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.
Sour plums from the Hollywood Farmer's Market lose their international borders as they go from one cuisine to another and become spicy salt pickled sour plums.
who knew eastern european food could be so sexy and sophisticated? smoked duck breast and grilled foie gras on lemon-marinated red cabbage, cucumber and radicchio