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Christie Bishop

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    October 28, 2011

    Seven Terrible L.A. Halloween Costumes (With Suggested Improvements)

    Yes. Yes it is.​ OMFG! Halloween starts this weekend! Even though CVS put out the candy and the knickknacks right after Labor Day, you still waited 'til the last minute to get a costume, didn't you? Only recent temperate climate transplants that have been waiting for the palm trees to change ... More >>

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    December 21, 2010

    Top 10 Los Angeles Bans Of 2010: They Left Us Bagless, Smokeless And Puppyless, With Nary A Loko In Sight

    ​Updated after the jump: What kind of awards show would this be without a guest star? Nothing like a good hard ban to make life in this concrete jungle a little more oppressive. Between the L.A. County Board of Supervisors and most other governing bodies within county limits, politicians on ... More >>

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    November 19, 2010

    A Good Old Fashioned Cocktail Fight: Never Mind, Library Bar Wins

    N. GalutenOld Fashioned at Libary Bar in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel​ We had planned on trying two different versions of the Old Fashioned, from two different bars, and pitting the cocktails against each other. We were going to crack a few pithy jokes, maybe throw in some Don Draper referenc ... More >>

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    November 11, 2010

    Wanna Be A Sushi Chef? Enter Ocean & Vine's "How You Roll" Sushi Creation Contest

    Christie Bishop​ Always dreamed of being a sushi chef? Or, at the very least, do you think you have a recipe for a killer sushi roll? If so, get out your at-home sushi kits, wasabi powder, ginger root, nori and whatever else you put into your sushi masterpiece and get to work, because you've ... More >>

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    November 3, 2010

    Solving The McRib Mystery: McDonald's Employees Tell Us What's In The Seasonal Sandwich

    McDonald'sThe McRib is Back​ Unless you've been living under a rock -- or in line at LudoBites 6.0 -- you may have heard that McDonald's McRib sandwich is back. The story seems to be everywhere: in national magazines, in local newsletters, and there's even a McRib Locator where fans of the sa ... More >>

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    October 18, 2010

    Now Open: Olio Pizzeria, Serving Neapolitan Pizza Breakfast Bialy's on Third Street

    Christie BishopMargherita Pizza at Olio Pizzeria & Cafe​ Can't get a dinner reservation at Pizzeria Mozza? Don't worry, neither can we. So instead, we decided to check out Olio Pizzeria & Cafe, a new Neopolitan-style pizza joint on Third Street that officially opened Friday evening and serves ... More >>

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    October 14, 2010

    Starbucks Tells Baristas to Slow Down, Make Drinks Two At a Time

    Flickr/(e)spry​ When it comes to our morning coffee, in a perfect world we'd all wake up late, stroll to our neighborhood coffee shop and linger for an hour or two over a perfectly-brewed cappuccino, espresso, or caffè latte. But in reality, our rushed schedules barely leave us enough time t ... More >>

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    October 12, 2010

    A Round-Up of L.A.'s Pumpkin Dishes, Drinks & Desserts John Sedlar's Recipe for Pumpkin Mezcal

    Christie BishopKay 'N Dave's Pumpkin Margarita​ When it comes to L.A. produce, the beginning of fall brings us a seemingly endless supply of heirloom tomatoes, peppers, pears and perhaps the most seasonal produce of all: the pumpkin. Considering Southern California's climate isn't conducive t ... More >>

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    October 7, 2010

    Attention, Colbert Nation: Top 7 Thoughts For Food, Courtesy Stephen Colbert

    Comedy Central​ When Stephen Colbert isn't busy campaigning to be President, having a treadmill named after him in outer space, or testifying on immigration reform on Capitol Hill, he takes a few moment to address our favorite topic: food. In a recurring segment called "Thought For Food," Col ... More >>

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    October 6, 2010

    Top 4 October Cooking Classes: Fall Flavors Are Closer Than You Think

    RachellebSur La Table's Cooking Classroom​ Cooler temps, shorter days and the reemergence of our favorite TV line-up means fall has officially arrived. But that chill in the air isn't just the weather; it's the shiver of food folk everywhere as they gear up to get reacquainted with comfort fo ... More >>

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    October 5, 2010

    Best Truffle Pizza: Enoteca Drago

    Christie BishopEnoteca Drago's Pizza Bomba​ L.A. pizza joints are a dime a dozen, dotting the landscape like pieces of pepperoni and sausage. While there are a few clear leaders of the pack, like Pizzeria Mozza and Santa Monica Place's Pizza Antica, if its indulgence, thin crust and black tru ... More >>

