Patch Tastemaker: 'Carnivorr' Blogger Kaitlin Orr

Not everyone can say that they've eaten at 101 of the best restaurants in LA, but Kaitlin Orr certainly can. The SoCal foodie's aptly-named blog and Instagram account, Carnivorr, provides food and travel inspiration for consumers around the globe. But it's her native Los Angeles where Orr is truly an expert on the restaurant scene.

"You don’t have to break the bank to find incredible food," says Orr. "Sure, we have fantastic fine dining options, but we also have food trucks and hole-in-the-wall gems that are just as essential to our food scene."

While Orr spends much of her time dining at the hottest LA establishments like Everson Royce Bar or Rosaliné, she also enjoys wandering around The Broad and spending the day at the beach. From the best Sunday brunch spot to her favorite LA landmarks, check out this blogger's top destinations in town:

What neighborhood do you live in? Long Beach

What’s your occupation? Food blogger

Describe Los Angeles in three words: Sunny, healthy, diverse

What’s your favorite overall Los Angeles restaurant? Everson Royce Bar (my favorite burger! And those buttermilk biscuits with honey butter…)

Best sushi: Q Sushi

Best Italian food: Rossoblu

Best dessert: Salt & Straw

Best pizza: Pizzana

Best spot for a quick lunch: Lodge Bread Company

Best food truck: NoMad

Best spot for a romantic date: Rosaliné

Best glass of wine: Esters Wine Shop & Bar

Best Sunday brunch: Native Santa Monica

Best spot for a power business meeting: Craft

Best cup of coffee: The rose milk latte at Flowerboy Project

Best steak: CUT by Wolfgang Puck

Best craft cocktail: Beer Belly Long Beach

What hotel would you recommend for your out of town guests? The Freehand is so gorgeous and the rooftop pool is amazing. Added bonus: it's cocktail bar, The Broken Shaker.

Favorite shopping venue or boutique: I love Free People!

Best gym or fitness studio: I’m loyal to Equinox! I love that they have multiple locations and I like to mix up what classes I take.

Favorite charity event or organization: No Kid Hungry

Favorite cultural event: Seeing an outdoor concert in the summer.

Favorite cultural institution: The Hollywood Bowl

What’s the best museum or current exhibit in Los Angeles? The Broad

Best historic or iconic Los Angeles landmark to see or explore: Griffith Observatory

What’s your all-time favorite spot in Los Angeles? The beach

More city guides from notable Angelenos:

• Patch Tastemaker: Cookbook Author Amelia Saltsman
• Patch Tastemaker: 'Lindsey Eats LA' Blogger Lindsey Baruch
• Patch Tastemaker: 'Drinking With Chickens' Blogger Kate Richards

Image Credit: Kaitlin Orr