Every Friday our editors compile a trusty list of recommendations to answer the most pressing of questions: “Where should I eat?“ Here now are four places to check out this weekend in Los Angeles. And if you need some ideas on where to drink, here’s our list of the hottest places to get cocktails in town.

For expertly constructed Italian hoagies: Ferrazzani’s Pasta & Market

Cathy Chaplin

Whether looking for an easy lunch or a portable bite to take to the beach or on a hike, swing into the former Semolina Artisanal Pasta store on busy Lincoln Avenue in Pasadena for expertly constructed Italian hoagies. There are five options available, each one is made using Bub & Grandma’s bread. The wonderfully spicy salami number with taleggio, arugula, and Calabrian chile butter packs a punch. The duo of meatless options — the artichoke with stracciatella and pistachio pesto, along with the one carefully layered with chickpea spread, pickled fennel, olives, and Pecorino — is hearty and flavorful enough to satisfy the vegetarian set. 1976-1978 Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103. — Cathy Chaplin, senior editor

For a breezy South of France vibe in West Hollywood (or Venice): Zinqué

Matthew Kang

Growing up, I remember seeing Jacques Pepin and Julia Child build a huge circular pan bagnat on PBS loaded with tuna, hard-boiled eggs, olives, tomatoes, and onions using two plush pieces of pan de campagne. Looking around Los Angeles, despite the similarities in weather to the south of France, it’s not easy to find pan bagnat, except for the mini-chain Zinqué, which first opened in Venice over a decade ago and has since opened in West Hollywood, Malibu, Century City, and Downtown. I stopped by earlier this week for their pan bagnat, the spongy bread soaked inside with olive oil and built with the right proportions. I haven’t been to Nice or elsewhere along France’s Mediterranean coast, but the vibes at Zinqué West Hollywood were excellent, with its weathered teak tables and ivy-covered walls. All I needed was a spritz to complete the picture. 8684 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069. — Matthew Kang, lead editor

For an early taste of LA’s new Tijuana-style taco star: Tacos Frontera in Cypress Park

Matthew Kang

Opened last Friday, the new Tacos Frontera in Cypress Park takes over a longtime neighborhood stand on the corner of Cypress and Pepper Avenues. The area has had a lens on it ever since Barra Santos, Shins, and Kumquat opened on the same block. This new taquería comes courtesy of the Tijuana-based chain Taconazo, a competent purveyor of adobada tacos, carne asada, and other guacamole-covered, paper-wrapped creations. Sporting a new name here in LA, Tacos Frontera is still getting its bearings together, opening an hour late last Sunday and building its trompo while taking orders around 1 p.m. Still, the setup looks promising, even though the slices of carne asada don’t get grilled over mesquite or charcoal. Salsas and hand-pressed tortillas are very good, and the overall flavors are a lot better than some other Tijuana-style taco stands on the street. Between this and a few other Tijuana-style taquerías opening around Southern California, the pre-wrapped tacos look like they’re trending. 700 Cypress Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90065. — Matthew Kang, lead editor

For an outstanding pizza from a pop-up: Boy Blue

Rebecca Roland

Pizza pop-up Boy Blue has been setting up its fleet of Gozney ovens around town, churning out pies outside of wine bars, at festivals, and more. Doing a pizza setup on the go is difficult, with so many variables to control, including rise time for the dough and oven temperature, but Boy Blue has it down. I opted for a classic pepperoni pizza that came out of the oven with puffy, lightly blackened edges. Little curled pepperoni cups generously covered the top of the pie, which glistened with a light sheen of oil over the melted cheese. The Boy Blue team recommended adding a side of ranch for dipping, and I’m glad I did. The cool tangy dip balanced the richness of the meat, and by the time I finished my slices, I wished I had something else to dip. Multiple locations, check Instagram for the latest pop-up. — Rebecca Roland, associate editor