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Brooke Burton

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    September 11, 2012

    10 Best Pupusas in Los Angeles

    Pupusa are cheap and cheerful, exceptionally hearty, stuffed and griddled disks of slaked cornmeal or rice flour that originated in El Salvador. They invariably cost less than $3 in even the most stylish restaurants, and are most likely available somewhere near you. We learned three very important ... More >>

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    December 21, 2011

    10 Holiday Take-Out Menus: Where To Go for Great Food To-Go

    Huckleberry CafeOld Fashioned Coffee Cake at Huckleberry Cafe​Holiday dinners are stressful enough. Ditch dinner reservations and hours in the kitchen for a ready-made holiday dinner. Step 1: pick your menu. Step 2: place you order. Step 3: pick up order. Step 4: Eat. There'll be ample time fo ... More >>

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    November 15, 2010

    Food Trends for 2011: Your Dinner in Las Vegas, So To Speak

    It's getting close to the end of the year, which fact you can tell by the beginning of year-end predictions. Yes, already. Along with the Christmas decorations, which seem to go up earlier every year. Subliminal Capitalism, I guess. In this vein, PR Newswire is reporting on food service trends for 2 ... More >>

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    September 22, 2010

    Comfort Me with Ramen: Or, Your Ramen Plan B

    Ramenbox.comThe many flavors of ramen​ Instant ramen may come sealed in a paper cup or shrink wrapped in plastic, but the low-cost noodle is a comfort food that appeals to a diverse group of eaters from across the country. Granted, grabbing a late night bowl of ramen doesn't rank high on a l ... More >>

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    August 30, 2010

    Cafecito Orgánico: A Second Location Affogatos

    A. Scattergoodcafecito at Cafecito Orgánico​ The Silver Lake coffeeshop Cafecito Orgánico, which opened in early March, has been doing so well that owners Angel Orozco and Mitch Hale are opening a second location, in the City College Cafe spot on Hyperion. The second Cafecito is set to open ... More >>

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    July 9, 2010

    Is Starbucks Getting Into the Wine Bar Business?

    Brooke BurtonA glass of wine to go with your espresso and that new Sarah McLachlan CD?​ A report came in yesterday at TheAwl.Com that Starbucks has been doing a little experimenting with the idea of opening casual wine bars throughout the country. The piece also cites an article from The Seat ... More >>

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    July 2, 2010

    La Nogalera Walnuts: Great For Cooking Cleaning up Oil Spills

    Brooke BurtonCan walnut shells really stop oil leaks and filter polluted water?​ Go to the Hollywood farmers market to sample La Nogalera's excellent walnut oil from the Santa Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County, and you may quickly identify the nutritional benefits for salads and vegetable sid ... More >>

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    June 15, 2010

    South Central Farmers: New Life with a Ceremony, a Festival Water

    Brooke BurtonTribal Elders and South Central Farmers at Buttonwillow Farm's Blessing​ The sun rose over Buttonwillow Farm in Bakersfield early last Saturday morning, as Native American elders and members of the South Central Farmers collective gathered to bless the land for future harvest. In ... More >>

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    May 21, 2010

    Heal Thy Patient, Heal the Planet

    Lila JavanUCLA Hospital Food Today​ Looking to hitch their food carts to the popular trend of sustainability, a growing number of Southern California medical centers have done away with canned goods and processed foods in their cafeterias and are making meals from scratch from locally sourced ... More >>

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    May 13, 2010

    Q & A with Najat Kaanache: Apprentice to the World's Best Chefs

    Najat Kaanache in Alinea's Kitchen​ Spanish-born Najat Kaanache, 32, is a woman on a mission to learn from the best chefs in the world. In just two years, Kaanache has apprenticed with chefs Grant Achatz at Alinea in Chicago, Thomas Keller at French Laundry in Yountville, and René Redzepi at ... More >>

