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This Week in L.A. Food News: May 17 Edition

Posted on: May 17, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

The good, the bad, AND the ugly. Read More

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New & Notable Restaurant Openings: Week of May 17

Posted on: May 17, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

Chi-Lin, Badmaash, The Federal Bar, and more. Read More

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Food Truck Fashion: Mad Men Goes West

Posted on: May 17, 2013 by: Brooke L. Solovy

Street style meets street eats along Miracle Mile. Read More

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Marcos Tello & Aidan Demarest Reinvent Los Angeles Athletic Club's 100-Year-Old Bar

Posted on: May 17, 2013 by: Caroline on Crack

A private new bar and membership deal? Keeping up appearances never tasted so good. Read More

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David Beckham Quits Soccer... To Put His Foot in His Mouth

Posted on: May 17, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

The former L.A. Galaxy star may be done on the field, but he's just getting started in the restaurant business. Read More

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Food That Makes Me Sad: Raw Fish on a Conveyor Belt

Posted on: May 16, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

Five foods that would make excellent conveyor belt fare. Read More

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Vintage Matchbooks From Classic L.A. Places: North Woods Inn

Posted on: May 16, 2013 by: Chris Nichols

San Gabriel's North Woods Inn is a chilly escape on a warm summer day. Read More

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A Hollywood Bowl Dinner and Parking Deal That’s Not Too Shabby

Posted on: May 16, 2013 by: Dominika Bacinsky

The Hollywood Roosevelt’s Public Kitchen and Bar debuts a package deal that’s actually pretty great. Read More

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The Foundry to Close Sunday for “Transitional Period”

Posted on: May 16, 2013 by: Lesley Bargar Suter

Chef Eric Greenspan's Melrose restaurant is taking some time to retool. Read More

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L.A. Food Events Worth Nibbling On: May 16 Edition

Posted on: May 16, 2013 by: Dominika Bacinsky

A guide to the upcoming week's most delicious happenings. Read More

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Hola Mexico Film Festival Serves up a Taste of Mexico through May 22

Posted on: May 16, 2013 by: Bill Esparza

Don't miss Viva Mezcal or the Gran Parrillada this week. Read More

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Talking Fruit With Actor Bill Pullman

Posted on: May 15, 2013 by: Pat Saperstein

The Fruit Hunters, a new documentary about fruit fanatics, is out now. Read More

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Blue C Sushi, a Sushi Dreamscape, Coming Soon to Hollywood

Posted on: May 15, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

The city's newest sushi restaurant is a conveyor belt concept from Seattle. Read More

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Getting Saucy: Make Fishing with Dynamite's Saffron Aioli

Posted on: May 15, 2013 by: Lesley Bargar Suter

Chef David Lefevre shares his seafaring recipe. Read More

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The Vegan-Friendly Cocktails at Crossroads Are Worth a Taste

Posted on: May 15, 2013 by: Caroline on Crack

Jeremy Lake is heading up the bar program at this new West Hollywood hot spot. Read More

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Corazon Y Miel

Posted on: May 15, 2013 by:

The first restaurant from Animal grad Eduardo Ruiz is not authentic—it’s barely Mexican. The converted dive is instead putting out Latin dishes that feel more tapas bar than taquería. Read More

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Giveaway: So, You Want Tickets to the Sold Out Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest?

