Category Archives: Food

Favorites from LA Loves Alex’s Lemonade 2019

The 10th annual L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Stand raised over $1.2 million for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. The fundraiser is in memory of a little girl named Alex, who started her own lemonade stand to raise money to fight cancer. People were … Continue reading

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Highlights of The Taste 2019: Sunday

LA Times’ food event, “The Taste,” was mellower and less crowded on Sunday night. That doesn’t mean the food was anything but spectacular. Two chefs even served three-course meals. Sometimes the simplest things, expertly made with the best possible ingredients … Continue reading

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A Preview of Chef Sammy’s Thursday Night Cookout At Preux and Proper in DTLA

Downtown’s popular Southern eatery, Preux & Proper, made a big impression on us when they first arrived, and chef Sammy Monsour has been one of our favorite familiar faces to spot at food events around town ever since. They’re now … Continue reading

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Highlights of LA Times’ ‘The Taste’: Saturday Night

Saturday night is always a big bash at the LA Times’ Taste. Although it is no longer themed “Cocktail Confidential,” the event is still as much about drinking as eating. It attracted the biggest crowd of the three events—it felt like … Continue reading

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Come Celebrate and Help to Cure Children’s Cancer at LA Loves Alex’s Lemonade this Saturday!

LA Loves Alex’s Lemonade, taking place on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the Royce Quad at UCLA, has a special place in our hearts. This annual event, now in its 10th year, carries on the spirit of Alexandria “Alex” Scott, a … Continue reading

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Abernethy’s Mixes Things up at the Music Center

Abernethy’s, a beautiful new restaurant at the Music Center Plaza is now open for lunch and dinner. With a massive renovation, the plaza added a couple of new buildings–Abernethy’s Restaurant and the Mullin Wine Bar. Every three months (quarterly, for … Continue reading

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Terzo MdR Brings Mediterranean Fare to Marina del Rey

Newly opened at the Villa Marina Marketplace in Marina del Rey, Terzo MdR focuses on Mediterranean food served in a charming, inviting space. Helming the kitchen is Executive Chef Brian Lavin, who appeared on Zagat’s national “30 Under 30” list … Continue reading

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Highlights of LA Times’ The Taste: Friday Night

The opening event of the LA Times’ “The Taste,” was a wonderful night, with the weather cooling down just in time for the evening, short lines, lots of liquor and happy chefs. It’s always exciting to be on the Paramount … Continue reading

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Eataly Welcomes La Pasta Fresca, a New Housemade Pasta Bar

Undoubtedly one of L.A.’s best food destinations, Eataly has just added a new pasta bar to its convergence of authentic Italian eateries and sublime Italian groceries: La Pasta Fresca. Though I haven’t had a chance to try it yet — … Continue reading

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LA Food & Wine 2019 The Great Steakout and BBQ

Saturday night is always the biggest and fanciest bash of LA Food & Wine. They weren’t kidding when they said, “Meat me at LAFW’s Great Steakout and BBQ.” Hosted by Curtis Stone of Gwen, it was a festival for carnivores. … Continue reading

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