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Karin E. Baker

About Karin E. Baker

Karin E. Baker is a native Angeleno who loves the eateries, history, nature, architecture, and art of her hometown. When not exploring poke shacks in Kona, tascas in Córdoba, and konditoris in Malmö, she writes about food, culture, lifestyle and travel. She obsesses over comma usage and classic films and is always happy to find an excuse to open a bottle of champagne.

Inko Nito: Unconventional Japanese Eatery in the Arts District

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Karin E. Baker

Located in the heart of Downtown’s Arts District, Inko Nito serves what’s billed as “unconventional Japanese,” with a few Korean influences thrown in.  Come to this tucked-away, laid-back restaurant for sashimi, robatayaki, grilled vegetables, skewered meats and seafood, the nine-course … Continue reading →

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Bibigo Kitchen Brings Korean Cuisine to the Westside

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Karin E. Baker

Craving Korean food but K-Town’s too far away? Bibigo Kitchen, a new Bibigo concept billed as “fine-casual modern Korean,” recently opened inside Westfield Century City. Don’t get this mixed up with Bibigo, whose to-go locations include one in this mall’s … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Gift Guide for Foodies & Skincare Lovers

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Karin E. Baker

I love giving (and getting) culinary items and skincare as gifts. Making meals and entertaining more exciting… protecting the body’s largest organ from the dry winter weather… what more can you want? Here are a few great consumable gifts that … Continue reading →

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Learn the Art of Seafood Paired with Sake at This 3-Day DTLA Pop-up

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Karin E. Baker

Oysters and white wine are a classic pairing. After attending a preview dinner for the “Escape the Ordinary” sake and seafood pop-up at Rappahannock Oyster Bar in DTLA last night, I found that drinking sake with oysters and other types … Continue reading →

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Legendary L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele Now Serving Breakfast Pizza & Much More in Their Hollywood Courtyard

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Karin E. Baker

Serving up Sicilian-style pizza in a beautiful Hollywood courtyard dotted with trees, L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele was already a pizza-lovers’ destination prior to its May opening. The original pizzeria, still located in Naples and dating back to 1870, was legendary … Continue reading →

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15 Highlights From LA Times’ The Taste in Costa Mesa

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Karin E. Baker

Los Angeles Times’ The Taste made its second appearance in Costa Mesa on October 18-19, offering up a lively gastronomic event for Orange County denizens who didn’t make it to The Taste at Paramount Studios over Labor Day Weekend. 90 … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Opening of Smashed with Free Burgers, Live Music & More

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Karin E. Baker

Owned by the same guys who made Mexican eatery/bar Te’kila such a success, Smashed, a new burger bar located in a bustling section of Hollywood, is opening its doors on Friday, October 11. In honor of its public unveiling, Smashed … Continue reading →

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What’s New & Delicious at Fish-Focused Restaurant Bottlefish

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Karin E. Baker

Bottlefish is the vision of two guys who’ve made a real impact on Los Angeles (and thus international) dining: its co-owners, Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax, started California Pizza Kitchen back in 1985. Before California Pizza Kitchen, California-style pizza was … Continue reading →

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L.A. Times ‘The Taste’ Returns to Costa Mesa in October

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Karin E. Baker

One of LA’s favorite food festivals for a decade has been Los Angeles Times’ The Taste, held at Paramount Studios each Labor Day weekend. The Taste expanded its reach last year with a second weekend in Orange County. Now, thanks … Continue reading →

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Veggie Grill Has a New Location in Toluca Lake

Posted on September 22, 2019 by Karin E. Baker

Continuing in its quest to make delicious vegan food more accessible, Veggie Grill recently opened its newest location on the border of Toluca Lake and Burbank. Located across the street from Googie-style architectural icon Bob’s Big Boy, Veggie Grill still … Continue reading →

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