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    September 30, 2010

    IHOP Sues the Int'l House of Prayer Over Trademark Infringement

    Christie BishopThe Battle of the IHOPS​ Forget the separation of church and state; there's about to be a throwdown so big and messy that even Bobby Flay won't want to be involved. The International House of Pancakes (allegedly the first official IHOP) is suing the International House of Praye ... More >>

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    September 24, 2010

    Wine Vending Machines: Coming To A Supermarket Near You

    Inhabit.comComing Soon: Pump-Your-Own Wine Vending Machines​ In the past few months we've heard of all sorts of wine innovations, from single-serve wine glass to canned wine to Hello Kitty branded booze, and now there's another one to add to the list. Courtesy of the French, who led the world ... More >>

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    September 22, 2010

    First Bite: Okiba's Mozzarella Bar, or When Not In Rome

    Christie BishopJonagold apple, portions removed​In Rome, Obika is a mozzarella bar on Piazza di Firenze, an oddly modern place not far from the Pantheon that reluctantly serves as a tourist canteen during the day and then as a frosty, rather exclusive wine bar late at night. There has always b ... More >>

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    September 15, 2010

    First Bite: Alcazar is Back, Serving Crunchy Boreg in Encino

    Christie BishopJonagold apple, portions removed​For most of the decade, there may have been no more pleasant place in Los Angeles to eat Middle Eastern food than in Alcazar's shaded patio, a balmy place scented with hookah smoke, garlic, and the hot sajj bread baking on its grill. The restaura ... More >>

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    September 15, 2010

    Farmer John Trying to Make Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog The Official Dog of L.A.

    Farmer John​ When it comes to being "official," L.A. has many things going for it: official basketball, baseball and hockey teams and even an official "City of Angels" slogan. But one thing that's missing is an official food. If Farmer John has its way, that won't be for long. The nationwide ... More >>

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    September 8, 2010

    First Bite: Half a Dozen of Each, or Mix & Match at The Six

    Christie BishopJonagold apple, minus first bite​Did we agree to stop calling them gastropubs? Very well, they're no longer gastropubs. But what then do you call the small, food-serving ale joints around town, differing from one another less in intent than in degree of devotion to the hops-love ... More >>

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    September 1, 2010

    First Bite: Looks Fusion, Cooks Orthodox, or Dip's Grill in Alhambra

    Christie BishopJonagold apple, minus first bite​If you've eaten around and in the San Gabriel Valley, you've probably become accustomed to the markers of an overly ambitious Asian-fusion restaurant, the couples picking listlessly at their sautéed-seafood salads, and bros pounding down exotic ... More >>

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    August 25, 2010

    First Bite: Promising Start, Salt's Cure

    Christie BishopJonagold apple, minus first bite​Is it a bit early to consider Salt's Cure? I suspect it might be -- the bare, meat-intensive bistro hasn't even started serving dinner yet. The tiny deli counter is stocked with things like strong lamb-liver pâté and potted duck with blueberrie ... More >>

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    August 20, 2010

    Beat The Heat: A Round-Up of L.A.'s Ice Cream Sandwich Spots

    Coolhaus Truck​ It might be mid-August, but it looks as though summer has finally arrived. In the same way we Angelenos become unglued at the first drop of winter rain, we also start to melt the moment the mercury rises beyond 85 degrees. So what do we do when we want to beat the heat? One o ... More >>

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    August 18, 2010

    First Bite: Tats and Prawns, Xino by the Bay

    Christie BishopJonagold apple, minus first bite​The top-level Dining Deck of the new Santa Monica Place mall seems almost custom-designed to make native Angelenos grumpy. The redesign scooped out all that was pleasant about the old mall, one of Frank Gehry's breakthrough projects, with all the ... More >>

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    August 16, 2010

    Want Fries With That? Meet The Krispy Kreme Doughnut Burger

    A Hamburger TodayKrispy Kreme Doughnut Burger​ The Orange County Fair ended last weekend, but throngs of fried food aficionados turned up to get their fair (sorry) share of deep fried Oreos, Snickers, Twinkies, and even fried cheese on a stick. While that might sound like groundbreaking fried ... More >>

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    August 11, 2010

    First Bite: Maximum Intelligentsia in Pasadena

    Christie BishopJonagold apple, minus first bite​And you thought the coffee and the architecture and the hep baristas were enough, right? Is it possible to get a caffeine contact high? Because when you walk into the newest Intelligentsia, in a stripped, high-ceilinged storefront hard by the Foo ... More >>

