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May 16, 2012
The Wednesday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories
You can't replace the feeling of lounging on the couch with a scrunched-up newspaper. But with the web, at least you don't need to worry about getting ink on your hands and bagel. Here's a roundup of some food-related stories from our country's newspapers this week. Lucky for us, it's mostly free. F ... More >>
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May 7, 2012
James Beard 2012 Award Winners
The James Beard awards are the food equivalent of the Oscars: prestigious golden whatsits, fancy dress event, silly acceptance speeches, requisite grouching about the whole thing being rigged. Oh, yes, and lots of highly talented people getting much-deserved recognition. This year's awards ceremony ... More >>
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March 29, 2012
Pizza Flowchart: Where to Go for Slices and Pies
So far in our food flowchart adventures, we've assembled diagrams to try to organize the many, many choices you have for Vietnamese food and fried chicken. Today, we tackle the pizza landscape of Los Angeles, with its fantastic variety of New York-style slices, Chicago pies and pizzas fashioned in ... More >>
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March 15, 2012
Drunkards and Dragons
So far in our food flowchart adventures, we've assembled diagrams to try to organize the many, many choices you have for Vietnamese food and fried chicken. Today, we tackle the pizza landscape of Los Angeles, with its fantastic variety of New York-style slices, Chicago pies and pizzas fashioned in ... More >>
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March 12, 2012
Brenmar: His Goal as a DJ Is to Get You Laid
Hearing a DJ throw on the one song you never thought you'd hear other than on your own iTunes playlist will seal your allegiance to him. By spinning Supa Blanco's slurry Southern underground anthem "I Bet I Do," Brenmar did just that when he opened for Iggy Azalea's recent, supa anticipated show. In ... More >>
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March 1, 2012
Just Another Monday Night at IO West
Hearing a DJ throw on the one song you never thought you'd hear other than on your own iTunes playlist will seal your allegiance to him. By spinning Supa Blanco's slurry Southern underground anthem "I Bet I Do," Brenmar did just that when he opened for Iggy Azalea's recent, supa anticipated show. In ... More >>
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February 22, 2012
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble: Eight Brothers and Their Dad
From the Dorseys to the Davies', brother acts translates well to the stage, but few have a bond like the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble. The nine-piece, Chicago-based band boasts eight horn-playing sons of jazzman Kelan Phil Cohran. They, along with their father, will perform at the Exchange tomorrow, Febr ... More >>
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January 3, 2012
Food News Roundup: Charlie Trotter Closes, An Ode to Jean-Louis Palladin Americans Each Ate 2,000 Lbs. of Food Last Year
Food Republic: The Scottish Whisky Flavour [sic, and maybe sic again] Map. Street Gourmet LA: 2011 in Street Food, Friends, Revolutions, Hotels, and Melancholy Sips. Chicago Sun-Times: After 25 years, Charlie Trotter closes his Chicago restaurant. France Magazine (via Eric Ripert's Facebook page ... More >>
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December 14, 2011
Playboy Officially Moving Editorial Operations Where They Belong: L.A., Land of Hef's Girls
E!Hef's girls (and not a Latina in sight).It's official. Following rumors about the transfer, Playboy magazine says it's official: It is moving its editorial operations from its Chicago birthplace to Los Angeles, the company confirmed to LA Weekly this morning. It's about time. Chicago hasn' ... More >>
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November 11, 2011
Hollywood Pies's Classic Chicago Pizza
T. NguyenClassic Chicago Pizza at Hollywood PIesChicago-style pizzeria Hollywood Pies may be Keyser Söze's doppelganger: the greatest trick it has ever pulled, at least so far, is convincing the world that it exists. It has no physical storefront, so the only ways to get a piece of the Holl ... More >>
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November 10, 2011
The Thursday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories
Flickr/dubh What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free), it's where most of ... More >>
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October 6, 2011
The Thursday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories
What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free), it's where most of your content comes ... More >>
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August 18, 2011
The Thursday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories
Flickr/dubh What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free), it's where most of ... More >>
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July 19, 2011
Venn Food Diagrams: L.A.'s Idea of Midwestern Food vs. What Midwesterners Really Eat
After exploring L.A.'s perceptions of Indian, Armenian, and Vietnamese cuisine in our oh-so-scientific Venn Food Diagrams series, it's time to circle back to some American regional cooking, and do like we did for Southern food--this time with the Midwest. D. Berson
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May 12, 2011
The Thursday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories
Flickr/dubh What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free), it's where most of ... More >>
