California is now the most influential force in American dining. That’s right, it isn’t New York. Not any longer. Sure, the great city will always produce blockbusters and occasional, wonderful novelties; Queens is an undervalued wonderland of cuisines. But NYC, as an engine of influence, is stagnant. This is a time in Manhattan to fall back in love with neighborhood trattorias.
https://www.eater.com/2018/7/11/17547554/california-cuisine-food-los-angeles-san-francisco
Sichuan dumplings at Lukshon
