Friends of Eater Describe 2014 in One Word

Kat Odell, Eater Editorial Producer: Juicy.

Gary Baum, Senior Writer, The Hollywood Reporter: Gluten-free

Pat Saperstein, Founder, EatingLA.com: Avocado. Or toast. Or avocado toast.

Brigham Yen, Editor, DTLARising.com: Three words: Grand Central Market

Nicole Iizuka, Producer, POPSUGAR: Enticing

Esther Tseng, e*starLA: Expanding. Some of our favorite players have taken over old spots or opened up new joints.

Euno Lee, Editor-in-Chief, Daily Trojan; Eater LA Contributor: Shared

Caroline on Crack,  Los Angeles Magazine Liquid LA cocktail blogger: Streamlined

Stacey Sun, dineLA Director: #grandcentralmarket

Garrett Snyder, LA Magazine Contributor: Ambitious

Zach Brooks, Midtown Lunch and Food is the New Rock Founder: Neighborhood'y

Jeff Miller, Thrillist LA Senior Editor: Controversy

Crystal Coser, Eater LA Contributor: Boozy

Tony Chen, Eater LA Contributor: mala

Joshua Lurie, Founder, FoodGPS: Large-Format

Matthew Kang, Eater LA Editor: Veggies