Los Angeles Food Tour

A tour that perfectly blends history and gastronomy. An expert guide will accompany you through the centre of Los Angeles and reveal its history. You’ll discover how a small mission on the Californian coast became the state’s most populous metropolis. During the tour, you’ll also learn the essentials about the local food scene.

Los Angeles’ finest culinary experiences can be found at Grand Central Market, a market featuring stalls selling top-quality fruit and vegetables, food shops and restaurants serving Californian, Mexican, Asian and European specialities. It was built in 1917 in the city centre and is usually the first stop on the tour. Here you’ll have the chance to sample some local specialities.

A short walk from the market is the Bradbury Building, Los Angeles’s first commercial building. You’ll see its Renaissance-style brick façade with terracotta ornamentation and elegant wrought-iron balustrades. It was built in the late 19th century at the behest of millionaire Lewis L. Bradbury and became famous because *Blade Runner* was filmed here.

Next to the Bradbury Building is The Last Bookstore, California’s largest bookshop selling both new and second-hand books. Upon entering, you’ll be enveloped in a wonderfully atmospheric setting, with grand columns, relaxing reading rooms, quirky décor and a labyrinth of bookshelves and books.

Inside, you’ll find DTLA Cheese, a cheese shop, wine bar and restaurant. As well as European classics, it stocks the finest dairy products from across the United States. Its menu reinterprets traditional dishes, and the most popular dish is grilled cheese. If, on the other hand, you fancy some smoked meat, Horse Thief BBQ is the place for you. The menu includes pulled pork, nachos, chicken wings in barbecue sauce, ribs and other dishes. Make the most of your stop to enjoy these delicacies.

One of the most typical American desserts is the doughnut, and you can’t leave the country without trying one. That’s why DONUT FRIEND is a must-visit. The franchise was founded in 2013 and offers a delicious selection of sweet and savoury doughnuts, both of which are vegetarian. Like so many other activities in Los Angeles, it’s linked to the entertainment industry; indeed, the founder is Mark Trombino, a famous music producer.