If it’s true that the Danes live to eat, the Norwegians eat to live and the Swedes eat to drink, then it must also be said that Americans eat to experience other cultures. And it is with fervor that the restaurant industry has attached itself to the cultures of Scandinavia. It’s not unprecedented. The food [...]
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Cookbooks experience growth spurt
This time of year can be a rainy, awkward transitional period, one that comes months after winter holidays and months before the sunny, beach-filled days of summer. No distinct feature or holiday elicits universal happiness and celebration. But for whatever reason, now is a popular time for cookbook releases. A few weeks ago, this column [...]
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Los Angeles continues to offer exceptional food in street-side form. Here are some of the best.
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What does the typical vegan look like? You might imagine a hemp-clad hippie or a willowy celebutante. In recent years, however, the vegan movement has gained some unusual participants, such as metal legend Ozzy Osbourne and former boxer Mike Tyson. There’s also a subset of body builders, the subject of a Jan. 4 article in [...]
Read the rest of this article »Film highlights exemplary culinary talent
Documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi features the work of likely the world’s greatest sushi chef.
Read the rest of this article »Blue Cow succeeds with casual cuisine
New restaurant Blue Cow Kitchen and Bar gives culinary classics a modern twist, allowing them to shine in their delicious simplicity.
Read the rest of this article »New law impedes growth of food truck industry
Food trucks are lovely things. Normal restaurants are usually more well-regarded than food trucks because of their stability, but these trucks are much more accessible because of their ability to move. Migrating from sidewalk to sidewalk and offering a variety of cuisines, food trucks are a surging industry in Los Angeles. Just walk along the [...]
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Anyone with a genuine passion for food keeps a list of dream restaurants. If you love food, New York’s Momofuku Ko, Berkeley’s Chez Panisse and Tennessee’s Blackberry Farm are all gastronomic temples to which you’ve probably longed to pilgrimage. And if you’ve never heard of these restaurants, you will soon. That’s because these are three [...]
Read the rest of this article »Simplicity impresses in Mexicali’s food
Originally a late-night taco stand, Mexicali Taco & Co. maintains its authentic feel as it makes its move to a full-fledged restaurant.
Read the rest of this article »Cultural comfort foods go modern
If you’ve dined in Los Angeles recently, there’s a good chance you’ve found some strange inclusions on menus. Maybe you’ve spotted matzo ball soup, chicken and waffles or poutine. That’s because these very specific comfort foods have been taken out of their homestyle contexts and given upscale updates. Most prevalent in recent weeks has been [...]
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