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Wed. 24 Feb '10
People
Ryan Sweeney is leading L.A.'s craft beer revolution. Like most people, a young Ryan Sweeney discovered beer by raiding his parents' stash. Luckily, his dad preferred... more
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Tue. 09 Feb '10
Dining
At caviar-centric Petrossian, beets make a strong case. When it comes to romance, caviar can do wonders. But at Petrossian Café, it's chef Ben Bailly's hot pink... more
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Wed. 21 Oct '09
Dining
Philippe Chow's famed Peking duck doesn't disappoint. To find good Peking duck, a trip to San Gabriel Valley or Chinatown has always been the norm. But with the new... more
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Tue. 09 Jun '09
Dining
Find charred, smoky flavors at Mexico Restaurante. Two things inspired Larry Nicola (Nic's Martini Lounge) to open his newest restaurant: A large, pink neon "Mexico" sign... more
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Fri. 08 May '09
Dining
Baby Blues BBQ brings East Coast barbecue to WeHo. The way the crowds are converging on the new outpost of Baby Blues BBQ, you'd think West Hollywood has never had good... more
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Tue. 31 Mar '09
Cooking
Keeping it fresh and simple at Tender Greens. Scarborough Farms' lettuce may be the cornerstone of Tender Greens' great salads, but the free-range meats, organic... more
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Fri. 13 Mar '09
Dining
Hashing it out at Gordon Ramsay at the London. In a town brimming with brunch options, you need something like free-flowing Moet White Star Champagne to stand out, and... more
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Mon. 23 Feb '09
Dining
Fried chicken nights at West Hollywood's Tower Bar. The swank Sunset Tower Hotel is the last place we'd expect to find a good, home-style fried chicken dinner, but that's... more
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Mon. 28 Sep '09
Cooking
Eatz' hands-on cooking classes make a fun night out . Being taught by a professional chef is a gratifying experience for any would-be cook. But at Eatz' cooking classes,... more
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Mon. 04 Jan '10
Dining
Turning last night's dinner into a home-kitchen essential. Walk into West Hollywood's Comme Ça on a Monday night and you'll spot beautiful, golden whole roasted... more
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Wed. 17 Jun '09
Wine
Minerally, crisp Picpoul is turning heads this season. The first day of summer begins on Sunday, but don't go grabbing that bottle of rosé just yet. Restaurants... more
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Fri. 20 Mar '09
Dining
Start the day the Italian way at Cecconi's. People swarm the new Cecconi's with such fervor, you might think L.A. never experienced Italian food. The former... more
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Tue. 10 Mar '09
Dining
Food + Lab, an experiment in delicious. With her Food + Lab catering company, former model turned chef Esther Linsmayer fed some of the biggest names in fashion and... more
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Mon. 22 Jun '09
Drinks
Tend bar like the Roger Room's Damian Windsor. Damian Windsor doesn't want to reinvent the cocktail. He just wants to make it more interesting. The Australian-born... more
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Wed. 13 May '09
Drinks
Ice cream in root beer, beer and...port?. Drinking a classic ice cream float has a certain Norman Rockwell-innocence, but it shouldn't be relegated to nostalgia: Today's... more
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Wed. 12 May '10
Dining
A dessert classic breaks into breakfast. Mom always urged you to eat breakfast, but we're pretty sure she wasn't talking about red velvet pancakes. That's right: The... more
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Mon. 25 Jan '10
Cooking
Oro Blanco grapefruit shines on the plate--and in the glass. While the rest of the country enjoys rutabaga and other hearty winter produce, our farmers' markets are... more
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Thu. 17 Dec '09
Dining
Reclaim the morning with L.A. Times home delivery . Even the best routines could use an upgrade. And now Los Angeles Times home delivery can shake up your daily schedule... more
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Wed. 19 Aug '09
Drinks
Tamarind adds tangy depth to cocktails. In Mexico, you'll find tamarind in everything from candies to aguas frescas and well-churned tequila slushies. Now the flavor... more
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Wed. 05 Aug '09
Drinks
You don't need a derby to enjoy this Southern cocktail. The mere thought of a mint julep conjures up images of giant hats and Kentucky Derby ponies. But don't relegate... more
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Mon. 06 Jul '09
Cooking
Use underappreciated purslane in your next salad. If you're looking to brighten up your salad bowl, grab a bunch of purslane, a versatile ingredient that is making the... more
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Mon. 16 Aug '10
Wine
A wine lover's retreat at Santa Monica Place . The name of the splashy new wine bar and restaurant at Santa Monica Place, Sonoma Wine Garden, is quite a misnomer. You... more
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Wed. 02 Dec '09
Cooking
Learn how to cook like the pros--in their own kitchens . When you're shopping for the home cook who has everything, a regular gift certificate just won't do. Instead,... more
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Wed. 25 Nov '09
Dining
Fill up on the month's top stories. Whether it's the new fall flavors at the farmers' markets, the cooler temps or the countdown to the biggest eating day of the year,... more
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Mon. 23 Nov '09
Wine
Alternative wine picks for your Thanksgiving menu. Thanksgiving is an all-American meal, but not everything about it has to be routine. With so much tradition on the... more
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