Posted on: May 15, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

Well, lucky you. We're giving away a pair of tickets next Monday! Here's how to enter. Read More

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DispL.A. Case #68: The Cobb Salad

Posted on: May 14, 2013 by: Chris Nichols

The history of Los Angeles as told through 232 objects.   Read More

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New Guidelines for Food Critics Acknowledge Bloggers, the Internet

Posted on: May 14, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

Talking to our own restaurant critic, Patric Kuh, about the Association of Food Journalists' new rules. Read More

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I Will Do Bad Things For These: Peanut Butter Pop Tarts

Posted on: May 14, 2013 by: Lesley Bargar Suter

Bad, bad things... Read More

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Jeff Goldblum, Eddie Izzard, and Other Celebs Expected at Blu Jam Café's Grand Opening in Sherman Oaks

Posted on: May 14, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

The Melrose Avenue brunch spot expands into the Valley. Read More

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Vitamina T: Relleno Negro Tacos at Flor de Yucatan Bakery

Posted on: May 14, 2013 by: Bill Esparza

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Source On The Sunset Strip

Posted on: May 13, 2013 by: Chris Nichols

Share a slice of mushroom loaf with the happiest cult in America. Read More

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Dining at the Gamble House

Posted on: May 13, 2013 by: Chris Nichols

Add some Greene and Greene to your greens Read More

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Turkey Legs Headed for the Big Screen: Medieval Times Shops Film Rights to Studios

Posted on: May 13, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

There are no forks in the Medieval Times movie because there were no forks in medieval times. Read More

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Food + Film: Opulence in The Great Gatsby Takes the Form of Oranges

Posted on: May 13, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

Baz Luhrmann's newest film doesn't leave out the citrus. Read More

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How About a Hollywood Bowl of Ramen?

Posted on: May 13, 2013 by: Eddie Lin

Spotlighting the Asian flavors among The Hollywood Bowl's 2013 menu offerings. Read More

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Circa

Posted on: May 13, 2013 by: Los Angeles magazine

In this loungy tavern, Octavio Becerra—along with executive chef Bryon Freeze—channels the culinary melting pot of L.A. Read More

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This Week in L.A. Food News: May 10 Edition

Posted on: May 10, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

The good, the bad, AND the ugly. Read More

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Mario Batali’s Kids Have A Cookbook Now

Posted on: May 10, 2013 by: Lesley Bargar Suter

Good thing those Crocs come in wee sizes. Read More

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New & Notable Restaurant Openings: Week of May 10

Posted on: May 10, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

The Polo Lounge, Stella Barra, and more openings this week. Read More

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Lou on Wine: Batic Pinela 2008

Posted on: May 10, 2013 by: Lou Amdur

This is what you should be drinking with uni. Read More

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Exclusive: What To Expect From Livigni + Moix's Venice Bar, Old Lightning

Posted on: May 10, 2013 by: Caroline on Crack

Classic cocktails made from classic bottles of impossible-to-source liquor? Yes, please. Read More

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BÊP Kitchen’s Arty New Spot

Posted on: May 9, 2013 by: Dominika Bacinsky

The Vietnamese pop-up brunch has a new Downtown location to call home. Read More

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Vitamina T: Ricky's Fish Tacos is Back!

Posted on: May 9, 2013 by: Bill Esparza

Ricky Piña refuels in Chinatown with plans to go mobile. Read More

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José Andrés Teaches Us How to Cook Lung, Liver, and Tongue

Posted on: May 9, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

Making human meat appetizing on NBC's Hannibal. Read More

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L.A. Food Events Worth Nibbling On: May 9 Edition

Posted on: May 9, 2013 by: Dominika Bacinsky

A guide to the upcoming week's most delicious happenings. Read More

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Cheesy Garlic Lay's?! America, It’s Like We Don’t Even Know You

Posted on: May 9, 2013 by: Lesley Bargar Suter

The winning flavor in a nationwide contest proves why this country ranks last in chip innovation. Read More

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Our Picks for the Best Mother's Day Bites in Town

Posted on: May 9, 2013 by: Dominika Bacinsky

Where to treat mom to caviar, champagne, and more--this upcoming Sunday. Read More

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On May 14, Häagen-Dazs Gives Away Free Cones

Posted on: May 9, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

Ben & Jerry's competitor gets in on the big annual freebie that everyone loves. Read More

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The 10 Best Ways To Get Drunk With Your Mom on Mother's Day

