This is great, thanks!!
Top of the list, thanks!
Empellon al Pastor is right around the corner from me, and has left me deeply unimpressed.
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Speak of the gdevil!
I went to Gjusta in July 2016.
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No so sure that is gonna work for
“[beef and chicken] if they’re ethically raised.” LOL
ha! Well, too bad for them 
That’s a while ago for Gjusta.
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The salads actually allow me to order salads. 
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I will just list what I consider the most noteworthy restaurants in LA:
Gjelina
Vespertine
Here’s Looking at You
Spago
Pizzeria Mozza
Osteria Mozza
Shunji
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i really like Here’s Looking At You, had the food there for the first time last month and thought it was delicious.
Went this weekend and it remains excellent.
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What do your GF and daughter want to eat? I think everyone gave you some good suggestions for good food in the area, but if your daughter has her heart set on eating In N Out or a tofu taco from the Kogi truck, she’ll be pissed if she doesn’t get them.
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If on Tuesday going to Santa Clarita, detour in Universal City for kogi truck / In n Out bang bang.
Been to Gjusta twice at night on a weekend. Have never had a prob finding parking right outside. I think going early or (relatively) late (i.e., anytime for dinner) is the way to go here.
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I think lots people over think these things.
I think if a person is visiting a city, instead of looking for something that one can’t back at “home” (or something that is better than it is at “home”), why not just find the best the city has to offer.
I mean, I can’t imagine not having ramen when I’m in NYC, even though I can get perfectly great ramen in LA. Or not enjoying pizza in either SF or NYC, even though the pies in LA really take a back seat to no one. And burgers, I’ll eat a good burger in any city (esp. the burger at Raoul’s in SoHo), even though I love me the burgers at Belcampo, Father’s Office and Hinoki & the Bird.
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People keep remarking on the same problems I had with the place, even if they jump through hoops to phrase them positively.
I want new food or the best food. For example:
Montana - Game meat, huckleberries
Wisconsin - Cheese curds, walleye
Seattle - Salmon
Ensenada - Fish tacos
Germany - Sausage, sauerkraut
Vienna - Pastries
Greece - Yoghurt
Why go somewhere and simply eat the same kind of food of which a decent version is available everywhere (pizza, burgers, ramen, roast Brussels sprouts)? I’d rather eat food that a particular place does better, and with fresher local ingredients.
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go to Jun Won and Guelzaguetza (when music is on)