Citizen Public Market

Housed in a revamped Beaux-Arts-slash-Art Deco building that dates back to the 1920s, this downtown Culver City food hall is living proof that big things often come in small packages. Home to one of the city’s most laidback rooftops bars, as well as a slate of delicious food vendors, Citizen Public Market also hosts weekly trivia and comedy nights that have become a fixture for the surrounding community. Our favorite pit-stop, by far, is the chef-driven fried chicken from Hinoki & the Bird’s Brandon Kida; we’re also partial to Bang Bang's hand-pulled Chinese noodles and spicy wontons. For bar bites, there’s burgers and sausages from WEHO Sausage Co., while allergy-friendly newcomer Noble Rotisserie caters to the lunchtime crowd with delicious roast chicken, fall-off-the-bone ribs and an excellent grain bowl. The only vendor we don't recommend is Uoichiba, the dry-aged fish handroll bar, which offers skimpy portions for the price.) In the near future, acai, poke and plant-based specialist Sustainabowl is slated to open as well.