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TLV Tapas Bar brings Tel Aviv inspired Mediterranean tapas to Tarzana, pairing a sleek modern space with a shareable, kosher forward menu. Standouts include Hummus Msabbaha, Bluefin Crispy Rice, short rib pappardelle, Chilean sea bass, and charcoal roasted Arais. Located at 5442 Yolanda Ave, Tarzana, CA, TLV Tapas Bar is a top pick for elevated dinners and events in the Valley.

Food Journal Magazine steps inside Casaléna, the radiant new Italian concept on Ventura Blvd in Woodland Hills built around "Lena," a fictional spirit who crafts houses of light. We sampled spicy bluefin tuna crispy rice, truffle pizza, sweet corn agnolotti, and a showstopping whole branzino, then sat down with owner Chloe Makhani, who welcomed us like family.

Located inside Citizens Market Hall, Casa Dani brings modern Andalusian cuisine to life. Led by Dani García and Chef Luis Mayoral, the menu blends tradition with innovation, from rich oxtail brioche to refined seafood paella. Warm, elegant, and flavor-driven, Casa Dani offers a transportive Spanish dining experience in the heart of LA.

At the heart of Bacari Sherman Oaks is Executive Chef Lior Hillel, whose culinary background reflects a balance of fine-dining technique and vibrant Mediterranean inspiration. After studying classical culinary arts at Le Cordon Bleu, Hillel sharpened his skills in the kitchen of Jean-Georges, the celebrated New York restaurant from legendary chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, which has earned three Michelin stars.