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Liana Westcott

Restaurantor contributor

Liana Westcott writes about restaurants all over California and Hawaii for Restaurantor, two areas where eating happens fast and demands much. Her investigation ranges from local taco joints and Asian eateries to seafood restaurants, vegetarian options, pastry shops, and elaborate tasting menus. While Liana is always aware of what's trending, her focus is on those things that continue to feel right when the hype ends.

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Top restaurants in Long Beach, California, that offer waterfront views and a variety of local cuisines

Updated Oct 4, 2026 13 min read

Long Beach, California

Long Beach treats visitors well by making sure to try different neighborhoods rather than the same old strip.…

Top restaurants in Monterey, California, specializing in seafood, dining by the sea, Cannery Row, Fisherman’s Wharf, and other local dishes

Updated Oct 4, 2026 14 min read

Monterey, California

Monterey creates an experience in which dining is inextricably linked to location. Depending on which block you choose,…

Top restaurants in Santa Monica, CA, around the beach and the Santa Monica Pier area

Updated Oct 4, 2026 14 min read

Santa Monica, California

As a coastal city located on the Los Angeles Westside, the area provides many opportunities for a day…

Top places for meals in Pasadena, California, where you can dine at Old Town and South Lake areas

Updated Oct 23, 2026 14 min read

Pasadena, California

Pasadena has got the kind of culinary culture that will be able to meet your requirements no matter…

Top restaurants in Oakland, California with unique flavors of the local cuisine and food experiences

Updated Sep 30, 2026 9 min read

Oakland, California

The culinary scene of Oakland is among the most diverse in the Bay Area region, and the best…

Best Restaurants in Santa Barbara, California

Updated Sep 24, 2026 17 min read

Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara is one of those cities where eating out becomes another way to see the city. You…

Best Restaurants in Anaheim, California

Updated Sep 23, 2026 14 min read

Anaheim, California

Anaheim might be renowned for theme parks, but the local cuisine goes well past those park gates. On…

Best Restaurants in Orange County, California

Updated Sep 23, 2026 18 min read

Orange County, California

The eating experience in Orange County, California, varies on a block-by-block basis. In the coastal regions, the atmosphere…

Best Restaurants in Napa, California

Updated Sep 23, 2026 16 min read

Napa, California

Napa is renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon; its cuisine is definitely worth equal consideration. Downtown, by the river,…

Best Restaurants in Sacramento, California

Updated Sep 22, 2026 15 min read

Sacramento, California

Serving up dishes based on locally sourced produce, international cuisine, community spirit, and the philosophy of bringing farm…

Best Restaurants in Palm Springs, California

Updated Sep 22, 2026 14 min read

Palm Springs, California

In terms of food, Palm Springs is a place that can satisfy almost any traveler’s appetite and can…

Best Restaurants in San Jose, California

Updated Sep 21, 2026 13 min read

San Jose, California

San Jose, California, lies in the middle of Silicon Valley; the charm that attracts many tourists to the…