{"id":217955,"date":"2026-03-13T10:35:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T10:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/217955\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T10:35:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T10:35:11","slug":"how-to-have-the-best-sunday-in-l-a-according-to-phil-rosenthal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/217955\/","title":{"rendered":"How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Phil Rosenthal"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"la-sf-Phil-Rosenthal-drop-cap-orange-P.png\" <\/p>\n

Phil Rosenthal likes to sit at the counter of Max & Helen\u2019s, the diner he recently opened with acclaimed chef Nancy Silverton<\/a>, and chat with people while they eat.<\/p>\n

\u201cI sometimes feel like the mayor of Larchmont,\u201d Rosenthal says over the phone as he greets diners who notice him at the counter. \u201cWhen people come in and realize I\u2019m involved, they\u2019re always surprised to see me. It\u2019s a bit like being at Disneyland and running into Goofy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Sunday <\/a> <\/p>\n

In Sunday Funday, L.A. people give us a play-by-play of their ideal Sunday around town. Find ideas and inspiration on where to go, what to eat and how to enjoy life on the weekends.<\/p>\n

Rosenthal is probably best known for creating the popular TV show \u201cEverybody Loves Raymond\u201d and hosting Netflix\u2019s \u201cSomebody Feed Phil,\u201d which is moving to YouTube in 2027, but he is more than just a famous foodie. He\u2019s now touring the country for his live show, \u201cAn Evening With Phil Rosenthal,\u201d <\/a>and he recently published his second children\u2019s book, \u201cJust Try It! Someplace New!,\u201d <\/a>which he wrote with his daughter Lily. (They\u2019ll sign books at Barnes & Noble at the Grove on March 14.) <\/p>\n

\u201cThe book series started when my daughter called and said, \u2018Kids love your show. Why don\u2019t you do a kids\u2019 book?\u2019 \u201c he says, before adding with a laugh: \u201cI told her, \u2018Yes, if you\u2019ll do it with me.\u2019 That\u2019s a dad trick to get more time with your daughter.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rosenthal believes stories about kids feeling nervous or afraid to try new things connect with both children and adults. \u201cWhen you write a kids\u2019 book, you realize that it is not just a kids\u2019 book,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s really a book for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although he travels a lot, Rosenthal likes to spend Sundays close to home. He enjoys walking his dog Murray to Larchmont Village and hosting movie night with friends at his place in Hancock Park.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what his perfect Sunday in L.A. looks like, with lots of good food along the way, of course.<\/p>\n

This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

7:45 a.m.: Coffee with Murray and neighborhood friends<\/p>\n

Every Sunday morning, I walk my dog Murray to Larchmont Village and stop at Go Get Em Tiger<\/a>. It\u2019s our daily ritual. Over time, we\u2019ve built a great community there, and I always invite others to join us. We sit outside, talk and have become close friends. I usually post a photo of Murray on Instagram<\/a> each day. He\u2019s a rescue mutt, and I like to joke he\u2019s part Pyrenees, part psychopath.<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

9 a.m.: Shop for produce at the Larchmont Village Farmers\u2019 Market<\/p>\n

After about an hour, I head across the street to the Larchmont Village Farmers\u2019 Market<\/a>, which is held on Wednesdays and Sundays. I usually pick up some fruit for the house. It\u2019s a great community spot.<\/p>\n

9:30 a.m.: Breakfast at Max and Helen\u2019s<\/p>\n

Next I walk down the street to Max and Helen\u2019s,<\/a> the diner my family opened. I\u2019m about to order the L.E.O., which is Gingrass Smoked salmon lox, three eggs and onions. So if I sound like my mouth is full, you\u2019ll know why.<\/p>\n

One of my favorite things on the menu is the sourdough waffle Nancy [Silverton] created, topped with butter mixed with maple syrup. I also love the hot chocolate, and the tuna melt is a special, more romanticized version of the classic. If you eat there every day, it\u2019s smart to pick something healthy, like I\u2019m having today \u2014 high protein and no carbs.<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

11 am: Browse titles at a neighborhood bookstore<\/p>\n

I love visiting Chevalier\u2019s Books<\/a>, the oldest independent bookstore in Los Angeles. I\u2019ve been going there since I moved to Los Angeles from New York in 1989. It\u2019s just two doors down from the diner and feels like our community bookstore. <\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

Noon: Hit the gym<\/p>\n

Afterwards, I walk home and fit in a workout. I have to exercise every day because I eat a lot. If I didn\u2019t walk everywhere, I\u2019d probably weigh 300 pounds. My gym is simple \u2014 just some weights and a bench \u2014 but it works for me. Since I travel often, I stick to a routine I can do anywhere.<\/p>\n

1 p.m.: Enjoy a surprising meal at a Michelin-noted restaurant<\/p>\n

If I weren\u2019t hosting movie night, I\u2019d love to stop by R\u00e9publique<\/a>. It\u2019s an amazing place, maybe the best restaurant in L.A. Every menu is great. I usually eat just about anything there, and sometimes I ask them to surprise me. It\u2019s an all-day restaurant and I\u2019ve gone for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their egg dishes are excellent, the burger is top-notch and the roasted chicken, which is cooked over an open fire in the kitchen, is superb. I often let the chef decide what to bring me, especially when I\u2019m with a group. It\u2019s fun to be surprised and try shareable dishes. <\/p>\n

I also really enjoy Connie and Ted\u2019s<\/a> in West Hollywood, Michael Cimarusti\u2019s <\/a>casual spot. The seafood is just as good as it is at Providence<\/a>, his fine dining place. Their fresh Maine lobster roll is excellent, and they have the best oysters in L.A. It\u2019s pretty awesome. Check before you head over there, though, as I\u2019ve heard it\u2019s for lease<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

3 p.m.: Go for a hike<\/p>\n

I used to hike more before I started traveling so much, but I still enjoy it. After all, this is L.A. While other places deal with bad weather, we get to be outside. I love hiking in Runyon Canyon<\/a> and Griffith Park<\/a>. It\u2019s great to make the most of the outdoors here.<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

6 p.m.: Movie night and Pizzeria Mozza at home<\/p>\n

On Sundays, we host movie nights at home<\/a>. We have a dedicated screening room, a wood-burning pizza oven in the kitchen and a chef from Pizzeria Mozza,<\/a> who comes over to make pizza. The best part is that someone connected to the film often joins us. Sometimes we watch new movies, other times old favorites. Aaron Sorkin came for \u201cThe Social Network,\u201d and when we screened \u201cTootsie,\u201d Elaine May, Dustin Hoffman and Bill Murray joined us. We usually have about 25 to 30 people. <\/p>\n

I really love my neighborhood and the people in it. One of the best things about traveling so much is that it makes you appreciate home even more.<\/p>\n