The move from the phrase “tapas” to the more inclusive “small plates” signaled the fact that the shared food phenomenon could apply to almost any cuisine, not just Spanish. Restaurants opened w… Continue reading “Sunny Spot Venice Gets a New Menu Format + Nixes Shared Plates” > Read the full post on Squid Ink
Bluffside dining in Eagle Rock at the Rite Spot, circa 1937 I was inspired by L.A. Observed’s post on L,A. photographer William Reagh to go digging into the L.A. Public Library photo archives again for more historic restaurant shots. Photographer Herman Schultheis, for some reason, exhaustively photographed the Rite Spot cafe where Cindy’s now stands [...]
We’re feeling better already Siddhartha may not have found spiritual redemption in pleasure and excess, but that’s no reason not to give it a go yourself. On November 17, Malibu’s Great Spirit Ranch will play host to The Chocolate Invitational Festival, ten-and-a-half hours of chocolate indulgence featuring ten chocolate makers set between (get this) a [...]
It’s that time of year again. Months of handshaking and politicking are about to coalesce into a single sweeping turn of the cogs of democracy. Yes, we are referring to Barney’s Beanery’s quadr… Continue reading “Cast Your “Beer Votes” at Barney’s Beanery Tomorrow Night” > Read the full post on Squid Ink
See also: The Martha Stewart Cooking School archives. It’s time for a confession: I have never butchered a chicken. Why? Well, mostly because raw chicken gives me the willies. I like chicken, … Continue reading “Martha Stewart’s Cooking School: Episode 5, Butchering + A Trip to Lindy & Grundy + A Minor Panic Attack” > [...]
Proposition 37 would require the labeling of genetically modified food in California. Hear from those for and against Prop 37. Plus, can GMO’s end world hunger?
Humble Potato, a new place in Westchester, is serving up American classics like hamburgers and fries, but with a Japanese flair. The Curry-baga, for example, has the expected beef patty, tomato, and onion like a traditional hamburger, but it’s topped with pickled radish and a Japanese curry sauce. Garlic and Parmesan fries are dusted with [...]
In which we highlight the past week in food, either at home or abroad. “You were expecting maybe Jeff Koons and a chocolate fountain? No.” Michael McCarty Updates Michael’s Restaurant: Bar Fo… Continue reading “Short Attention Span Dinner Theater: Your Week in Food, 10/29 – 11/2″ > Read the full post on Squid Ink
WHY You’ll be tempted to continue ordering tapas until you’re full, but save room for the churros with chocolate dipping sauce, one of the best desserts ever invented. WHAT This Montrose hot spot (no, that’s not an oxymoron) has a huge menu of delicious, light small bites (bacon-wrapped dates, croquettes, mushrooms of many kinds, grilled [...]
The holiday season is officially here, with turkey dinners, cocktail mixers, and ugly-sweater parties quickly filling up the calendar. Figuring out what to bring for potlucks or as host gifts can take some doing. On Chowhound, alphazulu asked a question: Where can you find the best fall treats in and around LA? • Porto’s Bakery [...]
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