"Yes, Grand Central Market is for tourists. But it’s also for you. Because a) unless you’re a local or a senior, you’re definitely still kind of a tourist, b) the food options here are unparalleled and c) you can get away with not spending much at almost every vendor here. This place is absolutely essential to the LA eating experience - if you go to USC, consider yourself lucky that popping by Eggslut for breakfast or Madcapra for hummus or Wexler’s for pastrami is only a quick Uber away. For the full rundown check out our Grand Central Market guide." - katherine lewin