Posted on: May 8, 2013 by: Caroline on Crack

These spots still have space this upcoming Sunday, May 12. Read More

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New 10,000 Square Foot Venue Coming Soon to WeHo

Posted on: May 8, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

David Cooley, formerly of The Abbey Food & Bar, has taken over several addresses along Santa Monica Blvd. Read More

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Throwback Recipe: The Source Restaurant’s Magic Mushroom Barley Soup

Posted on: May 8, 2013 by: Lesley Bargar Suter

In honor of the Source Family documentary, which makes its L.A. premier this week, we look back at one of the pioneering vegetarian restaurant's classic dishes. Read More

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Taste a Really “Beefy” Pork Broth Ramen at Tsujita ANNEX

Posted on: May 8, 2013 by: Eddie Lin

This is what happens when pork bones are simmered in broth for 60 hours straight. Read More

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Roy Choi and Natasha Phan Reminisce About Chinatown at the New Chego!

Posted on: May 8, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

Is Chego! the spark that will light Chinatown for years to come? Read More

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James Beard Foundation Awards Narrowly Miss L.A. (Again)

Posted on: May 7, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

New York chefs, media, sweep annual food awards. Read More

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Event Watch: Wolfgang Puck + David Chang + Roy Choi

Posted on: May 7, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

West brings East to the forefront of fine dining. Read More

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Taste the Tapatio Revival at La Minerva Restaurante

Posted on: May 7, 2013 by: Bill Esparza

Skip the slop and glop and go for the carne en su jugo. Read More

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A Big Bowl of Fresh Air as Chego! Settles Into Chinatown

Posted on: May 6, 2013 by: Eddie Lin

Go deep inside a vegetarian noodle bowl at the new Chego! Read More

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Last Night: What You Missed at Cochon 555

Posted on: May 6, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

Words overheard amidst piles and piles of pork. Read More

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Exclusive: Hollywood Bowl to Debut A New Wine Bar This Summer

Posted on: May 6, 2013 by: Shayna Rose Arnold

See what the new space will look like when it is finished and how construction is shaping up Read More

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This Week in L.A. Food News: May 3 Edition

Posted on: May 3, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

The good, the bad, AND the ugly. Read More

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Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n' Roll and... Beer? Sure, Why Not

Posted on: May 3, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

KISS Co-founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons to open Rock & Brews in Torrance. Read More

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Exclusive: Your First Look at the Cocktails at Riviera 31

Posted on: May 3, 2013 by: Caroline on Crack

The Sofitel's new lounge offers cocktails from mixmaster Matthew Biancaniello. Read More

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Artist Urs Fischer Plays With His Food

Posted on: May 2, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

A new exhibition at the MOCA features a house made of bread, crudely placed lemons, and more fun with food. Read More

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Breed Street Class of 2009 Keeps on Cooking

Posted on: May 2, 2013 by: Bill Esparza

Antojitos Carmen may be gone, but Nina's is back! Read More

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L.A. Food Events Worth Nibbling On: May 2 Edition

Posted on: May 2, 2013 by: Dominika Bacinsky

A guide to the upcoming week's most delicious happenings. Read More

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Sriracha Leather? That's the Plan

Posted on: May 1, 2013 by: Eddie Lin

Checking out the South East Asian Pork Belly Burger at West L.A.'s Plan Check Read More

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Essential Cocktails: How to Make, and Where to Find, the Perfect Paloma

Posted on: May 1, 2013 by: Caroline on Crack

Pablo Moix has perfected the Paloma, and it's what you should be drinking this weekend. Read More

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Doce Ways to Party on Cinco de Mayo: Margaritas, Tacos, Piñatas, Donkeys…

Posted on: May 1, 2013 by: Dominika Bacinsky

Our picks for this year’s Cinco de Fun-o! Read More

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The Ben & Jerry's Truck is Coming to L.A.

