Eclectic Gourmet Guide to Los Angeles

The creators of the popular, no-holds-barred Unofficial Guides now take locals and travelers out on the town with The Eclectic Gourmet dining-guide series. Newly revised and expanded. The Eclectic Gourmet Guide to Los Angeles helps you avoid dining disappointments and overpriced restaurants and points you directly to the best-quality dining for the price. L.A.'s countless communities and ethnic influences offer a wide variety of dining experiences for even the most seasoned connoisseurs. Whether you're looking for a quiet night out or for a lively celebration, dim sum or fresh local seafood, this guide has a recommendation for you. Inside you'll find L.A.'s top restaurants rated and ranked. In-depth profiles of each restaurant reflect the expertise of Colleen Dunn Bates, an acknowledged culinary expert and dining critic. A full page is devoted to each establishment, and the reviews discuss each restaurant's best dishes, atmosphere, and service. You'll also find easy-to-read ratings for quality and value; restaurants indexed by cuisine, quality, value, and location; hours, reservation, credit card, dress, and parking information; recommendations for what to order, and what not to order and a favorite-picks section that tells you where to find the 'Best Burgers,' 'Best Desserts,' 'Best Pizza,' and more. Best of all, with The Eclectic Gourmet, you'll find the same honest observations and accurate information that made The Unofficial Guides the ultimate insider's guide. With this dependable resource, you'll have the city's best dining at your fingertips. (5 1/4 x 8 1/4, 336 pages)Bates, Colleen Dunn is the author of 'Eclectic Gourmet Guide to Los Angeles', published 2001 under ISBN 9780897323796 and ISBN 0897323793.