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April 7, 2011
The Thursday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories
Flickr/dubh What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free), it's where most of ... More >>
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March 31, 2011
The Thursday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories
Flickr/dubh What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free), it's where most of ... More >>
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March 21, 2011
Monday Morning News Roundup: Yak Farmers, Vegan Boxers, World's Worst Restaurant More
Guzzle & NoshAnd when we say "news," we mean it in the loosest sense of the word. --"Mrs. Cheeseburger," wife of cheeseburger inventor, passes away. [Denver Post] --Japan faces food radiation problems. [WSJ] --Iodized salt is no antidote for radiation. [NPR] --But red wine might be. [Telegrap ... More >>
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March 3, 2011
The Thursday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories
Flickr/dubh What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free), it's where most of ... More >>
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February 11, 2011
Meatcake or Cuploaf: The Meatloaf Bakery
Your Meat Tooth Forget meals taken as pills, in The Future whole meals will be eaten in courses of cupcakes. Taking the first steps down that horrifying dystopian road, Cynthia Kallile has created The Meatloaf Bakery in Chicago. At least the road to hell is paved with whimsy and preciousnes ... More >>
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January 7, 2011
Food Truck Friday: Street Kitchen's OG Dog, Not Really Chicago But It Has Snap
As a scrappy upstart in a brutal business, Street Kitchen isn't doing itself any favors with its branding. No website or Twitter feed (that we can find). The most SEO-unfriendly name in food truck history. A culinary magpie of a menu that includes everything from jerk chicken tacos and pulled pork s ... More >>
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December 30, 2010
The Thursday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories
SapphireBlue22stack of newspapersWhat's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free ... More >>
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December 21, 2010
National Food News Roundup: Kwanzaa Cake Creator Speaks Out, 20 Worst Foods In America
--House expected to approve food safety bill today. FSN --Seventh-grader dies of food allergy at Chicago school. ChiTrib --The terrorists not only hate our freedom, they hate our salad bars. NTI --Infamous Kwanzaa cake creator speaks out: "[Sandra] Lee had nothing against African Americans or Jews. ... More >>
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December 16, 2010
The Thursday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories
SapphireBlue22stack of newspapersWhat's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free ... More >>
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September 30, 2010
The Thursday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories
SapphireBlue22stack of newspapersWhat's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free ... More >>
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August 27, 2010
New Distilling Courses On The Cheap: And Yes, Home Distilling Is Still Illegal Stateside
If you want to learn how to distill, but you don't exactly have $3,500 to spare for the American Distilling Institute's upcoming course (and don't particularly care to play the old Federal crime game), you're in luck. The Chicago office of The Siebel Institute of Technology, Germany's leading brew ... More >>
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August 27, 2010
Short Attention Span Dinner Theater: Your Week in Food, 8/23-8/27
In which we highlight the past week in food, either at home or abroad. "All I can say is that it would be a shame to endure even a single extra day without having experienced the Salt's Cure BLT -- super-ripe heirloom tomatoes, chunky toast and a pig's worth of the restaurant's sweetly smoky bac ... More >>
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August 12, 2010
The Thursday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories
SapphireBlue22stack of newspapersWhat's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free ... More >>
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August 11, 2010
L.A. Sales Tax Tied For Highest in Country With Chicago; 5 Reasons L.A. Is Cooler Than Windy City
That's the black angel of death, which goes along with taxes Los Angeles has the highest sales tax in the country -- 9.75 percent, tied with a bunch of other California cities, plus Chicago, according to a survey by CCH, a tax and accounting firm. No one likes taxes, but sales taxes are the ... More >>
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July 30, 2010
Los Angeles Times Parent Company Proposes Golden Parachutes To Top Executives
Chicago-based Tribune Co., which owns the Los Angeles Times and KTLA News, is trying to hand out hefty severance packages to its top executives. While more and more reporters are being cut from its payroll, Tribune Co. filed a new plan Thursday that would give its top 43 executives hefty seve ... More >>
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July 23, 2010
Short Attention Span Dinner Theater: Your Week in Food, 7/19-7/23
In which we highlight the past week in food, either at home or abroad. "Even the third or fourth time around, Fu-ga seems like a discovery, a small piece of a better downtown preserved 20 feet underground."
