With the passing of a decade, there comes an unavoidable flurry of nostalgia along with a peaked curiosity for what might be looming on the horizon. By looking back at the last ten years of food trends, history offers insights and preparations to consider as we enter into this new era. We invite you to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Behind the Counter with Bite Me Gourm•Asian
Seoul Cheesesteak with thinly sliced beef and kimchi relish. Panko breaded kimchi rice balls stuffed with gooey cheese and a sriracha aioli drizzle. A Ramen Burrito. The fusion of these flavors might sound like an unconventional combination for most of us. But for Sue Keh Bennett of Bite Me Gourm•Asian, these are the basis of […]
Behind the Counter with Steffanie Rodas of Anita’s Cuisine
When Ana “Anita” Rodas opened her restaurant, Anita’s Cuisine, just two years ago, she expected ‘Taco Tuesday’ to be the big draw. But as more locals have shown an interest in exploring international cuisine around Kansas City, her Salvadoran dishes have started to rise in popularity. We sat down with Anita’s daughter, Steffanie, to learn […]