Downtown L.A. has gone through a major revival in recent years. Home to both the iconic Walt Disney Music Hall and the Staples Center, this bustling city center has more to offer than ever before—and that includes great places to eat. Whether you are downtown for a quick visit or are a West Coast Wall […]
Sweetfin Poke’s Dakota Weiss on L.A.’s “Poke Wars”
Poké is the Hawaiian verb for “to cut crosswise into pieces.” It is also a raw fish dish traditionally served as an appetizer in Hawaiian cuisine. This dish originated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean… literally. While on the job, fishermen would add different seasonings to small cuts of whatever they would be pulling […]
10 Restaurants You Can’t Miss at Coachella 2018
It’s that time of the year again. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is this weekend! Prepare yourself for hordes of music fans, a sea of flower crowns, last-minute ticket swaps, and of course: craveable festival eats. In the spirit of festival season, we’ve rounded up our top 10 restaurants making an appearance at […]
3 L.A. Chefs on Running a Restaurant
Knowing what goes into running a restaurant, L.A. chef Briana Valdez has “so much respect for anyone who can open the doors.” It’s unglamorous work, but today’s restaurants also have the opportunity to create more personal, authentic experiences through the food they serve and the stories they tell. It’s this excitement that drives Valdez (owner […]