The Top 10 dineL.A. Stories of 2017

It was another delicious year for Los Angeles, which Zagat named the most exciting food city of 2017. Our fantastic dineL.A. writers were there as always to share the best of the thriving L.A. culinary scene with you. From the hottest new restaurants to classic dishes and global cuisines, read on for ten of the most popular dineL.A. articles of 2017.

Premium ice cream has become readily available in neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles. The increasingly dynamic L.A. ice cream scene capitalizes on two of the city's strengths - unshackled culinary creativity and seasonal ingredients. Ice cream artisans have been both homegrown and imports from points north and east. Discover 11 frozen favorites, most of which have debuted since 2015 and follow in the sweet footsteps of beloved locations like Fosselman’s, Scoops and Sweet Rose Creamery. Read More →

Two slices of bread, balanced fillings and imagination is all it takes to create a satisfying sandwich, but truly great versions remain elusive. Luckily, Los Angeles has a legacy of classic sandwiches, including Langer's Deli #19, Philippe the Original and Cole's French dips, and the Bay Cities Godmother. Read our two-part guide and discover 20 destination sandwiches in L.A. Read More →

The taco is the perfect food, often made with a nutritious whole grain corn tortilla base and an incredible range of regional ingredients and unique textures. There’s no better city in the United States to enjoy tacos than Los Angeles - the taco motherland is just two and a half hours away, and L.A. has the second-largest population of Mexicans after Mexico City. The taco is finally getting the respect that it deserves, and is being taken as seriously as a good pasta. Read our guide to some of the best tacos in L.A., and discover this Mexican staple food’s vast nuances. ¡Provecho! Read More →

Los Angeles is gaining smoky momentum with great barbecue joints and more on the way. Austin legend La Barbecue will open a second location in Los Angeles, and Adam Perry Lang plans to open a Hollywood barbecue palace. In the meantime, learn about 11 of the best smoke-buffeted stops across L.A. County. Read More →

The San Fernando Valley is one of the largest regions in L.A. County. So naturally, it deserves an epic two-part dining guide to breakfast. From classic diners to modern eateries, here are 46 restaurants serving the most important meal of the day! Read More →

Food trucks are a long-standing Los Angeles tradition that took off after chef Roy Choi and partners rolled out Kogi BBQ in 2008. Since then, we’ve seen concepts reach far beyond tacos to pretty much every cuisine on the planet. Learn about 10 of the best food trucks currently roaming L.A. Read More →

Soft serve has come a long way from Fosters Freeze and Dairy Queen — combining creativity, whimsy, and decadence with a certain amount of health and environmental consciousness. Along with all that, it tastes better than ever. With four trendsetting shops in a two-mile radius, Koreatown is a hub for some of the most innovative soft serve in town. From the classic cone to artisanal chef-driven creations, here are ten of the best soft serve places in L.A. Read More →

Home to the busiest port in America, San Pedro offers a wide range of dining options that go far beyond seafood. From global cuisines to the largest seafood restaurant in California, read on for the best restaurants in San Pedro. Read More →

Ventura Boulevard from Studio City to Woodland Hills runs about 13 miles. In that span there are hundreds of restaurants—mom n’ pops, global cuisines, gastropubs, casual spots and fine dining. Our guide isn't exhaustive, but rather a hit list of some of the best and most historically significant restaurants on Ventura. Read More →

A traditional izakaya in Japan is a casual, reasonably priced gastropub or tavern, centered around drinks first, then small plates, and more drinks. Los Angeles restaurateurs are now putting their personal stamp on the izakaya concept. Discover Japanese pub fare with a modern twist at L.A.'s newest izakaya destinations. Read More →