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July 2008 - Posts
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For those who can't get out to Wine Country, upcoming vino-focused dinners ought to make summer in the city more fun. On August 5th, Fisher Vineyards will host a five-course wine dinner at the Hotel Bel-Air (seatings starts at 6 PM; $125 per person; Read More...
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The stories in Saturday’s papers were given upper-right-hand placement, normally the bastion of Serious News, Major Events. The headline atop The New York Times was "California Bars Restaurant Use of Trans Fats: The First State to Act." Read More...
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Nobu Matsuhisa photo: Steven Freeman Nobu Matsuhisa 's eponymous restaurants are among the hottest tickets wherever they are around the world. From LA to Milan to Tokyo , Matsuhisa titillates palates with his Peruvian-Japanese cuisine and oft-mimicked Read More...
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– Bye-bye to trans fats. [ NYTimes ] – Following the lead of the trans fat ban, lawmakers work to put a freeze on new fast-food franchises. [ LA Times ] – How the feds traced the salmonella back to those peppers. [ Tribune ] – Read More...
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R+D Kitchen photo: Natasha Bedu In a Santa Monica space that has seen many restaurants come and go, the power players behind Houston's have opened R+D Kitchen , a New American whose initials stand for ‘research and development’; a Frank Read More...
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Katsu Sushi photo: Naomi Kiang One of LA's most respected longtime sushi chefs, Katsu Michite (of the defunct Katsu in Los Feliz and the very-much-alive Tama Sushi in Studio City), has taken over a former sushi bar in the heart of Beverly Hills and Read More...
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Vinotéque photo: Alen Lin Vinotéque is a place to sip and swirl any night, but the Culver City wine-and-jazz bar is especially the place to be on Mondays because that's when sommelier Larry Lanzetta runs focused tastings of five wines Read More...
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After 26 years in the Palos Verdes Inn, South Bay classic Chez Mélange is moving about half a mile northwest to the space at 1611 Catalina Avenue that was last home to Paradiso Restaurant. Expect Michael Franks and Robert Bell to open the doors Read More...
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the Kress photo: courtesy of Naomi Kiang the Kress photo: courtesy of Naomi Kiang Only in Hollywood: a four-story Spanish Colonial Revival structure that last housed Frederick's is now home to The Kress , a Pan-Asian restaurant, lounge and nightclub Read More...
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– Tomatoes may be clear to eat again, but that doesn't mean local chefs aren't still on edge. [ LAT ] – In fact, this whole salmonella fracas has been an embarrassment for the FDA. [ Accidental Hedonist ] – Stephen Arroyo ( Cobras Read More...
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Rush Street photo: courtesy of Naomi Kiang An homage to Chicago set in a former signage company (which means lots of space), New American Rush Street is the latest example of Culver City’s revival, boasting polished concrete floors and perfectly Read More...
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Our waiter would have been better cast as an undertaker. Read More...
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There are many ways of dividing people into separate but equal groups, and when it comes to dining, one of the more interesting points of division is between those who always order what their companion is ordering and those who never order what their Read More...
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As it works its way through its first year, chef Andy Brooks eponymous New American in Ventura, Brooks , has put together two interesting events to bring in diners looking for something a bit more than just a meal. On July 23rd, Brooks will be hosting Read More...
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Tracht's photo: Caught in the Moment Photography Many restaurants fail to make it to their first anniversary, so those that do deserve a celebration. To that end, Tracht's , in the lobby of the Renaissance Long Beach , has been open for a year Read More...
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Lotería! Grill photo: Naomi Kiang Lotería! Grill began as a popular Mexican stand in the Farmers Market, and now it has spawned a sit-down location (with an encyclopedic selection of tequilas) in Hollywood ; set in the revamped former Book Read More...
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8 oz. photo: courtesy of Naomi Kiang While Govind Armstrong transfers Table 8 to a larger location, he's converted its former Melrose home into 8 oz. , a hamburger joint with a more casual, woodsy interior; the hand-formed patties of hormone-free Read More...
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– Anheuser-Busch agreed to be sold to InBev yesterday for $52 billion. [ NYT ] – Enough with the molecular mixology already! [ Eater LA ] – Now that you've taken the LA light rail or subway, where to get a bite to eat? [ LAT ] – Read More...
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It has been said that a prophet is without honor in his own land. And in the case of some of LA's most famous chefs, there was little honor to be found in the City of Angels – they had to leave Southern California to find fame. But several – Read More...
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Most of the food here tastes like cheese with extra cheese on top. Read More...
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Chef Gabriel Morales has a loyal clientele that's followed him from Rix in Santa Monica to Caffe Citron in Monrovia, the Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills, and Fenix, Boa and Republic in West Hollywood. Now, they'll have to follow him Downtown, where Read More...
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Costa Mesa's famous South Coast Plaza doesn't just have an impressive lineup of stores, it also has an impressive lineup of top-notch restaurants (with more coming soon ). To celebrate its dining options, the restaurants of South Coast Plaza are Read More...
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Not only has old-school barbecue shop Gus's BBQ been born again under new ownership, it also features a newly instituted happy hour, with drink deals like draft beer for $3–$5, plus martinis and bourbon for $3. Bite options include a menu of Read More...
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LA Fans of good vino and even better causes have two events to choose from on July 19th – or they can even attend both. First, from 3–6 PM, is the Ambrosia Wine Fest to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society . Organized in conjunction with Read More...
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Chef Ben Ford of Ford's Filling Station continues his ongoing lecture series with a discussion of "Cooking by Hand" on July 14th. Along with friends Neal Fraser ( Grace ) and Gino Angelini ( Angelini Osteria ), Ford will be preparing a six-course Read More...
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– As more cases arise in the recent salmonella outbreak, jalapeño peppers are replacing tomatoes as the prime suspects. [ LAT , WSJ ] – Kosher meat is scarce these days because of one company's labor troubles. [ NYM ] – Chestnut Read More...
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photo: Angela Rutherford Dear Readers, Zagat Buzz is on break until July 7th, when we’ll be back with all the latest news and openings. Until then, may your Fourth of July weekend be chock-full of good eats and star-spangled fun! The Zagat Buzz Read More...
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My husband-to-be ordered a brain burrito. I married him anyway. Read More...
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Wolfgang Puck's Red Seven will host the kickoff party for the 26th American Food & Wine Festival. photo: Alen Lin Easily one of the biggest and most beloved food events on the LA calendar, Wolfgang Puck and Barbara Lazaroff's annual American Read More...
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Set to start cooking any day now, Watermark will join the new breed of upscale eateries (like Brooks ) in formerly old-school Ventura. The New American, set in a meticulously restored historic structure, will be helmed by chef Ray Luna ( Parkway Grill Read More...
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Laurent Tourondel has expanded his empire again. Today he opened a Vegas outpost of BLT Burger , which first debuted in New York. Patties are a combination of Black Angus sirloin, short rib, chuck and brisket, and come with a variety of toppings (or, Read More...
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There are two ways to get in on the Fourth of July festivities at the Sky Room . Dine from the regular menu while taking in panoramic views and live entertainment by a six-piece band (reservations required; 562-983-2703), or head to the rooftop bar where Read More...
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