Los Angeles has a vast and rich food scene, and there’s no one word that truly describes the flavor of the city. But for me, the through line is a sense of inventiveness: of always looking for new ideas and different combinations of food to stand out from the crowd. The best way to get a taste of all of it at once is Smorgasburg LA, a weekly food festival that brings together vendors serving innovative food and drink, as well as a beer garden, live entertainment and different shopping events throughout the month. Read my story about Smorgasburg LA for Forbes, or just head there yourself to try these delicious crab croquettes from Anarchy Seafood and Hawaiian garlic butter shrimp from Shrimp Daddy.