LA may be known throughout the world as a dream factory that has littered the world with pop cultural paraphenalia but it is more than the sum total of its mass produced fantasies. Its a thriving hybrid of a city whose eclecticism is reflected in its endless variety - in ethnicity, culture, architecture and food. Few cities offer as exciting a restaurant scene. This easy to use guide gives tourists a glimpse inside 35 of LAs most fashionable dining destinations and includes recipes and colour illustrations.