Plenty of head scratching accompanied the announcement that dominated food news last week. Google sold Zagat—the iconic, original crowdsourced restaurant review guide—to The Infatuation—the digital upstart and Instagram darling that’s threatened to make Zagat obsolete. A little surprised? We were, too. Zagat has been synonymous with restaurant discovery since married lawyers Nina and Tim Zagat […]
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 […]
5 Hygge Foods You Need in Your Life
Allow us to set the scene: You and a few of your closest friends, clad in your coziest clothes, are all tucked together inside your apartment, each snuggled in a soft sofa or armchair, surrounded by pillows, and maybe layered in one or two blankets. Outside it is snowing, the snowflakes lazily swirling, or it’s […]
8 Cozy Los Angeles Restaurants
We’re all about sleeping in and indulging in some quality time during these slower winter months. But for those days when you absolutely need to get out…consider this your inspiration. These restaurants not only serve delicious dishes, they have some of the coziest, dreamiest, and roomiest interiors in Los Angeles. So instead of flagging the […]
The 10 Most Instagram-Worthy Restaurants in West L.A.
It’s no secret that Instagram can influence where (and when) we eat – especially in West Los Angeles where restaurants put almost as much effort into plating as they do crafting their recipes. If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you’ve recently discovered a restaurant and added it to your ‘must-try’ list simply from a tasty […]
The Proof is in the Dough at Lodge Bread
We’ve been told that working with dough demands consistency — a precise ratio of yeast, water, flour and salt that rises and bakes at just the right temperature. It’s a science, they say. But toss that assumption out the window when you visit Lodge Bread, a wild yeast bakery in Culver City, where recipes are […]
How Moving Abroad Has Changed My Perception of Food
I didn’t start paying attention to what I was eating until I was in college. Even then, I had no concept of “healthy fats,” or too much sugar, or processed food. I was on my own and my goal was to create a balanced meal for myself, which usually meant raiding the frozen protein section […]
Behind The Counter with Cary Mosier of Cafe Gratitude
Let me ask: what was the first thing you thought of when you woke up this morning? A breakfast burrito? (Me too.) Your regretful declaration to eat clean? (Me too.) The compounding mental to-do list for the day ahead? (Also, me too.) With each new day we have the opportunity to set a fresh intention. […]
Ask a Critic: Restaurant Reviews in the Social Media Age
As the food media is increasingly dominated by Yelp, Instagram and food blogs, anyone can be a food critic. But having that voice comes with a lot of responsibility. It only takes a few clicks before one good or bad review goes viral and makes or breaks a restaurant’s reputation. Any diner has the right […]
The 10 Most Iconic L.A. Restaurants
The best restaurants keep diners coming back because they capture the pulse of a place and time. And though the cultural and culinary landscape of Los Angeles is always changing, fickle Angelenos know loyalty when it comes to the city’s great restaurants. From institutions like Randy’s Donuts and Canter’s to more recent — though equally […]