Delicious dishes actually invented in Los Angeles

As in every city, there were a number of original culinary inventions in early Los Angeles. From famous Oyster Cocktails to The French Dip Sandwich, here are some of the dishes invented in LA. 
The French Dip Sandwich
Contrary to what the world will tell you, Philippe's, a restaurant near Chinatown, is where the French dip sandwich originated in 1918. A police officer came in for a roast beef sandwich at Philippe's, which had been around since 1908, and the distinctly French Philippe Mathieu, apparently intimidated by the idea of a hungry cop, dropped the sandwich in a pan full of meat juice that was still hot from the oven. The officer was so enamored with it that he released Philippe from the chokehold and subsequently returned with pals who were all anxious to try his new invention. Thus, a sandwich with a completely different location's name was created in Los Angeles.
The Oyster Cocktail
Before 1900, there wasn't much food available. Al Levy started selling what he termed "Oyster Cocktails" in July 1894 from a push cart downtown at 1st and Main. It combined the city's two pastimes—eating seafood from a push cart and drinking drinks with crustaceans in them. Because of its popularity, he was able to open a real restaurant at 3rd and Main in 1896, which cemented the drink's reputation as a must-try dish while visiting Los Angeles. 
The Cheeseburger
It's difficult to fathom a period before hamburgers and grilled cheese sandwiches cohabited, but you best believe they slept in separate buns before the Rite Spot in Pasadena, California, opened its doors in the early 1920s at 1500 West Colorado Boulevard. Lionel Sternberger, the proprietor of this restaurant, invented the cheeseburger. An individual who takes his namesake seriously. According to rumors, he accidentally burned one side of a hamburger patty while making the "Aristocratic Burger" and chose to cover it up with a mountain of cheese rather than apologize. 
This bustling city has made its own wonderful contributions to the world of cuisine, including mouthwatering cheeseburgers, the legendary oyster drink, and other culinary surprises.