Hey there, Sunshine!
I’m Danielle. I’m a Los Angeles–based restaurant lover, storyteller, and the curious soul behind Follow My Gut.
I started this little corner of the internet back in 2014 with one simple mission: share the restaurants that made me genuinely excited. What began as a personal love letter to the LA dining scene has since grown into a trusted destination where food lovers come to find their next favorite spot.
But Follow My Gut has always been about more than just the food.
It’s about the whole experience. It’s about the energy when you walk into a restaurant, the moment you see a beautifully plated dish, the conversation that fills the space between bites, and that lingering feeling you carry home when the meal is done. Through photos, videos, and honest reviews, I try to bottle those moments so you feel like you’re right there at the table with me.
Over the years, following my curiosity (and my appetite) has taken me to extraordinary places. I’ve eaten my way across the country and beyond, covered food at events like the Emmy Awards and the Oscars, attended galas for causes I believe in, and sat across the table from chefs who pour their whole hearts into every dish. It’s an amazing ride.
At its core, Follow My Gut is about something deeper than dining: it’s about trusting your instincts. Whether that means trying a new restaurant, booking a trip somewhere unfamiliar, chasing a goal, or saying yes to the opportunity that makes your stomach flip. This space is an invitation to grow and explore.
These experiences are too good to keep to myself. So I share them here, hoping they inspire you to go discover something wonderful too. If you’re hungry for a great meal or your next truly memorable dining experience, pull up a chair. Let’s follow my gut together.