Iâve been visiting Los Angeles for 10 years â these are the 4 places I always make sure to visit for incredible food
For years, the only part of Los Angeles I saw was the trip from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to whatever hotel I was staying in.
The plan was always the same: To cover E3 2019, the big annual video game trade show, held downtown.
Across the next week, I'd mostly experience a small section of blocks in downtown Los Angeles that were close to the Staples Center, where the Lakers play and the Los Angeles Convention Center resides. That last bit is important because that's where E3 is held.
A view of E3 2019 at the Los Angeles Convention Center taken from across the street. Ben Gilbert/Business Insider
As I've gotten older, I've gotten smarter about my annual trip west. I stay in an AirBnb instead of an overpriced hotel, for instance, and I schedule travel time between appointments at the show.
But there's one thing I've always made sure to do, as long as I've been going to E3 annually: Eat well. These are the four places I look forward to eating at all year:
