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by Naomi Shulman, Posted Apr 1st 2011 @ 2:00PM

Californians like it sunny...side-up. (Eggs-actly!)
If you're into food porn, you'll want to read about this food pornographer.
Can't make it to Napa tonight? Bring the Valley to you with this grilled mussels recipe.
West L.A.'s Shawarma Palace has its own version of a secret sauce.

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by Naomi Shulman, Posted Mar 26th 2010 @ 12:00PM

A po' boy from Bayou Grille. Photo: PingPongDeath, Flickr

You know you've done it -- buying beer solely for the label. Beer makers design their labels with that in mind.
And as long as we're talking about beer, want some beer candy? The dessert tray is growing a beer belly.
Caffe Roma, like other Beverly Hills residents, recently had a face lift -- but the menu didn't.
Looking for Creole cooking? Bayou Grille in Inglewood has your back. (The po' boy is "nothing short of magnifique.")
When the James Beard nominations were announced, L.A. got the cold shoulder.

by Naomi Shulman, Posted Feb 12th 2010 @ 12:00PM

This Valentine's Day, instead of the same old box of chocolates, consider crack -- Crack Pie, that is.
Or, in honor of Chinese New Year, use these DIY instructions to make dumplings for your dumpling.
Il Dolce in Costa Mesa isn't just a pizza joint -- but it's the main reason you'll want to go. And you will want to go.
At Hayat's Kitchen in North Hollywood, the garlic fries are so intense, "you might be able to use [them] to revive the recently deceased." Enough said!
The trend in planting tea gardens gives new meaning to "growing your own."

by Naomi Shulman, Posted Feb 5th 2010 @ 12:00PM

Chili may be the truly all-American dish. Read on for the reason -- and the recipes.
Now that you're making chili, how about some cornbread to go with it?
Mexican restaurant Antojitos Carmen, a veteran of street fairs, now has a proper home (but still sets up a sidewalk cart for old time's sake).
Allagash Brewing ages its Belgian-style tripel ale in bourbon barrels. Curieux? Check it out.
The Vinoteque on Melrose rounds out a revitalized neighborhood restaurant scene. As the name suggests, go for the vino.

by Alexa Weibel, Posted Oct 26th 2009 @ 12:00PM

Sticky-sweet monkey bread. Photo: jamailac, Flickr.

Despite New York's deli domination -- and the alarm of passionate "Seinfeld" enthusiasts -- "Save the Deli" author David Sax believes Los Angeles to be the true deli capital of the U.S.
"Top Chef" finalist Stephan Richter opens the "smart and cheeky" Stefan's at L.A. Farm restaurant in Santa Monica.
Seasonal cooking recommends the "mysterious, elusive and alluring" fruit that is chocolate persimmon, as well as Claremont cucumbers and locally grown New Mexican chiles.
The Times marvels at the jarringly whimsical shape -- and "powerfully aromatic" flavor -- of the "Buddha's hand" fruit, and praises ragu as "fall food as its best: slow cooking that develops deep, harmonic flavors."
Imbibers get an excuse to get dead drunk at the Newport Beach Zombie Pub Crawl.
A vino visit with a "beautiful," "luscious and velvety" 2007 La Massa Toscana.
The dated but ever-delicious monkey bread has a variation for every occasion, from caramelized brown-sugar with walnuts to olive oil and thyme.
A pictoral "taste of fall" at the Santa Monica Farmers' Market.
Recipes: Curried Chickpeas, Neapolitan-Style Ragu, Cinnamon Walnut Monkey Bread.