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Early Spring in the Markets »
Punxutawney Phil may have seen his shadow a few days ago, but here in the SoCal farmers’ markets, early spring green is already here. Namely, the exiting arrival of the first small, tender, sweet English shelling peas. Tamai Farms has them at Mar Vista on Sunday and the Wednesday and Saturday Pico Santa Monica markets. [...]...
February 5 2010 / No comments / Read More »
Coffee Shops For Tea Drinkers »
Sure, they can paint a perfect fleur-de-lis in cappuccino foam, but can L.A.’s best baristas also brew a great cup of tea? Here are a few coffee shops that know their pekoes from their Ceylons. Espresso Profeta Hand-pulled espresso drinks may be the main draw at this two-year-old UCLA café hangout, but don’t overlook the house white [...]...
January 22 2010 / No comments / Read More »Op-Fed
One Stomach at a Time »
So often our social issues seem huge and overwhelming, and we retreat behind the assumption that it’s just too big a problem to tackle. Not so our friend Jennie Cook, a caterer and former restaurateur who was introduced to the group Root Down L.A. by cookbook author and EAT: LA contributor Amelia Saltsman. We all [...]...
January 19 2010 / No comments / Read More »Discoveries
Elements Kitchen »
WHY The quiet bar is a great pre- or post-movie or theater spot for a glass of wine and a burger or Korean tacos; if you have more time and...
Feb 5 2010 / 1 comment / Read More »Chin-Ma-Ya of Tokyo »
WHY Brothy and flavorful ramen with lots of add-on toppings, like enoki mushrooms, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts and boiled eggs. WHAT Tucked away in the back of Weller Court, this restaurant...
Jan 28 2010 / 1 comment / Read More »Deals
Valentine’s Day Deals »
If we’re lucky, most of us get one, maybe two years of white truffles and $150 bottles of Champagne on Valentine’s Day before we settle into true love — and...
1 comment / Read More »Events
LA Street Food Fest »
Food truck lovers, your time has come! More than 35 food vendors, including the Grilled Cheese Truck, the Sweets Truck and the Buttermilk Truck, will convene at the LA Street...
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