West Coast Eats So Influential Even Your Local Joint Is Taking Notes
KEY POINTS
- â˘After more than a decade as Eater Los Angeles' lead editor, the author now covers West Coast dining trends nationwide.
- â˘He highlights spots like Genting Palace's Las Vegas buffet, Nobuâs groundbreaking dishes, and critiques Hollywoodâs struggling Tesla Diner.
- â˘This insider newsletter promises exclusive intel, spotlighting influential meals across cities including LA, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Phoenix.
After 11 years as the fearless tastemaker of Eater Los Angeles, this culinary sleuth is zeroing in on West Coast flavors from LA to Vegas, San Diego to Phoenix. With scoops ranging from Genting Palace's Las Vegas buffet (where duck and crab legs dance) to Nobu redefining Japanese fine dining, and even Hollywood's Tesla Diner flopping harder than your last Tinder date, this newsletter is the GPS for foodie wanderers and influencers alike. Expect insider intel and trending dishes served up hotter than Cote Korean Barbecue in Sin City, plus coverage of North America's first 50 Best Restaurants awards that'll make your stomach and LinkedIn jealous.
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West Coastâs culinary messiah has spoken: your local spot stealing LAâs trends is now official. Bon appĂŠtit, copycats.
Congrats, West Coast restaurateursâyou've officially set the agenda for the rest of the country that suddenly cares about food again.
The only buffet deal better than Vegas's Genting Palace might be the patience of anyone tolerating Hollywood's Tesla Diner.
Source: Eater | Published: 12/10/2025 | Author: Matthew Kang
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