Category Archives: Food

James Beard Foundation’s “Taste America” to Spotlight Oaxacan Eatery Guelaguetza

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Karin E. Baker

The James Beard Foundation’s “Taste America” returns to Los Angeles to celebrate and support our local restaurant community on October 18. The 2020 incarnation of this gastronomic happening is a national virtual event. Angelenos, however, will have the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Pop-Up Alert: Gastro Garage on the Rooftop of The W Hotel Hollywood

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Karin E. Baker

Fiery blowtorches and molecular gastronomy are on the menu when Gastro Garage brings their month-long pop-up dinner series TORCHED to the W Hotel in Hollywood. You may have seen the members of Gastro Garage on The Travel Channel or Bravo … Continue reading →

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Standout Ocean Flavors Make Leviathan a Must-Visit New Restaurant

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Karin E. Baker

Leviathan is an adventurous, pesca-centric restaurant that just opened its doors in September.  Located in Encino, the 16-seat outdoor eatery was conceived by Philip Frankland Lee. This innovative young Top Chef alumni also created esteemed restaurants Scratch | Bar, perched … Continue reading →

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The Rundown: This Week in Brief 10/01/20

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Elise Thompson

Burritos La Palma Opens Third Location in Boyle Heights According to L.A. Taco, my favorite burrito in L.A., Burritos La Palma’s birria de res will be coming to “Taco Row,” a stretch of Olympic Boulevard, between Soto and Mirasol Streets in Boyle … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Oktoberfest This Weekend at Market Tavern at The Original Farmers Market

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Karin E. Baker

Oktoberfest will be a different experience this year, with COVID an ongoing issue. LA’s large festivities have been canceled, but for a taste of Oktoberfest without the teeming crowds, why not try a smaller, safer outing – and one with … Continue reading →

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Get Your Kicks on Route 666: Drive-up Haunted Attractions 2020

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Elise Thompson

This year Halloween is going to be very different – but its spirit lives on, just in a safer way. Drive-up attractions around Los Angeles vary from family-friendly to terrifying;  this list will help you select the one that’s right … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: All Kinds of Icons 2 – Kid Heroes Edition

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Paul Gaita

“Gamera: The Complete Collection” (1965-2006, Arrow Video) Arrow’s eight-disc Blu-ray set compiles all 12 films featuring the giant, firebreathing turtle Gamera, who vied with Godzilla for global adoration from the kaiju faithful for more than a half-century, and bundles them … Continue reading →

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Minority-Owned Chado Tea Room Turns 30

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Karin E. Baker

The story behind Chado Tea Room is a great example of the American Dream. Fostered by minority immigrants passionate about their trade, this groundbreaking endeavor proved influential to Los Angeles (and, eventually, the entire country). Chado began in 1990 with … Continue reading →

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How to Get a FREE Beyond Meatball Meal on Wednesday, Sept. 16

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Karin E. Baker

Whether you’re a vegan or an omnivore, chances are good you’ve savored a Beyond Burger. These plant-based meatless burgers revolutionized the veggie burger game with patties that “bleed” (thanks to beet juice), flavor that resembles real beef more than other … Continue reading →

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The Rundown: This Week in Brief 08/28/20

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Paul Gaita

Alpine Village near Torrance may be Designated a Historic Landmark Anyone who grew up in the South Bay will remember Christmas shopping trips to Alpine Village, the largest, drunkenest Oktoberfest in California, their huge weekend swap meets, and 80s punk … Continue reading →

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