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Elise Navarro

Elise Navarro

Westside & Occasion Editor · Top of Los Angeles

Elise Navarro covers the Westside and the occasion tier for Top of Los Angeles: sushi and omakase, the tasting rooms, and date-night dining from Sawtelle to Santa Monica. Raised in Culver City, she works from the public review record.

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The Best New American Spots in Los Angeles (2026)
The Best New American Spots

The Best New American Spots in Los Angeles (2026)

11 rooms
 Brunch in Los Angeles: 14 Local Favorites (2026)
Brunch

Brunch in Los Angeles: 14 Local Favorites (2026)

14 rooms
 Best Late Night Restaurants in Los Angeles
Late Night

Best Late Night Restaurants in Los Angeles

11 rooms
 12 Best Restaurants in West Hollywood (2026)
Restaurants in West Hollywood

12 Best Restaurants in West Hollywood (2026)

12 rooms
 13 Best Restaurants in Venice (2026)
Restaurants in Venice

13 Best Restaurants in Venice (2026)

13 rooms
 The Best Restaurants in Beverly Hills, Ranked (2026)
The Best

The Best Restaurants in Beverly Hills, Ranked (2026)

7 rooms
 Where to Eat in Santa Monica: The Best Restaurants (2026)
Where to Eat in Santa Monica

Where to Eat in Santa Monica: The Best Restaurants (2026)

7 rooms
 American in Beverly Hills: Local Favorites (2026)
American in Beverly Hills

American in Beverly Hills: Local Favorites (2026)

9 rooms
 American in Culver City: 14 Local Favorites (2026)
American in Culver City

American in Culver City: 14 Local Favorites (2026)

14 rooms
 17 Best Italian Restaurants in Los Angeles (2026)
Italian

17 Best Italian Restaurants in Los Angeles (2026)

17 rooms
 Where to Eat in Culver City: The Best Restaurants (2026)
Where to Eat in Culver City

Where to Eat in Culver City: The Best Restaurants (2026)

9 rooms
 Where to Eat the Best Seafood in Redondo Beach (2026)
Where to Eat the Best Seafood in Redondo Beach

Where to Eat the Best Seafood in Redondo Beach (2026)

5 rooms

Five rooms, every Friday.

The new opening, the sleeper the score just flagged, and the one room worth booking this week. Free.