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July 15, 2010
How Honest is L.A.? Honest Tea's Pop-Up Store Puts SoCal Ethics to the Test
NBC ChicagoHonest Tea's "Honest Store" Despite our downfalls, we'd like to think we draw the line when it comes to stealing. To test this theory -- and the honor system -- try heading to Maryland-based organic tea company Honest Tea's unmanned pop-up "Honest Stores," loaded with one dollar b ... More >>
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July 15, 2010
Hyatt Workers, Still Without A Contract, To Do Street Action Next Week; Conflict For President Obama
The Andaz picket will look a bit different than this one, but you get the idea. Unionized workers at Hyatt-owned Andaz in West Hollywood and the Hyatt in Century City have been without a contract since December, and next week they'll take to the streets at the Andaz in what is sure to be an e ... More >>
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June 17, 2010
The Thursday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories
SapphireBlue22stack of newspapersWhat's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free ... More >>
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June 1, 2010
Plate Spinning: Listings From the Past Week
Some food for thought from local, national and international news sources from this past week: -- The Worst Drink in America? A 2,000-calorie milkshake. [Reuters] -- No more shark fin soup for you: Hawaii becomes the first state to ban the possession of shark fins. [Time] -- Bravo's next c ... More >>
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May 13, 2010
The Thursday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories
SapphireBlue22stack of newspapersWhat's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free ... More >>
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April 15, 2010
LEAVE IT TO CLEAVAGE
SapphireBlue22stack of newspapersWhat's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free ... More >>
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April 15, 2010
The Thursday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories
SapphireBlue22stack of newspapersWhat's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free ... More >>
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April 8, 2010
Latin Music Concert
SapphireBlue22stack of newspapersWhat's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free ... More >>
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March 22, 2010
2010 James Beard Finalists Announed: Suzanne Goin, Matt Molina, Michael Cimarusti, Jonathan Gold, Patric Kuh Nominated
James BeardTwitter is at it again. The 2010 James Beard Award Finalists were announced this morning via the foundation's Twitter account. L.A's Suzanne Goin, of Lucques, AOC Wine Bar, Hungry Cat and Tavern was nominated for Outstanding Chef, while Matt Molina of Mozza and Michael Cimarusti of ... More >>
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February 18, 2010
James Beard Semifinalists Announced: The L.A. Edition
James BeardThis morning the James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists for its 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards. Judges will vote to determine the final 5 nominees in each category, which will be announced on March 22nd. The winners will be announced at the Foundation's award party, ... More >>
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January 20, 2010
Playboy Magazine Could Move To L.A.
We know -- you're thinking, Playboy already is in Los Angeles. Nope. That's just Hef, who's been known to approve proofs of the adult glossy from the comfort of his robe at home in Holmby Hills. The bread-and-butter work on America's nude-girl-next-door mag has been done out of editorial hea ... More >>
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January 18, 2010
Celebrate MLK Day with Mr. Fingers and "I Have a Dream"
Nothing like dancing and preaching at the same time....Happy MLK day. To celebrate, here's some classic Chicago house for you. We're on a light posting schedule today because of the holiday, but we'll still be covering stuff as it comes up. Oh, and have you tossed $10 to Haitian relief yet? Just ... More >>
Blogs
January 15, 2010
This Weekend: NYC's House of House Brings the Pure Energy of Classic House Music to A Club Called Rhonda
Deep house, progressive house, Latin house, microhouse, booty house, tech-house -- the umbrella genre "house" music has mutated as it's traveled around the world, has entangled our lives with rhythm as its made its way from gay Chicago dance clubs to New York loft parties to British clubs ... More >>
LA Life
May 28, 2009
Laid-back, Uneducated, Macho-Obsessed
Deep house, progressive house, Latin house, microhouse, booty house, tech-house -- the umbrella genre "house" music has mutated as it's traveled around the world, has entangled our lives with rhythm as its made its way from gay Chicago dance clubs to New York loft parties to British clubs ... More >>
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May 19, 2009
Pet Airways: The World's First Airline for Cats, Dogs, or Whatever Domestic Animal You Call Your Best Friend
The time has come: when pigs--or cats or dogs--fly. Do you love your pet more than is healthy? Pet Airways could be for you. It is a pet-only flight service. Pet Airways flies to New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles. The plane is a 19-passenger Beech 1900 turbo-prop. All the h ... More >>
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January 22, 2009
THE GREAT WHITE PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
The time has come: when pigs--or cats or dogs--fly. Do you love your pet more than is healthy? Pet Airways could be for you. It is a pet-only flight service. Pet Airways flies to New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles. The plane is a 19-passenger Beech 1900 turbo-prop. All the h ... More >>
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December 18, 2008
The Life
The time has come: when pigs--or cats or dogs--fly. Do you love your pet more than is healthy? Pet Airways could be for you. It is a pet-only flight service. Pet Airways flies to New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles. The plane is a 19-passenger Beech 1900 turbo-prop. All the h ... More >>
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November 11, 2008
Fossil Collection: The Democratic Party Steals Back Center Stage At The Century Plaza
By Tibby Rothman My friends, if you have relatives that, even after Barack Obama’s election, are still cynical about party politics, go to them now and apologize. I was at the California Democratic Party’s election night celebration at the Century Plaza Hotel and left wanting to puke. Though C ... More >>
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