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February 2009 - Posts
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The Culver City space that for many years housed Pacifico's, Howdy Kabrin's seafooder, is soon to be filled by the latest branch of family-friendly, lard-free Mexican Kay 'n Dave's , complete with a full bar and an outdoor patio with a Read More...
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– Don't expect to see a Chicago sequel from Charlie Trotter anytime soon. [ Chicago Business ] – But other major chefs still have restaurants in the works. [ Wall Street Journal ] – Surprise, surprise: two-for-one deals can actually Read More...
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Rivera Photo: Natasha Bedu Local legend John Sedlar seems to be off to a blazing start at his latest, Rivera . After a month of serving dinner only, the Pan-Latin Donwtowner now offers weekday lunches, complete with signature tequila tastings that range Read More...
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The final three cheftestants Photo: courtesy of Bravo Each Thursday the Internet's food sites produce countless recaps and commentary on the previous night's episode of Top Chef . Here are a choice few regarding last night's season five finale: Read More...
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Photo: Salim Virji Though doughnuts seem as American as apple pie, they actually arrived on these shores with the pilgrims, who carried the recipe over from Holland. However, the version they made bore little resemblance to the ones we buy at Winchell's Read More...
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The Cabbage Patch Photo: courtesy of the restaurant The chef at the Beverly Hills Med The Cabbage Patch cut his teeth at casually upscale hot spots Axe , Rustic Canyon and The Little Door before opening this understated counter-serve newcomer where you Read More...
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– Get over yourself and check your coat. [ NYT ] – Cooking up ways to lose trans fats. [ Boston Globe ] – Food safety is becoming a bigger issue. [ AP ] – The 12-year-old critic strikes again – in the digital pages of GQ Read More...
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Photo: Jerry Rutolo Over the years photographer Jerry Rutolo has photographed nearly every major chef you can think of, many before they even lost their baby fat. Since everyone likes a trip down memory lane we unearthed some of Rutolo's archive for Read More...
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XIV Photo: Natasha Bedu Like other restaurants around the country , Michael Mina's XIV has decided that prix fixe alone won't necessarily bring in the crowds. The New American in West Hollywood has added an à la carte menu as an alternative Read More...
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Carla Hall whips up some love on Top Chef. Photo: courtesy of Bravo Top Chef 's Carla Hall surprised many viewers by coming from behind to land a spot in the show's finale, which airs tomorrow night on Bravo. Recently, she chatted with the Buzz Read More...
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The Depot's Michael Shafer pumps and tipples While perusing the website for Torrance's The Depot we found one of the more curious cross-promotions we've seen in a bit. If you join the same gym that chef-owner Michael Shafer belongs to, Muscles Read More...
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Barbarella Bar Photo: Natasha Bedu Named for the campy Jane Fonda sci-fi flick, Silver Lake hot spot Barbarella Bar boasts an impressive selection of artisanal tap beers and organic wines to go with its midpriced Eclectic menu; the candle-bedecked setting Read More...
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– Fast-food pizza sales ain't what they used to be. [ WSJ ] – Michelle Obama shook up her first state dinner with a press tour of the White House kitchen. [ NYT ] – A snapshot of the restaurant industry now. [ USA Today ] – Read More...
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So snobby you would think it's high school all over again. Read More...
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Photo: Howie Luvzus Celebrate Mardi Gras on February 24 with food, drink and fun. Gumbo Pot : From now until Sunday (and also on Tuesday) Fairfax's Farmer's Market will hold its 20th annual Mardi Gras celebration, which includes a costume parade, Read More...
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While DineLA finishes up its run this month, the OC is getting its own Restaurant Week from Sunday, February 22, through Saturday, February 28. During the week, diners can head to 75 participating restaurants , including Ambrosia and the Tabu Grill , Read More...
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Ortolan Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Chef Christopher Émé is bringing tapas to Ortolan . On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, the Third Street boîte is offering a a "Nibbles Menu" at its bar and lounge; prices range Read More...
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– Food banks are seeing a marked increase in demand. [ NYT ] – Spike Mendelsohn and his Good Stuff Eatery won the SoBe Burger Bash. [ Eater ] – Peanut allergies may soon be a thing of the past. [ Independent ] – Dear waiters: stop Read More...
