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2012 Stories by Elina Shatkin

• Reality Show Seeks Pastry Chefs

  published Feb 09, 2012

  What happens to a dream deferredr It ends up on reality TV. USA Network is looking for pastry chefs, chocolatiers and private chefs for The Moment, a reality show hosted by former quarterback Kurt W... More >>

• gr/eats Giant Robot Cafe Closing

  published Feb 09, 2012

  It looks to be an un-lovely Valentine's Day for gr/eats. Even as the stretch of Sawtelle between Santa Monica and Olympic experiences a raft of restaurant openings -- ramen shop Tsujita, cafes Balconi... More >>

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  Ron Swanson Meets Dr. Seuss: Give Me Your Bacon & Eggs

  published Feb 08, 2012

  Because cookies, video clips and hilarious interviews aren't enough, there is now a Ron Swanson T-shirt. And it's spectacular. Designed by Tom Trager, it imagines everyone's favorite Parks & Recreatio... More >>

• Vien Cafe Opens Near Kosher Corridor

  published Feb 08, 2012

  Vietnamese food on the Westsider It's not that uncommon, but we are always pleased to see more of it. On Monday night, Vien Cafe opened on Pico Boulevard just east of La Cienega. The small, friendl... More >>

• MasterChef Mashup: Toasty. Nutty. Rubbery. Slimy. [Video]

  published Feb 07, 2012

  Mashup genius Swede Mason has transformed clips from the British version of MasterChef into a two-minute techno groove that any post-rave-era food fan can appreciate. The sight of Gregg Wallace's gi... More >>

• Torrance Seafood Company to Pay $1 Million in Fines

  published Feb 07, 2012

  Torrance-based Seafood Solutions Inc. was sentenced yesterday to pay $1 million in fines and community service payouts for falsely labeling frozen fish fillets. (You mean those Gorton's fish sticks ... More >>

• Guac Bowl 2012 Winners Announced

  published Feb 07, 2012

  The most brutal sporting event this past weekend wasn't the Super Bowl (suck it, Pats), the Lingerie Bowl (sexy won; dignity lost), the Puppy Bowl (they're all winners) or even the Wing Bowl (again, d... More >>

• Bob Marley's Birthday: Celebrate at Cana

  published Feb 06, 2012

  In honor of what would have been the 67th birthday of reggae musician Robert Nesta Marley -- you may know him as Bob -- Cana Rum Bar is hosting a shindig tonight featuring music, good vibes and Jamaic... More >>

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  Winners & Pictures From L.A.'s Cupcake Challenge

  published Feb 06, 2012

  [Update, 1:56 p.m.: The winners of the fifth annual LA Cupcake Challenge are My Delight (1st place), Cake Mamas (2nd place), Sweet Red Peach (3rd place).] We've got no real excuse for this photo gall... More >>

• Free Sausages in February at Currywurst

  published Feb 06, 2012

  Remember when we told you about Currywurst's February sausager That's OK. It was a long time ago. The sausage party begins tomorrow. Every Tuesday in February starting at 7 p.m., the Fairfax Avenue ... More >>

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  Free FroYo at Yogurtland on National Frozen Yogurt Day

  published Feb 06, 2012

  In honor of National Frozen Yogurt Day, you can get free frozen yogurt today from 4 to 7 p.m. at any Yogurtland. The popular serve-yourself froyo chain is also offering one-day-only special-edition co... More >>

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  Boos Philly Cheesesteaks: Sandwich of the Week

  published Feb 03, 2012

  Of all the regional American sandwich specialties, an authentic Philly cheesesteak may be the hardest to find in Los Angeles. Boos Philly Cheesesteaks is one of the few sub shops where sriracha is o... More >>

• Bacon Milkshake: It's Real

  published Feb 03, 2012

  We're still pinching ourselves to make sure this isn't a dream. Our sister blog City of Ate at the Dallas Observer tells us it isn't. The Bacon Milkshake from Jack in the Box is here! It's only av... More >>

• Abigaile, Kitchen 24 to Open Monday

  published Feb 03, 2012

  Monday, Feb. 6, sees two restaurant openings: Abigaile in Hermosa Beach and Kitchen 24 in West Hollywood. Like a phoenix, Abigaile rises from the ashes of Union Cattle Co., which closed in January. Sa... More >>

• Dinner in NY: Portraits of People Eating

  published Feb 02, 2012

  Thanks to The Kitchn, which tipped us to Dinner in NY, a project from photographer Miho Aikawa. The series of intimate portraits features an array of New Yorkers as they eat their dinner: alone or wit... More >>

• L.A.'s Idea of Jewish Food vs. What Jews Really Eat

  published Feb 02, 2012

  Our latest attempt in Understanding Cuisine through Racial Profiling finds us examining the dietary habits of Jews. But what kind of Jewsr One respondent wrote, "You meant to ask what American Jews ea... More >>

• Top 5 Weekend Food Events: TEDx: Food, Soba Movie Night, Cupcake Challenge, Burger Night, A Cook's Tour to Mexico

  published Feb 02, 2012

  TEDxSantaMonica The theme at this month's smartypants gathering is food, specifically how local Santa Monicans are transforming their community. After cocktails and mingling, there will be a discussio... More >>

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  LudoBites 9.0 Heads to Hawaii

  published Feb 02, 2012

  Attention, LudoBites completists: Buy your plane ticket now. The next LudoBites pops up in Hawaii. From March 6-17, LudoBites Hawai'i Nine-0 will pop up at the Hualalai Grille at the Hualalai Resort... More >>

• National Food Porn Day: Feb. 24

  published Feb 02, 2012

  We admit it: "National Food Porn Day" is not a real holiday. But on Feb. 24, it ought to be. That's the day the Art House Co-op hopes to create and document the world's largest simultaneous communal s... More >>

• Sangak Bakery & Cafe to Open This Week

  published Feb 01, 2012

  Sangak Bakery & Cafe, which we spotted months ago in the heart of the Kosher Corridor, is set to open later this week. The Glatt Kosher restaurant will offer a full menu of kabobs, giving nearby Kabab... More >>

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  Mexicali Taco & Co. to Open Restaurant

  published Feb 01, 2012

  Hallelujah! Mexicali Taco & Co., famous for its vampiros and considered by many the purveyor of the best taco in Los Angeles, is finally opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant -- and it's spitting dist... More >>

• Best Brew Awards: Vote for L.A.'s Best Cafe

  published Jan 31, 2012

  Coffee machine manufacturer Krups announced the nominees for its annual Best Brew Awards, which selects the best coffee shops in the country -- as long as they're located in New York City, Los Angel... More >>

• Who's Hungry Puppet Theater Adds Show

  published Jan 31, 2012

  Who's Hungry, a series of experimental puppet plays about hunger, proved so popular when it opened last week that another show has been added. The short-running play, which uses puppetry to weave tog... More >>

• Jason Robey Debuts New Cocktail Bar at Ammo

  published Jan 30, 2012

  Already known for its clean, California-inspired menu, Ammo hopes to be known for its alcoholic libations as well. Tomorrow, the Highland Avenue restaurant officially debuts its "Artisan Cocktail Bar,... More >>

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  Gino Angelini to Open New Restaurant in WeHo

  published Jan 30, 2012

  Chef/restaurateur Gino Angelini will open a new restaurant in the old Hamburger Hamlet space in West Hollywood. The project doesn't have a name yet, but it's scheduled for a fall 2012 opening. The d... More >>