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    May 7, 2010

    Unintenionally Funny Culinary Ephemera and Food Ad Gallery

    Food advertising may not be built to last forever, but it sure can be entertaining. Scan online ephemera collections and you'll quickly find a collection of tasty--and sometimes stomach turning--food advertisements that prove some promotional materials really should have a brief shelf life. Aspiri ... More >>

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    April 21, 2010

    Must Have Kitchen Tool? The Celebrity Chef iPhone App

    Brooke Burton​ The list of necessary kitchen utensils - whisk, wooden spoon, fish spatula, immersion circulator, nitrogen canister - now seems to include an iPhone. Because now not only must the celebrity chef have the de rigueur stack of cookbooks and (ideally) a reality television show, but ... More >>

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    April 19, 2010

    It Takes a Village to Save South Central Farmers

    South Central FarmersSouth Central Farmers​ Many feared that the day the 14-acre community farm in downtown LA--one of the nation's largest urban farms--was shut down and bulldozed in 2006, the South Central Farmers' would disband and stop farming. On the contrary, the South Central Farmers co ... More >>

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    March 22, 2010

    Top 10 Things to Eat at the Original Third and Fairfax Farmers' Market

    Brooke Burton​Though many of our city's farmers' markets may share similar vendors and farms, no two are built the same. The Original Farmers' Market at Third and Fairfax serves as a culinary landmark, a multi-generational meeting place, and a gastronomic gateway to The Grove. In addition, ... More >>

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    March 15, 2010

    The Ministry of Very Cool Hats: Hatfield's Restaurant Open for Lunch

    Brooke Burtonchef-owner Quinn Hatfield at Hatfield's, sans hat ​ Sometimes it's difficult to find upscale Los Angeles restaurants that are open on Mondays, a day when many close for what is often the staff's only day off. And sometimes it's difficult to find such restaurants open for lunch on ... More >>

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    March 15, 2010

    Top 10 Things to Eat at the Hollywood Farmers' Market

    There's nothing like noshing on samples at the farmers' market. But sadly apple slices on toothpicks, a sample of tangerine, and a sip of freshly squeezed pomegranate juice does not exactly make a full meal. Luckily, our favorite farmers' markets have more than enough choices of ready-made items to ... More >>

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    February 12, 2010

    Squid Ink Top 10: Why You Should Avoid Eating Out This Valentine's

    Love is a wonderful thing, but when more than one-quarter of all Americans jockey for a dinner reservation on Valentine's Day, its reason enough to celebrate romance in the comfort of your home. Though we're the first to admit our affection for restaurants, Valentine's Day may be the one holiday we ... More >>

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    February 1, 2010

    Hatfield's Opens Tonight: A Look Behind the Scenes

    Brooke BurtonQuinn Hatfield at Hatfield's​If you don't read the blogs (or Twitter), you may be one of the few people unaware that Hatfield's opens tonight. Make that re-opens, as this will be the second incarnation of Quinn and Karen Hatfield's restaurant, which was previously located on Bever ... More >>

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    January 8, 2010

    Happy Hour Goes Seriously Gourmet at Froma on Melrose

    Traditionally, Happy Hour hasn't been the best time for gastronomes to find appealing early evening snacks. But at Froma, a small gourmet wine and food shop on Melrose Avenue in the Fairfax district, the Happy Hour menu offers plenty of stellar options. "We wanted to bring in neighbors by offering ... More >>

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    December 31, 2009

    LA Chefs' New Year's Resolutions

    As the final hours of 2009 tick away, Angelenos dash off their New Year's resolutions like grocery lists. Food lovers are known to promise eating better and exercising more, but what to do the food makers of our city decree on New Years? We checked in with some of our city's top chefs to find out ... More >>

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    December 16, 2009

    Free Fried Chicken Big Discounts at Beverly Boulevard Shopping Event

    When was the last time you had the chance to enjoy free food and drink while you did your holiday shopping? And no, Costco doesn't count. Tomorrow, December 17th, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., more than twenty Beverly Boulevard stores--from La Brea Avenue to Curson--will stay open late to offer specia ... More >>