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Emeril Lagasse and Padma Lakshmi on Top Chef Photo: courtesy of Bravo Each Thursday the Internet's food sites produce countless recaps and commentary on the previous night's episode of Top Chef . Here are a choice few: – Not all was as it Read More...
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The Must Photo: Natasha Bedu Downtown’s rapidly gentrifying Historic Core gets a new nightlife option in The Must , a lounge that's especially popular during the nabe’s well-attended Art Walk on the second Thursday of each month; the libations Read More...
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Tanzore Photo: Alen Lin Screw the recession! Really. The folks at DrinkEatPlay have begun organizing a different style of deal called just that. Forget prix fixe menus – we're talking half off the whole menu (excluding alcohol) at different Read More...
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Which movie did the Griffith Observatory appear in? Test your knowledge with our movie quiz. To get you in the mood for the Academy Awar ds , we've put together our annual salute, the Zagat Movie Quiz. In past years we tested your knowledge of real-life Read More...
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– Opening a new small restaurant, especially in LA, is an ordeal. [ LAT ] – Even cookbooks have been putting on the calories over the years. [ LAT ] – A truffle scuffle is brewing in Italy. [ Independent ] – Marks & Spencer Read More...
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Photo: courtesy of Jerry Rutolo Over the years photographer Jerry Rutolo has photographed nearly every major chef you can think of, many before they even lost their baby fat. Since everyone likes a trip down memory lane we unearthed some of Rutolo's Read More...
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Be sure to bring your tan to Charlie's , newly opened across from the Malibu Pier in a space (previously Allegria) that has long drawn the famous faces of ’bu – and there’s no reason to think that will change; its midpriced menu Read More...
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FIG Photo: Natasha Bedu The all-day casual bistro FIG resides in the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows , just across the highway from the beach and adjacent to a 123-year-old Moreton Bay Fig tree (hence the name); its moderately priced French–New Read More...
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An experience only a suburbanite would tolerate. Read More...
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The line outside of Godiva in Manhattan's Time Warner Center. Photo: G. Johnston Still haven't gotten yours something special for Valentine's? If the growing line outside of the Godiva by our office is any indication, you might want to get Read More...
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Come Sunday, February 22, Hollywood players will assemble in the Kodak Theatre for the Academy Awards . The Governors Ball will be held afterward, with catering by Wolfgang Puck (see the menu here ). That's nice. Then the crème de la crème Read More...
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After receiving 15,000 entries this year for the prestigious James Beard Foundation awards , the list of semifinalists was announced today. While the official nominees won't be announced until March 23rd (with the winners announced on May 4th), the Read More...
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– The price of chocolate is set to jump after Valentine's. [ WSJ ] – Don't worry about those peanuts, your food is full of gross things already. [ NYT ] – Frugal customers are hurting even big names like the Cheesecake Factory Read More...
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Wylie Dufresne and Padma Lakshmi on Top Chef Photo: courtesy of Bravo Each Thursday the Internet's food sites produce countless recaps and commentary on the previous night's episode of Top Chef . Here are a choice few: – Wait, Carla was Read More...
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Over the years photographer Jerry Rutolo has photographed nearly every major chef you can think of, many before they even lost their baby fat. Since everyone likes a trip down memory lane we unearthed some of Rutolo's archive for your enjoyment (and Read More...
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Katana will be offering a four-course $35 menu. Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Not only has Restaurant Week been extended, but several of the Innovative Dining Group's establishments have also started serving "Appetite Stimulus" menus Read More...
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Bistro 45 Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Enjoy some "thunder from down under" at Bistro 45 . On February 23rd the restaurant – one of the Top Food spots in LA – is showcasing Aussie food and wine with five vino-paired courses Read More...
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it's a good time to talk about champagne, an essential accompaniment for any festive meal. James Hayes, associate beverage director for the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group (and former head sommelier Read More...
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– Restaurants are waiting to see what Valentine's brings before closing their doors. [ NYO ] – Even grocery stores, which should be doing well as diners leave restaurants, are facing trouble these days. [ CNN ] – Ever wonder why Read More...
