The only reason why an East Coaster would trek to Los Angeles? Amazing Mexican food. Check out the delicious + affordable fare at Loteria Grill in Hollywood.
After indulging at Square Bar & Grill in Chicago with a burger that had grilled cheese sandwiches for the bun, I had to recreate the dish and photograph it in my studio.
Roast pork loin with Beluga lentils topped with crispy bacon, candied apples, and a brown butter apple sauce, originally from Longman & Eagle in Chicago.