Local places to try, and a couple to return to: a list

To try:
Tender Greens in Culver City, because they might (key word) have decent salads.
Kiriko on Sawtelle-the appetizers look intriguing, especially the Ume Shisho Shirazu pasta salad.
The Calabasas farmer's market, and the Tuesday Culver City farmer's market.
Guelaguetza on Sepulveda and Palms, since it's right around the corner and word of mouth says they have really good Oaxacan food.
El Tarasco in Manhattan Beach-hole in the wall Mexican.
Indo Cafe on National; I can't remember the last time I had Indonesian food.
Musha in Santa Monica, because I love small plates.

To go back:
Sushi Zo on National, because I never thought I would crave uni or monkfish liver, and I can't stop thinking about the blue crab handroll.
To be honest, the only reason why I included this "to go back" category is my daily desire to go back to Sushi Zo. Every sad piece of fish I've had since hasn't held a candle to this place.