First, as a much needed public service, here are several things you've always wanted to know about Korean food, but haven't had the foggiest notion who to ask.

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La Frite Cafe

; Rating: *** Details: 15013 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday (menu changes to dinner at 4 p.m. daily). Saturday and Sunday brunch served 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 818-990-1791. www.lafritecafe.com. (also a location at 22616 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-225-1231).   Read More...

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La Frite Cafe

; Rating: *** Details: 15013 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday (menu changes to dinner at 4 p.m. daily). Saturday and Sunday brunch served 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 818-990-1791. www.lafritecafe.com. (also a location at 22616 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-225-1231).   Read More...

The Glendon

The Glendon Bar & Kitchen ("The Glendon"), an upscale lounge bar, heavy on sophistication but without the velvet rope attitude or price tag, just reintroduced Westwood to Southern California.   Read More...

Melody Bar and Grill

A true gem tucked in the heart of Westchester (where?), that's by the airport in case you don't know, the Melody Bar & Grill may not look like much from the exterior but that just makes this truly cool haunt an even cooler secret to know about   Read More...