Los Angeles continues to set the pace on the world’s culinary stage, and the Los Angeles Magazine Best New Restaurants Celebration 2026 honors the vibrant creativity and bold flavors that have defined the city’s dining landscape over the past year.

The 2026 Long Beach BBQ Festival brought the heat to the waterfront, uniting pitmasters, live fire cooking, and bold regional flavors in a full-throttle celebration of barbecue culture. From slow-smoked classics to inventive twists, the festival delivered a mouthwatering showcase of craft, community, and smoke-kissed excellence that kept Long Beach buzzing all weekend.

Chick Me Out in North Hollywood is redefining clean eating with zero seed oils and a commitment to real ingredients. From grass-fed steak bowls to wild salmon and organic rotisserie chicken, every dish is thoughtfully crafted using olive oil and avocado oil—proof that healthy food can still deliver serious flavor.