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    August 4, 2010

    First Bite: There Will Always Be a Caramel Soufflé, or Ludobites 5.0 and Beyond

    Christie BishopJonagold apple, portions removed​As the months turn, stone fruit ripens, and the Dodgers suffer another round of midsummer blues, so too does LudoBites return to Gram & Papa's, the garmento lunch counter that hosted the pop-up restaurant's greatest success. Krissy Lefebvre roams ... More >>

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    August 2, 2010

    Cream Cuffs, Cupcakes & S'mores: A Dessert Lovers Paradise at Savor Los Angeles

    Christie BishopPlaisir's Cream Puff Display​ Someone once said, "life is short; eat dessert first." Then again, perhaps she didn't have to choose between cream puffs, cheesecake, cupcakes, ice cream, s'mores and chocolate-covered bacon all in one sitting. Which was exactly the dilemma we face ... More >>

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    July 28, 2010

    Top 10 Star Wars Cakes: Let The Force (of Frosting & Fondant) Be With You

    WasabimonStorm Troopers Like Cake, Too​ Cake is one confection that will never, ever go out of style. Witness shows like Duff Goldman's Ace of Cakes, Cake Boss, Amazing Wedding Cakes and now, Cupcake Wars, which not only engineer cakes, but make them, as Goldman says, "Bigger, badder, awesome! ... More >>

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    July 28, 2010

    First Bite: More Room For the Ripper -- A New and Improved Fab Hot Dogs

    Christie BishopJonagold apple, portions removed​Joe Fabrocini is a scholar of the hot dog, an expert on the dozens of traditions that make up the American frankfurter diaspora. When it is imperative to explore the differences between a Carolina slaw dog and a North Jersey Italian hot dog, a Ba ... More >>

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    July 27, 2010

    BakeLab's Sweet Saturdays Baking Series

    Al Merion PadronBakelab's Sweet Saturdays Baking Series 2010​ You're in your kitchen, whipping up a batch of caramel. You swirl the pan , watching it bubble and work its way towards the perfect shade of golden brown. But all of a sudden the caramel goes from golden to gross, turning black and ... More >>

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    July 21, 2010

    Food Truck Reps Take their Fight To Adam Carolla & His National Podcast Audience

    AdamCarolla.comFrom left: Carolla, Case and Gellar​Welcome to another installment of L.A. Food Trucks versus City Council Member Tom LaBonge. In this episode, Southern California's Mobile Vendors Association (SCMVA) co-founders Matt Gellar and Coleen Craig, along with Cool Haus Truck founder N ... More >>

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    July 21, 2010

    First Bite: The Accidental Bar, or Discovering Fu-ga in Little Tokyo

    Christie BishopJonagold apple, portions missing​The new Fu-ga is one of those restaurants best stumbled into by accident. If you are actively looking for it, you will circle the block several times before you find the hidden entrance. If you are walking toward the more obvious pleasures of Sue ... More >>

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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 14, 2010

    First Bite: Pho Tacos? Yep, Pho Tacos at Xoia in Echo Park

    Christie BishopJonagold apple, portions removed​A journey through Vietnam, I am told, is empty without a visit to Hoi An, a port city in the middle of the country famous for the beauty of its old town. And a visit to Hoi An is without meaning unless it includes a bowl or three of cao lau, a th ... More >>

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    July 13, 2010

    Top 10 (Un)Essential Kitchen Tools: What Happened to The Cutting Board & Knife?

    Williams-Sonoma4-in-1 Avocado Tool​ Anyone who loves to cook - from the most casual culinary hobbyists to Michelin-starred powerhouses - can rattle off their kitchen essentials: A sharp chef's knife? Check. A sturdy cutting board? Double Check. A Dial-A-Slice Apple Divider? You've got to be k ... More >>

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    June 22, 2010

    Too Much Of A Good Thing: Top 10 Over-The-Top Bacon Bits

    Christie Bishop​ Listen, we love bacon as much (and maybe more) than the next guy. We celebrate its savory crunch on Nickel Diner glazed donut holes, its smoky aroma in Street's Bacon Bloody Mary and its meaty chunks in Red O's pork belly sopes. But if there's a fine line between celebration a ... More >>

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    June 17, 2010

    New(er) & Improved: LA Street Food Fest Brings Summer Tasting Event to Rose Bowl

    LA Street Food Fest​ If you missed February's first-ever LA Street Food Fest, here's your second chance. On Saturday, July 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (4 p.m. to 5 p.m. if you're VIP), more than 60 gourmet trucks, old-school stands, some of L.A.'s top restaurants and their chefs will join forc ... More >>