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    November 30, 2009

    Top 10: Late Night Asian Food spots in the San Gabriel Valley

    If you're looking for the most authentic and diverse Asian cuisine anywhere in the Los Angeles area, one should look no further than the San Gabriel Valley. The same applies after midnight. Even then, despite somewhat limited options, you can find a good variety of regional styles available until ... More >>

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    November 23, 2009

    Top 10 Places to Buy a Pie For Thanksgiving (And Then Say You Made It Yourself)

    Thanksgiving is a food-lover's holiday. Everywhere you turn, there's talk about what to eat or cook for the big day. Scan the food sites and you'll find discussion boards dedicated to the topic of turkey, stories of family food traditions, and lots, and lots, of recipes. What's a food loving person ... More >>

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    November 16, 2009

    Top 10 Private Dining Rooms For Your Holiday Party

    The deeper we get into November, the more the mind reels with thoughts of the holidays, entertaining, and social obligations. If the idea of throwing a party appeals to you, but the idea of preparing, cooking, and cleaning up after a soiree gives you pause, we offer you this alphabetical list of Top ... More >>

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    November 4, 2009

    Nothing But Truffle: The Truffle Brothers, LA's Italian Truffle Connection

    Some people grow up around sports, academics, or the arts. For Michael and Marco Pietroiacovo--two brothers from Campobosso, Italy--their upbringing was around truffles. As children, their grandfather showed them how to forage for the elusive tuber in the hills around Abruzzo, Italy. As teens they s ... More >>

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    October 27, 2009

    An Ode to White Wine: Why You Should Consider Drinking White Instead of Red Wine With Your Dinner

    Many factors have conspired to convince consumers that to drink well, one must drink red wine. The arrival of fall and heartier cuisine would seem to support that notion. While on the appropriate occasion, a noble bottle of red can and should be the centerpiece of a special evening, unless you're wh ... More >>

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    October 20, 2009

    Top 10: Readers' Picks of Late Night Dining Restaurants

    Opinionated diners agree, Top 10 lists are highly subjective. For a city as large as Los Angeles, it's no wonder we missed a few great late night dining spots (see our recent Top 10 Late-Night Grub For Nocturnal Foodies). Which is why, dear readers, we decided to put together another kind of Top 10 ... More >>

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    October 15, 2009

    Maternity Greens: Caioti Pizza Cafe's Labor-Inducing Salad

    Courtesy of Caioti Pizza CaféThe maternity salad​For many expecting mothers, the final weeks of pregnancy are the hardest. In the last thirty-eight to forty-two weeks of pregnancy, overdue moms often turn to natural stimulants to encourage labor. But when baby experts' recommended triggers-- ... More >>

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    October 12, 2009

    Top 10: Late-Night Grub for Nocturnal Foodies

    If midnight is the witching hour, then 1 AM is the incredibly-hungry-after-a-long-night-of-work-and/or-partying hour. Since we at Squid Ink believe that ignoring an empty stomach is a sin, no matter what the time of day, we offer you this list of Top 10 late-night eating spots in Los Angeles. Are th ... More >>

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    September 8, 2009

    Holiday Weekend Cliffs Notes: How to Hail a Cab From a Bar Stool

    After a long weekend with a beefed-up police presence that resulted in large number of alcohol-related arrests in Los Angeles and Orange County, it's clear that driving drunk (or even buzzed for that matter) is a bad idea. When you consider the price tag of a first offense DUI--most offenders pay be ... More >>

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    August 31, 2009

    We Want Healthy School Lunches: Peaceful Protest in Potluck Form

    Brooke BurtonHelping kids to eat fresh food​Every day more than 30 million public school children in America, from both rich and poor communities, are served food made from ingredients that cost less than a dollar. That's based on a breakdown of the USDA's reimbursement budget to the National Scho ... More >>