Posted on: May 1, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

How to score free ice cream this month. Read More

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Classic Pork Lumpia

Posted on: May 1, 2013 by: Los Angeles magazine

Marvin Gapultos, author of The Adobo Road Cookbook, shares his recipe for lumpia—the Filipino spring roll—that’s as easy to make as it is crispy. Read More

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Chef Tracking: Alex Stratta Out at Scarpetta Beverly Hills

Posted on: May 1, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

Chef Freddy Vargas moves back to Scarpetta after months at Mercato di Vetro. Read More

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Two New Food Events to Look Forward to This Year

Posted on: May 1, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

Bite Night and Taste America hit the L.A. food scene. Read More

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F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Long Gone L.A.

Posted on: May 1, 2013 by: David Mark Simpson

The author of The Great Gatsby spent much of his time in Los Angeles shut in at his Malibu beach house or his Encino residence, writing and avoiding alcohol, but he got out sometimes, too. Here’s where Read More

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Six Things You Didn't Know About Chad Colby

Posted on: April 30, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

Get to know the chef at Chi Spacca. Read More

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Where to Get a Paloma in L.A. This Weekend

Posted on: April 30, 2013 by: Bill Esparza

Plus, a few things you didn't know about Cinco de Mayo. Read More

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Watch Stephen Colbert Make Fun of Yelp

Posted on: April 30, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

Colbert says Yelp combines "the critical palate of Zagat with not having anything better to do." Read More

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Free the Salumi! The FDA Lifts Ban on Italian Cured Meats

Posted on: April 29, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

Talking to Norbert Wabnig at The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills about culatello. Read More

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Barnyard

Posted on: April 29, 2013 by: Los Angeles magazine

This is the kind of place most hip cities have dozens of but that had somehow eluded Venice: a great neighborhood restaurant. Read More

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The Sunset Strip Dons a Sombrero

Posted on: April 29, 2013 by: Bill Esparza

You don't have to go South to celebrate Cinco de Mayo next Sunday. Read More

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Behind the Broth: All About Tsujita Ramen's New ANNEX

Posted on: April 29, 2013 by: Eddie Lin

Owner Takehiro Tsujita on menu variations, expansion plans, and the goal behind great ramen. Read More

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This Week in L.A. Food News: April 26 Edition

Posted on: April 26, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

The good, the bad, AND the ugly. Read More

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Wolvesmouth/Miles Thompson Le Fooding Collaboration Dinner

Posted on: April 26, 2013 by: Lesley Bargar Suter

What brought the who's who of the international food and art world to Cypress Park? The (fuzzy) photo evidence. Read More

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What's in a Name? Niki Nakayama on the Origins of n/naka

Posted on: April 26, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

This is the story of an L.A. sushi chef's love for fish. Read More

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Exclusive: Your First Look at the Cocktail List at Fishing With Dynamite

Posted on: April 26, 2013 by: Caroline on Crack

David LeFevre and Jerry Garbus on how and what to drink with fish (and explosives). Read More

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The Best Boozy News All Week Comes From a Former Hair Salon

Posted on: April 26, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

Eagle Rock's Heirloom L.A. opens their dining salon to the public and bottles their own red and white. Read More

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Downtown's Grand Central Market Goes Under the Knife

Posted on: April 25, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

Sticky Rice is the first new restaurant to open in the market this year. Read More

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Where Michael Cimarusti, Ricardo Zarate, & Other Great Chefs Get Their Sushi On

Posted on: April 25, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

Four fish-focused chefs on where they like to omakase. Read More

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L.A. Food Events Worth Nibbling On: April 25 Edition

Posted on: April 25, 2013 by: Dominika Bacinsky

A guide to the upcoming week's most delicious happenings. Read More

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Nigiri By The Numbers

Posted on: April 25, 2013 by: Los Angeles magazine

When our dine editor, Lesley Bargar Suter, asked chef Mori Onodera how much rice makes for the perfect piece of nigiri, she assumed he would estimate—turns out the answer is a bit more specific. Read More

