Eating in LA

After living in LA for five years I think I can count on one hand the number of restaurants that we keep going back to again and again- not just for the food, but for the people and the atmosphere (and the fact that we can walk or bike to them from our apartment).  I've had lots of great meals here in LA but the places we go back to are simple and inviting.  Hopefully I'll make it to all of them at least once more before we go.

They are:
1) Mao's (the long life green beans are the stuff dreams are made of)
2) Lula's (mostly for great happy hour drinks)
3) Library Ale House
4) Hinano Cafe (cold beer served in frosty mugs + sawdust on the floor + free popcorn= heaven)
5) Holy Guacamole! (the taco stand)

Looking into the future it will be fun to find new neighborhoods and new places to keep coming back to.  But I will always remember the great times I've had here.