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Photo: courtesy of Kogi The hottest culinary phenomenon of the moment is Kogi Korean BBQ-to-Go , a Korean-Mexican food truck that roves around town all day (how very LA!), with its location listed on its website and on Twitter (how even more LA!); it Read More...
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Toscanova Photo: Natasha Bedu Toscanova Photo: Natasha Bedu The ubiquitous Agostino Sciandri ( Ago ) has opened Toscanova , an upscale-casual Tuscan, in a Century City shopping mall; resembling a street corner trattoria in Firenze, it offers patio seating Read More...
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It isn't just restaurants that are offering deals to keep the books in the black. Even coffee chains like Starbucks are getting in on the action . Starting March 3rd the chain will offer “breakfast pairings” for $4 and under, available Read More...
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The Bazaar by José Andrés Photo: Natasha Bedu With special Valentine's Day meals popping up faster than you can say "Be Mine," we don't blame you if you've option developed paralysis – but you'd better act Read More...
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– Peanut sales have dropped by nearly 25%. [ NYT ] – Wait! Eric Ripert is not launching a frozen product line. [ The Feedbag ] – But maybe Thomas Keller and Daniel Boulud are? [ Eater ] – Starbucks is trying to reposition itself Read More...
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If this is American food, I'll apply for a passport out. Read More...
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Akasha is keeping its DineLA deals through February photo: Alen Lin The second annual DineLA Restaurant Week was supposed to finish its run today, but like New York , it's received an 11th-hour extension. Over 80 restaurants have elected to continue Read More...
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Pink's Photo: Courtesy of Pink's Here in LA, where last week's box office is old history, there's virtually no sense of tradition, except for the rituals and culinary pleasures of our venerable eateries – the French dip at Philippe Read More...
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– Eric Ripert is launching a prepared food line. [ Eater ] – Virginia is about to ban smoking in restaurants and bars. [ Washington Post ] – This is a great year to eat East Coast oysters. [ NRN ] – Bad peanuts were knowingly sold Read More...
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This spring West Hollywood is getting two new, high-profile outposts. In March, an eastern outpost of Venice's beloved barbecue shack Baby Blues BBQ will open in the heart of Boy's Town, in a space that used to house a Cha Cha Cha branch. The Read More...
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Eric Ripert on Top Chef Photo: courtesy of Bravo Each Thursday the Internet's food sites produce countless recaps and commentary on the previous night's episode of Top Chef . Here are a choice few: – Hey, this thing is finally starting to Read More...
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Bread from Breadbar Photo: Rogelio Marhx The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills is hosting a "Fondue + Flight Night" at the Century City outpost of Breadbar on February 6th. The event features a demonstration by Cheese Store owner Norbert Wabnig Read More...
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– Once chilly restaurants are warming up in the recession. [ NYT ] – Coca-Cola is dropping Classic from its name. [ AdAge ] – So, how did Denny's free breakfast deal go yesterday? [ Chicago Tribune ] – Want to be Top Chef ? Read More...
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Photo: courtesy of Jerry Rutolo Over the years photographer Jerry Rutolo has photographed nearly every major chef you can think of, many before they even lost their baby fat. Since everyone likes a trip down memory lane we thought it would be fun to unearth Read More...
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Marcus Samuelsson Photo: Courtesy of Anthony Thalier Marc Burger , a fast-casual concept from culinary icon Marcus Samuelsson (NYC's Aquavit ), joins CCQ and La Brea Bakery at Macy’s at South Coast Plaza, making it one of the fanciest food courts Read More...
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Just in time for Valentine's Day , Zagat Survey has forayed into dating. Our first-ever Los Angeles Dating (and Dumping) Guide covers everything from intimate bars to morning-after brunches to restaurants that offer couples-friendly activities (like Read More...
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There's a limited menu of Americana at Copa d'Oro , but the real raison d'être at this atmospheric lounge just down from the pier in Santa Monica are the build-it-yourself libations; drinkers can concoct their dream beverage by combining Read More...
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– Not everyone's an Obama fan at the White House . [ NRN ] – The 21 Club loosens its tie policy , then cuts its prices. [ Crain's ] – You complain, Shake Shack listens. [ Memoirs of an Ubereater ] – Nobu pays $2.5 million Read More...
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