If you’re a foodie, gourmet, gourmand or just hungry, satisfying your taste buds in Los Angeles is a main event. In a recent ranking by U.S. World and News Report, ethnically diverse LA shares the spotlight as one of the top four best food cities in the United States alongside New Orleans, New York City and Chicago. January 2024 data reported that Los Angeles restaurants—that is, those listed with phone numbers—totaled more than 9,300. With new restaurants opening every week, choosing where to dine is both a dizzying challenge and a gastronomic adventure.
The saying “Food is a universal language that brings people together” will forever be true. Indeed, two legendary dining and gathering spots in LA are the forerunners to the city’s fame as an international culinary destination.
