LA by Mouth: The Essential Guide to Eating in Los Angeles

Book excerpt: Forget trawling your phone for ideas—all the best food in LA is right here There are over 8,000 restaurants in the greater Los Angeles area. From the old school glitz and glamour of Musso & Frank’s in the heart of Hollywood, to a Jonathan Gold- approved Vietnamese mom- and- pop cafe located in a strip mall in the Valley, LA can satisfy any palate. But how do you narrow it down to the best of the best? LA by Mouth is for the discerning traveler and restaurant goer, someone who has a compulsive need to hunt down the very best taco, the ultimate burger, the epitome of brunch, and the sandwich to end all sandwiches. Put your FOMO to rest— author Mike Postalakis has sampled it all and has written a restaurant guide with wit, authority, humor, and attitude that will appeal to visitors and Angelenos alike. Includes: • Hangover-tested brunches • Quirky happy hours • Farm-to-table dinner spots