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    August 25, 2009

    Sans Lease, Ludo Lefebvre Denies Restaurant Rumors

    Though Ludo Lefebvre may appreciate the swarm of attention surrounding his bid to find a permanent home for his transitory restaurant, Ludo Bites, the chef is less than happy with Eater LA's "confirmed tip" that he has taken over the vacant Rita Flora space. "It's a rumor," Lefebvre says. "I haven't ... More >>

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    August 20, 2009

    Terroni's Foosball Goal: Italians Got Game

    Brooke Burtonfoosball, Italian style​Every generation has its game. Before there was Wii, there were billiards, table tennis, darts and horseshoes. For many Italians from the 70's and 80's, the game they love is foosball. Which is why Max Stefanelli, managing partner of Terroni Restaurant on ... More >>

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    August 17, 2009

    Posse Dining: Top 5 Places to Eat with a Crowd

    Partying used to be so simple. It's almost Friday and fifteen of your closest friends are itching to celebrate a special occasion over dinner and drinks. Since you and your cronies aren't swimming in funds like the guys from Entourage, renting out an entire restaurant is beyond the monthly budget. E ... More >>

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    August 7, 2009

    Chefs Who Tweet: From Knives to Pacojets to iPhones

    It used to be that chefs needed mastery of culinary techniques, dedication, and a great work ethic to become successful. But now there's another requirement: social media skills. As the restaurant scene evolves, chefs are discovering that the dining public requires more than culinary technique and g ... More >>

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    August 3, 2009

    ABC Rhubarb Farm's Fresh Herb Stand: Like Water for Chocolate, Only With Lemon Verbena and Rosemary

    Every week, crowds of farmers market regulars gather at the herb stand of ABC Rhubarb Farm to bury their noses in the fresh lemon verbena, rosemary, oregano and thyme. Spend a few minutes watching customers at Lily Balthazar's herb stand and you might think you're watching a remake of "Like Water fo ... More >>

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    July 29, 2009

    Map Your Favorite Farmer: LA Times Launches Online Farmers Market Map

    Like colorful buoys across a vast ocean of bad food choices, farmers markets are what many Angelenos cling to between obligatory visits to chain grocery stores. Regardless of how well-organized the chef or home cook is--those Lima beans from McGrath Family Farm and heirloom tomatoes from Harry's Be ... More >>

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    July 24, 2009

    Taking the Ten Finger Discount: A Little Restaurant Kleptomania

    Every day in Los Angeles, upstanding citizens--ordinary people who would never pinch a friend's gas money or even infringe on a copyright--steal from restaurants. Beyond pocketing pats of butter and little jelly jars from the bread basket, there is a surprising number of restaurant patrons who, afte ... More >>

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    July 20, 2009

    Fraiche Chef Elderoy Arendse: From Tablecloth to Table Tennis

    Ask any chef what they like to do on their day off, and they'll probably answer with a single word: eat. South African-born Elderoy Arendse, chef de cuisine of Fraîche Restaurant, craves two things on his days off: food and table tennis. Brooke BurtonChef Elderoy Arendse plays table tennis Visit ... More >>

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    July 15, 2009

    Ludo Lefebvre's Chocolate Cupcake Recipe: Foie Gras Chantilly Optional

    "I'm thinking about creating the world's most expensive cupcake," says Ludovic Lefebvre as he drowns nuggets of fattened goose livers in heavy whipping cream for a foie gras chantilly.

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    July 7, 2009

    Your Bartender the Contortionist, or What it Takes to Bartend in LA

    In this town, it's almost assumed--it's an old joke--that the person pouring your drinks is a performer of some kind. You expect actor, dancer, singer. But you don't often discover that your bartender is a contortionist.

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    June 29, 2009

    Golden State and the Two Guys who Run It: And no, It's not a Natalie Portman Indie Film

    Order a burger and a draft root beer at Golden State, the newly opened Fairfax gastropub, and you have a fifty percent chance that Jason Bernstein--the 30-ye ... More >>

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