Food & Beverage
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L.A. Times - Food & Dining
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Big names in L.A. dining come together.
Big names in L.A. dining come together.
Big names in L.A. dining come together.
It gets its smooth character from malted wheat, though wheat flavor doesn't exactly leap out at you.
The Jewish New Year meal is built on Talmudic guidance and symbolism. But there are different ways of incorporating the foodstuffs.
The Jewish New Year meal is built on Talmudic guidance and symbolism. But there are different ways of incorporating the foodstuffs.
The Jewish New Year meal is built on Talmudic guidance and symbolism. But there are different ways of incorporating the foodstuffs.
Garnished with a sprinkling of toasted coconut flakes, it makes for a simple but elegant creation.
The Santa Monica Mountains institution has upped its game. It still feels historic, but now its cuisine tastes contemporary.
The Santa Monica Mountains institution has upped its game. It still feels historic, but now its cuisine tastes contemporary.
The Santa Monica Mountains institution has upped its game. It still feels historic, but now its cuisine tastes contemporary.
The local grape has overtaken other varieties to become Rueda's pride and joy. With refreshing notes and reasonable prices, locals have plenty to toast.
The local grape has overtaken other varieties to become Rueda's pride and joy. With refreshing notes and reasonable prices, locals have plenty to toast.
The local grape has overtaken other varieties to become Rueda's pride and joy. With refreshing notes and reasonable prices, locals have plenty to toast.
Paul Sherman insisted on kosher baking; Abby Franke believed in milling his own flour. Together, they fashioned a tasty business model.
Paul Sherman insisted on kosher baking; Abby Franke believed in milling his own flour. Together, they fashioned a tasty business model.
Paul Sherman insisted on kosher baking; Abby Franke believed in milling his own flour. Together, they fashioned a tasty business model.
Chef Rocio Camacho, who made her mark at Moles La Tia, is focusing on pre-Columbian cuisine.
Chef Rocio Camacho, who made her mark at Moles La Tia, is focusing on pre-Columbian cuisine.
Chef Rocio Camacho, who made her mark at Moles La Tia, is focusing on pre-Columbian cuisine.
Paul Sherman insisted on kosher baking; Abby Franke believed in milling his own flour. Together, they fashioned a tasty business model.
Paul Sherman insisted on kosher baking; Abby Franke believed in milling his own flour. Together, they fashioned a tasty business model.
Paul Sherman insisted on kosher baking; Abby Franke believed in milling his own flour. Together, they fashioned a tasty business model.
Also, pitahaya, or dragon fruit —pink spineless cactus fruit from Pedro Gallardo.
Dates can keep in refrigeration for years and are available year-round, but the freshly harvested fruits, which started showing up last week, are far superior in texture and flavor, and are one of the great seasonal treats available at Southern California farmers markets.
Dates can keep in refrigeration for years and are available year-round, but the freshly harvested fruits, which started showing up last week, are far superior in texture and flavor, and are one of the great seasonal treats available at Southern California farmers markets.
About a quarter of secondary school students take the elective class nationally, according to a 2004 study. Some think the course, now called Family and Consumer Sciences outside California, should be mandatory.
About a quarter of secondary school students take the elective class nationally. Some say it should be mandatory.
About a quarter of secondary school students take the elective class nationally. Some say it should be mandatory.
For about $10, Moulin de Gassac "Guilhem" Blanc is a terrific summer white -- dry, aromatic and expressive of the stony terroir of the Languedoc.
The unpretentious restaurant draws crowds for its value-priced Santa Maria-style grilled steaks and chicken.
The unpretentious restaurant draws crowds for its value-priced Santa Maria-style grilled steaks and chicken.
The unpretentious restaurant draws crowds for its value-priced Santa Maria-style grilled steaks and chicken.
About a quarter of secondary school students take the elective class nationally, according to a 2004 study. Some think the course, now called Family and Consumer Sciences outside California, should be mandatory.
About a quarter of secondary school students take the elective class nationally. Some say it should be mandatory.
About a quarter of secondary school students take the elective class nationally. Some say it should be mandatory.
Cafeteria workers in Santa Barbara County schools go to boot camp to learn how to serve nutritious lunches on a budget. No chicken nuggets allowed.
Cafeteria workers in Santa Barbara County schools go to boot camp to learn how to serve nutritious lunches on a budget. No chicken nuggets allowed.
Cafeteria workers in Santa Barbara County schools go to boot camp to learn how to serve nutritious lunches on a budget. No chicken nuggets allowed.
Pizzeria Ortica was happy to share its recipe for this rich and hearty dish.
The Gardena eatery uses the most modest of ingredients to make its delectable comfort food.
The Gardena eatery uses the most modest of ingredients to make its delectable comfort food.
The Gardena eatery uses the most modest of ingredients to make its delectable comfort food.
L.A.-area high schoolers are volunteering and interning at restaurants such as Campanile, Melisse, Real Food Daily and Mama's Hot Tamales Cafe. Some hope for a future in the business; others just think it's a cool job.
