James Choi went from an aspiring professional golfer to an accountant before becoming the owner of Cafe Dulce in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo in 2011. After helping to sell his mother’s chocolate shop in Palo Alto, she moved down to Southern California with a new dream of opening a bakery. As the ever-dutiful son, Choi […]
Cassell’s Hamburgers Brings the Classic Diner into the Modern Era
In 1948, a real estate office worker named Al Cassell was disappointed with the lunch options in Los Angeles. That year, he decided to take matters into his own hands. Back before anyone was making fancy burgers, Cassell was grinding his meat by hand every day and making his own mayonnaise. “If Cassell’s has a […]
Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen Brings Traditional Southern Cuisine to Los Angeles
Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen is instantly recognizable by the line of hungry patrons snaking out the door and down the block. It’s a communal affair here, reminiscent of a fun weekend family dinner, with everyone coming together in celebration of life and sustenance. An Inglewood institution since 1999, the cafeteria-style comfort food oasis serves up […]
Coffee with Stan + Natalie Stanisich, Owners of Two Guns Espresso
When New Zealand natives Andrew “Stan” and Natalie Stanisich moved to the South Bay, they didn’t know they were going to get into coffee. While looking for work, they found themselves missing the delicious coffee they used to get from the vibey, local cafes back home. This sentiment sparked the concept of Two Guns Espresso. […]
At Doubting Thomas, Naomi Shim Crafts Hyper-Local Los Angeles Eats
Naomi Shim’s resume reads like a critic’s list of Los Angeles culinary hot spots. She spent her early days working with high-profile chefs like Claude Segal and Gino Angelini, refined her craft at the haute French restaurant l’Orangerie, and recently garnered praise heading up pastry at Coffee Commissary and Salt’s Cure. But her newest venture, […]
Chef Keeyoung Kim of Sura Eats on Modern Korean Food
Keeyoung Kim opened Sura Eats in 2018 and was the first to introduce a more modern approach to Korean food in Kansas City. Without a full kitchen, traditional dishes like Bibimbap and fish cakes have been scaled down to a more approachable and simplistic format that has captured the hearts of guests. We had the […]
5 Los Angeles Restaurants to Order From This 4th of July
Los Angeles in the summertime offers the joys of long beach days, rooftop excursions, and prolonged sunshine. When it comes to the Fourth of July, get-togethers, bonfires, and celebrations are at the forefront of everyone’s mind. But during the time of fireworks, pool parties, and donning American flag apparel, the last thing you want to […]
Behind the Counter at LA’s Dialog Cafe
Tadeh Ghazalian wanted to create a neighborhood spot where customers could be treated like family. With influences ranging from his mom’s Armenian culture, his dad’s Italian background, and his executive chef’s training in French technical skills, Ghazalian’s interest in food integrates all of these cultures. We sat down with Ghazalian to find out more about […]
Antojitos del Peru Brings a Glimpse of Peru to Kansas Citians
When Norma Palomino began cooking traditional Peruvian dishes for her friends and neighbors, she never expected her efforts to blossom into a full-time business. What started as a weekend pop-up quickly expanded into a full-service restaurant in the suburbs of Kansas City. We sat down to talk to Norma about her experience growing up in […]
Atlanta’s Best: Ultimate Food Guide
There are many things that can come to mind when you think of Atlanta—an image of a juicy Georgia peach, an overwhelming sense of southern hospitality, the fact that it’s one of the musical capitals of the U.S., or that it’s home to the largest airport in the United States. Those are all true, but […]