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Mexican Sashimi: A Spicy Alternative

Posted on: April 25, 2013 by: Bill Esparza

Where to find seafood cured in lime, with a kick. Read More

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Giant Tamale Building For Sale

Posted on: April 24, 2013 by: Chris Nichols

Roadside icon would make a great...tamale restaurant. Read More

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Holy Dumplings! Din Tai Fung, Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak and More Coming to Glendale

Posted on: April 24, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

Rick Caruso & Co. announce new additions to the Americana at Brand. Read More

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Original 1948 In-N-Out Burger Reconstructed In Baldwin Park

Posted on: April 24, 2013 by: Chris Nichols

Replica rising on site of store #1 Read More

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This is What You Should Be Drinking This Season

Posted on: April 24, 2013 by: Caroline on Crack

In which the bartenders pick their favorites off their new Spring cocktail lists. Read More

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800° Degrees Set to Open 10 New Locations by Next Year

Posted on: April 24, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

Talking to Anthony Carron about assembly line pizza for the masses. Read More

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L.A.'s Three Most Ridiculous Sushi-Inspired Dishes

Posted on: April 23, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

It's not always pretty when sushi goes rogue. Read More

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Two New Sushi Restaurants Open in L.A.

Posted on: April 23, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

sugarFISH expands and Osawa Now Serves Pasadena. Read More

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On a Roll: 5 Food Personalities Who Should Have Their Own Sushi Roll

Posted on: April 23, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

Hamasaku in West L.A. names rolls after celebs, but maybe they should honor the food world. Read More

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A Parisian in L.A.

Posted on: April 23, 2013 by: Lesley Bargar Suter

In advance of Le Grand Fooding Crush this week, Alexandre Cammas sounds off on our great food city. Read More

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Roy Choi Takes Anthony Bourdain on a Ride Through K-Town

Posted on: April 22, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

A chat with Choi on how "Parts Unknown" episode two came together. Read More

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Sorprendente at Oliverio: a Pop-Up Al Fresco Market

Posted on: April 22, 2013 by: Dominika Bacinsky

Pasta-making lessons, truffle tasting, and wine sampling are amongst the offerings at this taste of summer event in Beverly Hills. Read More

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Sustainable Shopping: Fish Tips for the Home Cook

Posted on: April 22, 2013 by: Daniela Galarza

Chefs David LeFevre (of the forthcoming Fishing with Dynamite) and Takao Iinuma of Genji Sushi on buying fish retail. Read More

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The Winners of This Year's L.A. Taco Madness Celebrate in Grand Park

Posted on: April 22, 2013 by: Bill Esparza

2013 is shaping up to be the year of the taco. Read More

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Bludso’s Bar-&-Que

Posted on: April 22, 2013 by:

We fell in love with Kevin Bludso’s barbecue on a rickety stool at his original Compton shack. Now, Texas-style BBQ can be had in a polished Hollywood sports bar-like spot. Read More

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Supermarket Sushi Sweep

Posted on: April 21, 2013 by: Lesley Bargar Suter

An epic (and terrifying) grocery store sushi taste-off Read More

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School of Fish: What You’re Really Eating

Posted on: April 21, 2013 by: Ann Herold

The swimmers most prized as sushi had a life before they landed on your plate. Get to know your yellowtail from your mackerel and what’s (not) in a name Read More

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Slide Show: L.A. Sushi Porn

Posted on: April 21, 2013 by:

To show off the city’s best looking sushi we sent photographer Andrea Bricco to L.A.’s 15 finest fish slingers (see the full list in the May issue on newsstands now). The result is downright mouth-watering Read More

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Video: How Nobu Makes a Hand Roll

Posted on: April 21, 2013 by:

Nobu L.A. head sushi chef Koji-san demonstrates his technique Read More

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