett Keating