Hungry in 5 Days: A Food-Filled Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Breakfast at Sqirl
    15 minutes (4.7 miles) from Downtown LA

    Sqirl serves up delicious brunch food with a focus on seasonal produce. Their famous dish is the brioche toast with ricotta, jam, and seasonal fruit. Be prepared for a wait, but it's worth it!

  • Day 2 - Lunch at Grand Central Market
    10 minutes (2.5 miles) from Downtown LA

    Grand Central Market is a food hall with over 30 vendors serving up a variety of cuisines. From tacos to oysters to vegan ramen, there's something for everyone.

  • Day 3 - Dinner at Night + Market Song
    15 minutes (4.5 miles) from Grand Central Market

    Night + Market Song is a popular Thai restaurant with a trendy vibe. Be sure to try the crispy rice salad and the pork toro.

  • Day 4 - Brunch at Gjusta
    25 minutes (8.3 miles) from Night + Market Song

    Gjusta offers a delicious assortment of baked goods, salads, and sandwiches. Their lox plate and smoked fish bagel sandwich are popular items.

  • Day 5 - Dinner at Republique
    15 minutes (4.2 miles) from Gjusta

    Republique is a French restaurant with a beautiful decor and delicious food. The beef tartare and duck liver mousse are must tries.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Sqirl (1 hour, $20)
  • Grand Central Market (1.5 hours, $20)
  • Night + Market Song (1.5 hours, $30)
  • Gjusta (1 hour, $25)
  • Republique (2 hours, $50)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $145

Transportation

In terms of transportation, Los Angeles is a car-heavy city. Renting a car or using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft is recommended to get around. Expect to spend around $30-50 per day on transportation.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other popular food spots like Howlin' Ray's for Nashville-style hot chicken or Langer's Deli for their pastrami sandwich. If you have less time, cut out Gjusta and/or Republique and consider adding in a snack break at Milk Bar for their famous compost cookie.

Airports

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the main airport serving the city. It's located about 16 miles southwest of Downtown LA. Other smaller airports in the area include Burbank Airport (BUR) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

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