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    June 11, 2010

    Larchmont Says No to Food Trucks

    Christie Bishop​ Food trucks may have their passionate followers, but others don't like them at all, or at least resent the way they infringe on neighborhood businesses. The June issue of the Larchmont Chronicle comes right out and says "No on Food Trucks." In the Community Platform column, ed ... More >>

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    June 3, 2010

    Will Mourn For Food: Man Attends Funerals For The Grub

    Signagistics/Christie Bishop​ Most of us have stolen food at one time or another. Maybe it was a Snickers bar from your neighbor's house when you were a kid. Maybe it was bubble gum from the school's candy jar. Or maybe it was the counter-intuitive lollipop at your dentist's office (scratch t ... More >>

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    May 24, 2010

    Hooters' Waitress Told To Join Gym & Lose Weight, Files Lawsuit

    Hooters​ Many of us have been put on some sort of probation, official or otherwise. Maybe we partied too much in college and neglected our studies. Perhaps our employer noticed our penchant for oversleeping and gave us a warning. But being put on probation for being too fat? Cassandra Smith, ... More >>

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    May 21, 2010

    Texas Lingerie Store Forced To Get Food Permit For Selling Edible Underwear

    Christie BishopSan Antonio's New Food Pyramid​ We're all familiar with the six food groups: meat, dairy, vegetables, bread, fruits and fats. But here's a food pyramid pop quiz for you: under which group - if any - would edible panties fall? That's an issue Rosemary Benitez, owner of San Anton ... More >>

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    May 18, 2010

    Neapolitan Pizzas Baked Using... Coffin Wood?

    Caprionline/Christie Bishop​ Anyone who's been to Italy knows that the famous Neapolitan pizza is a show-stopper: light, thin and crisp with a perfect balance of cheese and sauce. You really can't go wrong. Or so one would think. On Monday, Italian daily Il Giornale reported a truly grim story ... More >>

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    May 6, 2010

    L.A.'s Best Chocolate Shops: Because Nothing Says I Love You, Mom More Than A Sea Salt Fudge Truffle

    Since we're on a tight budget (hey, the recession might be letting up but we're in no position to splurge) chocolate is our go-to Mother's Day gift. There's only a few days left until the big day so if you're in the last-minute "I need a present for Mom ASAP" predicament, we've created a neighborhoo ... More >>

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    March 31, 2010

    Some Like it Hot: A Round-Up of L.A.'s Spiciest Cocktails A Jalapeño Martini Recipe

    How do you like your cocktail? Straight-up, salty, sweet? How about mouth-burning, butt-kicking spicy? If it's heat you crave, L.A.'s latest cocktail craze - all things jalapeño - is for you. Mixologists from Santa Monica to downtown to the Valley are turning to the Mexican-grown chili to add a kic ... More >>

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    March 29, 2010

    Flying Pig Truck To Open Three LA Area Restaurants

    It's been almost six months since the Flying Pig Truck first rolled onto the streets of LA. Now Flying Pig's co-owner and Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef, Joe Kim, tells us he has big plans to open not one, not two, but three new restaurants around town. Butalani, Kim's first brick-and-mortar located ... More >>

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    March 25, 2010

    It's International Waffle Day: Get Your Griddle on A Williams-Sonoma Waffle Recipe

    March 25 is International Waffle Day; not to be confused with National Waffle Day (August 24) or National Waffle Iron Day (June 29). While we don't understand the need for three distinct waffle days - domestic, international, gadget-oriented or otherwise - we'll find any excuse to eat ourselves into ... More >>

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    March 24, 2010

    Philippe by Philippe Chow Introduces Its "Neighborhood" Menu

    Philippe Chow may have eponymous restaurants in New York and Miami, but it's his West Hollywood location that's feeling the love. Every week from Sunday to Thursday night, Philippe by Philippe Chow is serving up a "neighborhood" prix-fixe three-course menu for forty dollars per person. Twenty extra ... More >>

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    March 11, 2010

    Philippe Chow & Meals on Wheels: Dine Out for a Good Cause

    DineLA may be over, but you can still eat well for a good cause. On Monday, March 22, Philippe Chow, chef-owner of Philippe, will be hosting a three-course, prix-fixe menu with 20% of proceeds directly benefiting Meals on Wheels' March for Meals program. Sponsored by Meals on Wheels of West Los An ... More >>

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    February 16, 2010

    A Water Menu? Now That's Bazaar

    Last Friday, Forbes included The Bazaar by José Andrés as one of the Best New Restaurants in the Country. Located inside the SLS Hotel, that restaurant is famous for its over-the-top decor -- courtesy of designer Philippe Starck -- and extraordinary culinary experience. Now The Bazaar has taken i ... More >>

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