It’s My Birthday.

First off, I’d like to thank my mom and dad for getting busy that night. And myself for being the fastest sperm. I’ll pour a 40 oz. into a damp washcloth for all the sperm that didn’t make it.

On my birthdays in the past, I’ve asked that instead of gifts, everyone rent or download 25 great but underrated movies or TV series from lists I created. That way great work will be supported, thus paving the way for me to create my own or be cast in them.

This year, I’m listing my 25 favorite Los Angeles restaurants. I love to eat out (my fridge has basically become an experiment in how lonely mustard can be), and the dining business can use all the support it can get. If you live in LA, frequent them; if you don’t, hit ‘em up next time you’re here.

I’m not getting older; I'm getting fatter.

1. Asanebo 
2. Bandera 
3. Bread and Porridge 
4. Brick + Mortar 
5. Chan Dara 
6. Cleo 
7. Fat Cow 
8. Firefly 
9. Hinoki & the Bird 
10. House Café 
11. Ink 
12. Jiraffe 
13. La Poubelle 
14. Le Pain Quotidien 
15. Metro Café 
16. Mezzomondo 
17. Napa Valley Grille 
18. Ombra 
19. Pace 
20. R+D Kitchen 
21. Red Medicine 
22. Son of a Gun 
23. Taste 
24. Toshi 
25. Yuzu