The Chinese American community in Los Angeles dates to the 1850s, but it wasn’t until 1938 that the Downtown L.A. neighborhood that once held Little Italy officially became known as Chinatown. Now, eight decades later, Chinatown is experiencing a revival. Restaurants like Eastside Market Italian Deli, Nick’s Café, Philippe the Original, Phoenix Inn and Sam Woo are still going strong. Discover 17 top picks from an increasingly diverse crop.

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Ventura Boulevard is the main artery of the San Fernando Valley, a straight east-to-west shot from Studio City to Calabasas. It’s where you'll find all the cool shops: there are malls, yoga studios, vintage stores, bars and a multicultural variety of restaurants. Here are the top places to eat on Ventura Boulevard.

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When people think of Beverly Hills restaurants, the concept evokes the pinnacle of the fine dining experience: fantastic food, polished service and luxurious décor. These five hotel restaurants in Beverly Hills are a quintessential part of the Los Angeles experience. From a world-class steakhouse to culinary chemistry, get a taste of some of the most epicurean indulgences in the city.When people think of Beverly Hills restaurants, the concept evokes the pinnacle of the fine dining experience: fantastic food, polished service and luxurious décor. These five hotel restaurants in Beverly Hills are a quintessential part of the Los Angeles experience. From a world-class steakhouse to culinary chemistry, get a taste of some of the most epicurean indulgences in the city.

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The community of Highland Park in Northeast Los Angeles (aka NELA) is home to an ideal mix of both old-school Latin American resident traditions and the contemporary dining trends that cater to the area’s growing new wave of younger residents. This means that within a one-mile radius you can find boldly seasoned Yucatan-style Cochinita Pibil tacos and a perfectly frothy cappuccino made with hemp milk. Many of the new business owners opening up in Highland Park have strong ties to the community, so the sense of pride is particularly strong. Add to all of this, the attractive five-minute driving distances to Pasadena, Downtown, Silver Lake and Glendale; the tree-lined rolling hills; and the Metro Rail Gold Line stop located in the middle of town, and you can see why Highland Park is a serious contender for the best neighborhood in Los Angeles. Here are the top ten places to eat, drink and experience Highland Park's local flavor.

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