The Misfit

Just off Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade, this hotspot for 20- and 30-somethings is home to a secret stash of gluten free deliciousness. Along with dishes made with fresh produce from the Santa Monica farmers' market, The Misfit has one of the best (if not most caloric) gluten free mac 'n' cheese this side of the Mississippi--or at least west of the 405. It's worth braving the westside traffic and the boisterous (i.e. loud) crowd. In fact, on a recent visit I overheard a diner at a neighboring table declare: "I'd move here for this restaurant." If I didn't already live here, I might concur.