From buzzy new openings to longtime neighborhood staples, this project gathers food coverage across West Los Angeles. Whether keeping up with the latest or revisiting familiar flavors, there’s plenty to explore.

One skewer at a time, Gokigen Tori is holding Japanese flavors together.
Opening up its doors to Culver City on April 19, the Yakitori restaurant offers patrons a traditional Japanese grill experience.

This post was updated May 26 at 5:47 p.m.
The Indian Student Union is ready to end the quarter in style.
ISU’s annual Culture Show is set to take place May 31 and will consist of a skit, a fashion show and a capella and dance performances from numerous South Asian clubs across campus.

Barney’s Beanery is more than deserving of its title as a Westwood staple.
With six locations scattered around Los Angeles, the beloved sports bar and grill has become a household name among UCLA students and Angelenos alike.

In a moving new narrative, Ocean Vuong redefines what it means to write an American novel.
The follow-up to his first prose endeavor – the heralded 2019 novel “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” – “The Emperor of Gladness,” released May 13, marks Vuong’s first formal prose effort.

This post was updated May 22 at 9:20 p.m.
For over half a decade, Tacos 1986 has been serving up Tijuana-style tacos to the Westwood community.

With a cozy interior and predictable preparations of well-known classics, Cosetta satisfies but fails to excite.
The Santa Monica restaurant, which opened April 1 on Ocean Park Boulevard and primarily specializes in a blend of Californian and Italian cuisine, is the creation of Zach Pollack.