Author Archives: Elise Thompson

Elise Thompson

About Elise Thompson

Born and raised in the great city of Los Angeles, this food, culture and music-loving punk rock angeleno wants to turn you on to all that is funky, delicious and weird in the city. While Elise holds down the fort, her adventurous alter ego Kiki Maraschino is known to roam the country in search of catfish.

LA Times Food Bowl Pays Tribute to Suthiporn “Tui” Sungkamee of Jitlada

Since 2006, when Sarintip “Jazz” Singsanong and her brother, Suthiporn “Tui” Sungkamee took over Jitlada, it has become more than just another restaurant in Thaitown. Tui brought the Southern Thai cooking of his hometown to LA, along with its intense heat. … Continue reading

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Highlights of The Masters of Taste

Last weekend the Masters of Taste filled The Rose Bowl with fantastic sips and tastes. Unlike last year, the sun was shining mightily; only the grill smoke clouded the sky. Here is a selection of some of my favorite noshes: … Continue reading

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Our Recommendations for the LA Times’ Month-Long Food Bowl: Week Two

Once again, the LA Times is presenting its annual Food Bowl–an entire month of activities celebrating Los Angeles’ food scene while raising funds and awareness for food waste and hunger and promoting sustainability and waste reduction. Now, they could have … Continue reading

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The Launch Party for the LA Times’ Food Bowl was a Harbinger of Great Things to Come

Last Monday, The LA Times celebrated the beginning of their epic month of food events known as the Food Bowl. The patio at City Market South was intimate enough for the beginning of the event, which felt like a reunion … Continue reading

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Save Music in Chinatown 15 Coming Sunday, May 20th

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Taste of the Eastside Continues its Reign as the Chillest Food Event in LA

Taste of the Eastside returned last Sunday to the beautiful Los Angeles River Center and Gardens. The series of well-shaded patios and grassy areas gave the event a sense of relaxed intimacy and community. There were no long lines and … Continue reading

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Liquid Kitty Punk Rock BBQ Spring 2018

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Chef Carlos Salgado’s Compelling Acceptance Speech as Taco Maria is Awarded ‘Restaurant of the Year’at The LA Times Bowl

Last night at the launch party for The LA Times’ Food Bowl, Jonathan Gold revealed “The Best Restaurant of the Year.” The honor was awarded to Taco Maria, a Costa Mesa Restaurant that serves “Alta California cuisine, a mezcla of … Continue reading

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Our Recommendations for The LA Times’ Month-Long Food Bowl: Week One

Once again, the LA Times is presenting its annual Food Bowl–an entire month of activities celebrating Los Angeles’ food scene while raising funds and awareness for food waste and hunger and promoting sustainability and waste reduction. Now, they could have … Continue reading

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Bob Dorough, the Beloved Composer Behind ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ Passes Away at 94

Bob Dorough, composer and performer, best known for his educational “Schoolhouse Rock” films died Monday afternoon in Mt. Bethel, Pennsylvania at the age of 94. NPR announced the sad news after confirmation from his wife, Sally Shanley Dorough. According to his … Continue reading

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