Charles Phan

Blogs
May 20, 2013
Why Are L.A.'s Parks So Lacking in Good Food?
What began as a public-private partnership bidding process to find a food vendor for a beloved urban park launched a massively successful mid-market burger chain. Granted, any business gets a leg up when an already successful restaurateur such as Danny Meyer is at the helm. Shake Shack now has loc ... More >>
Blogs
February 27, 2013
IACP 2013 Food Writing Award Finalists Announced
The IACP, which would be the International Association of Culinary Professionals and not the International Association of Chiefs of Police -- yes, that's an old joke now, but you try googling IACP and see what you get -- announced their 2013 award finalists this morning for four of their prestigious ... More >>
Blogs
August 8, 2012
Top 4 Weekend Food Events: L.A. Food and Wine, Sunland Watermelon Festival, Lucques Rib Roundup Ecuadorian Parade
2nd Annual L.A. Food & Wine Festival With nearly 40 events over four days in Santa Monica, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and downtown, the LAFW looks to be one of the city's most ambitious food festivals. More than 150 chefs, including David Myers, Michael Voltaggio, Mark Peel, Michael Mina and Charles P ... More >>
Eat+Drink
December 17, 1998
Dear Diary
A week in the life of food