California is the undisputed capital of American food culture. With over 90,000 licensed food service establishments spread across Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, and hundreds of smaller cities and towns, the state generates more restaurant revenue than any other in the nation. It is also the birthplace of some of the country's most influential food trends — from farm-to-table dining and plant-based fast food to celebrity ghost kitchens and premium fast-casual concepts that have since gone national.