WHY Because Los Angeles needs better bagels, and it needs more of them. WHAT Backed by talk show maven Larry King, this small franchised chain has a gimmick: real Brooklyn water. The bulky bagels are boiled in it, making them dense and chewy in the best possible way. You can also make your own egg [...]
March 24, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY Sophisticated pastries, excellent coffee and fresh bread in a fast-transforming neighborhood. WHAT Though owner Na Young Ma is a Glendale native, Proof has a Parisian look, with marble-topped tables and chocolate-colored walls. Pastries strike the right balance between rustic and refined and rank with some of the best in the area. All things meringue [...]
January 5, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY For the bakery lover’s tangy lemon bar and the freshly baked focaccia with house-made hummus, all at refreshingly manageable prices. WHAT From the steak sandwich with tomato-olive relish to the pressed crabmeat sandwich (essentially a grilled cheese with a crustacean pedigree), the dishes are satisfying and so substantial that sharing is advisable. Though the [...]
December 14, 2010 | Posted in
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