Our Take on the LA Times 101 Best Restaurants 2026

The LA Times 101 Best Restaurants 2026 list is out, and we have notes. A professional chef and a Hollywood writer break down the origins of the list, what it gets right and wrong, where it loses us, and how critics should approach reviews and best-of lists. Bill Addison and Jenn Harris revealed this year's 101 with 31 new additions, which means 31 cuts. We dig into the unexplained churn, why restaurants are left out, and whether two critics can realistically cover all of greater Los Angeles. We also make the case for bringing back real ratings and honest negative reviews before revealing a personal top 10 restaurants we've covered on the show and how they compare. 📰 The full LA Times 101 list: https://www.latimes.com/101 🎧 Revisit the episodes behind our top 10: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIaErkzcHzOCz3iEmBGHmtdSvTF7t4RjX #LATimes101 #LosAngelesRestaurants #LAFood #FoodCritic