Category Archives: Food

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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Where To Take Mom for Mother’s Day Brunch or Dinner: A Procrastinator’s Guide

Not sure where to take Mom for Mother’s Day Brunch or Dinner and you haven’t made reservations yet? Here’s a collection of fine restaurants around town that Mom’ll love! Hey, chronic procrastinators: as last-minute cancellations can and do happen, so … Continue reading

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The Cannabliss Retreat: Learning to Bake and Medicate Mindfully

After a short, leisurely limousine bus ride through the Malibu canyon, an estate gate opened to a lush California oasis filled with young fruit trees, small tents under swaying palm trees, and a glistening turquoise pool. The air, filled with … 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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Masters of Taste to Bring Over 70 Culinary, Beverage and Sweet Masters to Rose Bowl Tomorrow!

The 3rd Annual Masters of Taste, L.A.’s premier outdoor, luxury food and beverage festival that will take place on Sunday, May 6th, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the field of the Historic Pasadena Rose Bowl! Masters of … Continue reading

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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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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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The 2018 “Beastly Ball”: A Night of Beastly Pleasures and a Celebration of Conservation!

This year’s kickoff for the (GLAZA) Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association’s “Beastly Ball” fundraiser, which is slated for May 19, 2018, at 5:30 p.m., featured a preview like no other with the L.A. Zoo‘s own elephants Tina and Jewel. These noble … Continue reading

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