Sausage is a time-tested tradition that takes off-cuts of meat and transforms them with spices and seasoning into encased flavor bombs. Oktoberfest first started in 1810 in Munich and has since become a hotbed for communal beer and sausage consumption. That legacy continues locally at places like Torrance’s Alpine Village. Thankfully, people don’t need to rely on that raucous stretch of time in September and October to get sausage drunk. Sausage traditions also extend far beyond Bavaria, around the globe. Discover 11 places to enjoy house-made sausages in L.A.

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French fries, the crispy deep-fried potato strips, are perfect accompaniments to burgers or steak, and can still stand tall on their own. Kennebec and Russet potatoes get the most love of any variety, but preparation, shape, and fryer oils vary wildly. In most cases, restaurants just thaw and cook frozen potatoes, and even those versions can still be good. Learn about 9 leading French fries in Los Angeles, many of which require extra efforts.

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The steakhouse is one of the most obvious examples of an All-American dining experience. Oversized wedges of iceberg lettuce dressed in bacon bits and cream; jumbo shrimp accompanied by horseradish-heavy cocktail sauce; and of course, proper portions of protein, seared as you like. It’s a national tradition embraced for generations, we are merely reliving it - frequently, with any luck. In L.A., that’s never been easier than right now. The steakhouse is enjoying a revival, of sorts. Despite the city’s supposed love of kale salads and green drinks, the Southern California carnivore is by no means neglected here. This is true throughout L.A. County. Most notably, the South Bay is peppered with an impressive assortment of cattle cutleries, both old and new, classic and modern. It’s senseless to value one over the other - best to enjoy them all. Let this definitive list be your guide.

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Los Angeles welcomes upwards of 45 million visitors annually. It takes a massive amount of guest rooms to accommodate this staggering volume. But it’s not just about quantity - when it comes to quality, L.A. boasts some of the world’s premier hotels. And competition amongst them is fierce. Stunning surroundings and elevated hospitality are two common ways in which a property earns its status. Yet these characteristics should be a given. To distinguish themselves further, hotels across the city are increasingly relying on cutting-edge cuisine. You need not be a tourist to enjoy meals at the following hotel restaurants, the best in Los Angeles. In fact, if you’re a native Angeleno and you haven't been to these places, you may be letting the out-of-towners enjoy a better taste of your own city!

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