New York Bagel Deli & Bakery, Santa Monica

This eclectic café is a hotspot for locals and out of town visitors. At Marmalade Cafe, the menu is as distinctive as the place itself, with appetizers such as Spicy Ahi Tuna Tartare, Grilled artichoke with basil aioli, and entrees ranging from Ginger Sesame Glazed Grilled Salmon to Colorado Lamb Burger on toasted ciabatta. Its pasta selections stand out too with dishes like blackened chicken penne in a pesto cream sauce and three-cheese ravioli in a Yolo valley tomato cream sauce. The cafe features a beautiful dining room, a private dining room, and a gorgeous outdoor patio.