Restaurant Guides Span Hidden Gems, Historic Closures

The articles highlight restaurants that stand out for their food, atmosphere, value or place in their communities. In California, Pho Momma in Sacramento pairs a Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognized menu with an unassuming strip-mall setting, while Los Angeles offers distinctive dining experiences ranging from a restaurant with live magic to themed and historic venues. The state has also lost longtime neighborhood favorites, including Sherman Oaks barbecue spot Boneyard Bistro and San Pedro Japanese restaurant Senfuku. In Asheville, Luminosa draws diners with seasonal, locally sourced Italian cooking and a wood-fired oven, while other local Italian restaurants offer a more traditional family-dinner feel. For diners weighing famous, expensive destinations, the final article suggests more affordable alternatives, such as Brooklyn’s St. Anselm instead of Peter Luger and Miami’s La Camaronera instead of Joe’s Stone Crab.