With restaurants from all corners and cultures of the world, the food diversity in Los Angeles is something we’re always proud to celebrate. When it comes to the city’s Black-owned restaurants, we’re especially thankful for the flavors, traditions and communities they bring to the table. From Hollywood to South LA, these are 18 of our […]
The menu at Mee & Greet is a delicious mashup of Southeast Asia’s greatest hits, jumping from Vietnamese bo luc lac to Singaporean chicken rice, and garlic wings to Japanese-tinged burgers. For diners who like everything in a neat box, this “hybrid pan-Asian” offering may seem confusing. Once Eric Ong, founder of Humble Potato, Mee […]
The vibrant restaurant scene in Los Angeles, California has drawn crowds for decades: promising a taste of the world from renowned chefs across the globe. But the big names aren’t the only intrigue, as Los Angeles is home to a wildly eclectic community of small bakeshops, bars, food trucks, and family-run restaurants. As we continue […]
Wintertime eats often evoke a sense of nostalgia linked by the uncanny power of taste memories, which some psychologists argue are the most powerful. Because of this, we tend to put unnecessary pressure on ourselves to make these meals special – but they don’t need to be overly fussy or complicated. Sometimes, the most memorable […]
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, […]
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 […]
The term, “Mediterranean,” encompasses a geographic area filled with different countries and cultures, where food ties them all together. In Los Angeles, Gaby Maalouf boasts a menu laden with hearty Lebanese dishes. He has opened several restaurants centered around shawarma, kebabs, and recently, pizza. His deep love of his Lebanese culture is ingrained in […]
Though plenty of people will celebrate this holiday season with stuffing, pies and cookies for Santa, the beauty of bringing family together is that it usually results in some unique traditions (and dishes) too. This thought inspired us to seek out some new meal inspiration this year, but instead of seeking outside advice, we turned […]
The holiday season is upon us! As we head towards 2019 and into colder weather (yes, anything below 70 degrees in Los Angeles is cold), the comfort food that we love so much becomes easier to indulge in. While there is nothing wrong with enjoying one or six slices of pie, it’s helpful to know […]
The L.A. sushi scene has something for everyone. Whether you crave fresh, thin slices of sashimi, delicately wrapped hand rolls, or put your trust in the chef and go Omakase style—high-quality fish can be found at nearly every price point throughout the city if you know where to look. With options abound, we decided to […]
