Smorgasburg (Los Angeles)

Finding a place to grab coffee, eat lunch, or enjoy a nice dinner while traveling is hard enough as is, but when you’re in a big city, the options are truly overwhelming. While my guides are full of one-of-a-kind restaurants for certain neighborhoods, this Essential Eateries map includes the top few LA-specific chains that will help you eat like a local on the go. Not only that, but I include a backstory of each chain, my top menu suggestion, and what I consider to be the best location to visit. This guide can also serve as a “What NOT to Eat” if you’re the kind of person who only wants to try single-location restaurants and want to determine if the place you’re interested in dining is a chain. Just pull up this map when you’re out and about to see where the nearest spots are when your tummy starts rumbling! Get access to ALL the Los Angeles area locations of 34 regional chains, including: ☕️ 7 Coffee/Tea/Boba Shops 🥐 2 Bakeries 🥡 15 Fast-Casual Restaurants 🍽️ 5 Table Service Restaurants 🍦 5 Dessert Spots Worried this info is out-of-date? Fear not! I'll be updating this guide every six months for accuracy, as well as to add new favorites I find along the way.

When most people think of Los Angeles, their minds tend to wander to the Hollywood sign, Rodeo Drive, bumper to bumper traffic, and palm trees. While all of this is very much a part of the LA scene, there is more than what meets the eye. With a diversity score of 95 out of 100, Los Angeles is more diverse than other US cities. You can travel from a Thai market to a Guatemalan market in as little as 15 minutes. Thai Town. Koreatown. Chinatown. Little Armenia. These are the communities I fell in love with. These are the people of LA. People living their daily lives. Simply trying to make a living to support their families. And from that has come some of the best food you can find in the states. The best part is you don’t have to make a reservation at a fancy restaurant. It’s all right there, made for you on the streets. LA is a foodie's heaven. Today I look forward to sharing some of my favorite spots, environments, and some places I was dying to try along the way.

This travel map is an exclusive list of where I keep ALL my best travel finds! Many of which I have yet to post about! What’s included? ➡️ Fun things to do & see ➡️ Insta-worthy restaurants ➡️ Rooftops restaurants ➡️ Hidden gems ➡️ Unique Experiences Over 150 places pinned on this easy-to-use map that includes photos of the location! BONUS: Includes an exclusive map to Long Beach!