New York Times bestselling author and chef Tal Ronnen is the go-to chef for L.A.’s most famous vegans.

Sir Paul McCartney, Jay Z and Beyonce, Anne Hathaway and Tobey Maguire are only a few of the bold names who’ve helped make Chef Tal Ronnen’s Crossroads on Melrose a must-stop for the conscious diner. Ronnen’s creative menu is all plant based (meaning vegan); dishes are exquisitely presented and made with only off-the-season items.

As the menu changes seasonally, look for Ronnen’s take on vegetables as the centerpiece rather than the side dish of his Mediterranean-influenced menu. The restaurant’s sleek interiors and polished vibe provide a welcome change from typical more grass-roots vegetarian or vegan eateries. Even the cocktails push the envelope: sours are made with egg white substitutes, agave rather than honey serves as sweetener and all mix-in juices are organic and freshly pressed.

Ideal For

Client lunches, date nights, celebrity spotting, private dining

Favourite Table

Corner banquette

Favorite Room

Main dining room

Signature Dishes

Spicy meatball flatbread, baby beet salad, Porcini crusted eggplant

Signature Drinks

Bloody Mary, Cause For Alarm, Death and Taxes