Greater Los Angeles, with more than 18,000,000 population and total land area of nearly 34,000 square miles (87,945 km2), is one of the most diverse regions on earth, earning the term “urban sprawl” above most. It’s a street food capital offering no end to legit food representing its dense populations of every culture. While its most famed industry is Hollywood and entertainment, influencing the globe for over a century, LA is also a leader in technology, innovation, aerospace, defence, tourism, international trade, fashion, and design.
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MÉLISSE
1104 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
www.citrinandmelisse.com
Melissé, a two-Michelin-star icon in Santa Monica, is a fine dining pioneer since 1999 from hometown legend Josiah Citrin. But this is upscale LA-style: that is to say, hip, relaxed, fun, and funky…