Where Hollywood Eats: L.A.'s 20 Hottest Restaurants Right Now (July 2016)

(Pictured: A charcuterie spread at The Cannibal)

Though few things are more fickle than the entertainment business, the foodie-focused dining scene that serves it surely fits the bill. Ingénue restaurants debut every week, yet their moment in the spotlight often is brutish and short. Beginning in July with this debut list, The Hollywood Reporter will rank the hottest Los Angeles spots on a monthly basis as these dining stars shine and dim.

Note: While this list considers the traditional core dining metrics (food, service, value and atmosphere) of the best restaurants, great weight is placed on an ephemeral quality that the entertainment industry treasures: the buzz factor. Think of it as an edible heat index.