L.A.-area high schoolers are volunteering and interning at restaurants such as Campanile, Melisse, Real Food Daily and Mama's Hot Tamales Cafe. Some hope for a future in the business; others just think it's a cool job.
L.A.-area high schoolers are volunteering and interning at restaurants such as Campanile, Melisse, Real Food Daily and Mama's Hot Tamales Cafe. Some hope for a future in the business; others just think it's a cool job.
The Los Feliz mainstay opens a second location in Studio City featuring the same authentic dishes.
The Los Feliz mainstay opens a second location in Studio City featuring the same authentic dishes.
The Los Feliz mainstay opens a second location in Studio City featuring the same authentic dishes.
Also, fresh lima beans and an Oriental fruit fly quarantine.
Also, fresh lima beans and an Oriental fruit fly quarantine.
Also, fresh lima beans and an Oriental fruit fly quarantine.
These cakes are baked and can be assembled ahead of time and then heated at the last minute.
These cakes are baked and can be assembled ahead of time and then heated at the last minute.
These cakes are baked and can be assembled ahead of time and then heated at the last minute.
A theatrical group of foodies known as A Razor, a Shiny Knife is on the cutting edge of staging events that combine kitchen skills with communal dining.
A theatrical group of foodies known as A Razor, a Shiny Knife is on the cutting edge of staging events that combine kitchen skills with communal dining.
A theatrical group of foodies known as A Razor, a Shiny Knife is on the cutting edge of staging events that combine kitchen skills with communal dining.
The Washington Boulevard gastropub draws an eclectic crowd for its inspired British and Mediterranean fare.
The Washington Boulevard gastropub draws an eclectic crowd for its inspired British and Mediterranean fare.
The Washington Boulevard gastropub draws an eclectic crowd for its inspired British and Mediterranean fare.
At around $20, it's easygoing and ready to pair with roast chicken, chicken fricassee, hearty pasta dishes, bean soups and summer grills.
For an easy and refreshing summer treat, blend fresh fruit with tangy yogurt, milk, herbs, spices and honey and freeze.
For an easy and refreshing summer treat, blend fresh fruit with tangy yogurt, milk, herbs, spices and honey and freeze.
For an easy and refreshing summer treat, blend fresh fruit with tangy yogurt, milk, herbs, spices and honey and freeze.
Classic Javanese cooking is the specialty at this Indonesian restaurant in West Covina.
Classic Javanese cooking is the specialty at this Indonesian restaurant in West Covina.
Classic Javanese cooking is the specialty at this Indonesian restaurant in West Covina.
The Leimert Park cobbler maker and entrepreneur has learned from trial and error. Her loyal customers and supporters have helped her out in tough times.
The Leimert Park cobbler maker and entrepreneur has learned from trial and error. Her loyal customers and supporters have helped her out in tough times.
The Leimert Park cobbler maker and entrepreneur has learned from trial and error. Her loyal customers and supporters have helped her out in tough times.
The sweet and aromatic local fruits are being sold at market by Wong Farms and Tilden Farms and will be in some groceries as well.
Customers have been wondering for weeks when they'd show up, and now Wong Farms' desert mangoes, among the most exotic and eagerly sought fruits grown in California, are back at the Wednesday Santa Monica farmers market. Juicy, sweet and aromatic, they're expensive and tricky to obtain, but worth it for diehard mango lovers.
Customers have been wondering for weeks when they'd show up, and now Wong Farms' desert mangoes, among the most exotic and eagerly sought fruits grown in California, are back at the Wednesday Santa Monica farmers market. Juicy, sweet and aromatic, they're expensive and tricky to obtain, but worth it for diehard mango lovers.
The tiny Inglewood restaurant may serve the L.A. area's best goat dishes. The jerk chicken, oxtails and red snapper are also perfectly seasoned and cooked.
Front Page Jamaican Grille is one of those places where the guy working behind the counter will tell you, in no uncertain terms, what his favorite dish is. Where the owner will come out and shower love on your dog and then show you pictures of her own sweet pup. Where regulars in hot pink dresses breezing by to pick up their dinners will lean over your table, eye your oxtails and tell you: "Ooh, you got the good stuff!"
Front Page Jamaican Grille is one of those places where the guy working behind the counter will tell you, in no uncertain terms, what his favorite dish is. Where the owner will come out and shower love on your dog and then show you pictures of her own sweet pup. Where regulars in hot pink dresses breezing by to pick up their dinners will lean over your table, eye your oxtails and tell you: "Ooh, you got the good stuff!"
The New Zealand-based website has made pricing transparent for consumers, retailers, distributors and wineries.
Like most U.S. business sectors, the wine business has been transformed by e-commerce. Even if restrictions on interstate shipping have limited that commerce to 38 states, the Internet as a wine marketplace is robust by any measure.
Like most U.S. business sectors, the wine business has been transformed by e-commerce. Even if restrictions on interstate shipping have limited that commerce to 38 states, the Internet as a wine marketplace is robust by any measure.