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May 17, 2012
Twitter Feud of the Week: The Great Squash Blossom Debate
This week's Twitter war began innocuously enough: On May 8, Portland-based food blogger and restaurateur Nick Zukin, who owns a Mexico City-style snack shop called Mi Mero Mole in PDX, inquired via Twitter where to find jarred flor de calabaza (squash blossoms) on a recent trip to Orange County. Wh ... More >>
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May 9, 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 >>
Blogs
May 2, 2012
Chefs' Worst Kitchen Injuries: More Fun Behind the Stoves
Cooking can be dangerous, as anyone who has spent much time in a kitchen can attest to. Now consider the hazards of a career surrounded by flames, super heated liquids and sharp objects. So we queried some notable area chefs (Ricardo Zarate! Michael Voltaggio! Eric Greenspan!) for the stories behin ... More >>
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April 9, 2012
Cascabel: Rick Bayless is Starring in a Play!
If you're going to be in Chicago sometime before April 29th, and want to earn some very esoteric food snob points, you cannot miss Rick Bayless making his acting debut in Cascabel at The Lookingglass Theater Company. Yes, chef Rick Bayless, author, restaurateur and champion of Mexican regional cui ... More >>
Blogs
April 9, 2012
Q & A with Gustavo Arellano: Taco USA, Mexican Authenticity Food Writing
You might suspect Gustavo Arellano, the brain and wit behind the popular syndicated and OC Weekly column ¡Ask a Mexican!, as one of those Mexican food sticklers who bristles at ideas of yellow nacho cheese, the chimichonga, the chicken fajita pita, enchilada combination plates and Taco Bell's 50th ... More >>
Eat+Drink
March 22, 2012
I Am a Reverse Coyote: Smuggling Food Tourists Into Tijuana
Tijuana is the new culinary media darling, but this writer has been smuggling food tourists there for years
Blogs
March 20, 2012
5 Best Margaritas In L.A.
Ten years ago -- maybe even five years in Happy Hour time -- compiling the 5 Best Margaritas in L.A. would have been a syrupy lime mix task. Now we're awash in so many small batch tequilas and fresh-squeezed lime promises on cocktail menus that the idea of a $100 margarita is somehow (?) not terrib ... More >>
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January 13, 2012
Red O's $100 Margarita is Cheap: If You Do the Math
Michael Clifford PhotographyRed O's $100 margaritaThat $100 margarita they've come up with at Red O is a bargain -- really. Order a shot of just one of its components, Gran Patrón Burdeos añejo tequila, and you'll pay $75. Toss in another $25, and you'll get a whopping 16-ounce glass rim ... More >>
Blogs
January 11, 2012
Chef Jonathan Waxman: KCRW Guest DJ Set
The latest chef to step behind the virtual turntable at KCRW is Jonathan Waxman, who returns to his Southern California roots in his set for the radio station's Guest DJ Project. Waxman, the chef/owner of Barbuto in New York City and author Italian My Way, has a short but diverse list that includes ... More >>
Blogs
October 6, 2011
Cat Cora's Favorite Tunes
Iron Chef Cat Cora joins the ranks of Kerry Simon, Rick Bayless and Adam Richman to reveal some of her favorite tunes for KCRW's Guest DJ Project. The Mississippi-born Cora segues from country to classic soul but says all her song picks represent major milestones in her life, most notably her wedd ... More >>
Blogs
September 23, 2011
Battle Pot de Crème: Mark Peel vs. Suzanne Goin a Recipe from the Winner
C. LeVasserThe duo of pots de créme.We, and maybe you, continue to spend the majority of our time cooking at home, rather than eating out. Learning how to make things like New Orleans-style boudin blanc, and Sardinian malloreddus, seems to bring us a good bit more joy these days. So today, w ... More >>
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September 9, 2011
Short Attention Span Dinner Theater: Your Week in Food, 9/6-9/9
Flickr/Lauren Manning In which we highlight the past week in food, either at home or abroad. "The restaurant occupies one of the best spots in Little Tokyo, right next to the perpetually megacrowded ramen shop Daikokuya, and is as bright and modern as its blaring 1970s rock is not -- I'm no ... More >>
Blogs
September 7, 2011
Battle Sangria: Rick Bayless vs. Susan Feniger & Mary Sue Milliken a Recipe from the Winner
C. LeVasserJamaica sangria by Rick BaylessSome of us have been going out a lot less these days. But rather than unnecessarily spending twenty dollars on a rare gueuze at Father's Office, we've been throwing our money at things like Scharffen Berger chocolate, or imported speck from Alto-Adige ... More >>
Blogs
July 18, 2011
Eat Real Fest: Photo Gallery
Round up the usual suspects. Anyone who's been to a certain Los Angeles food festival can be forgiven for feeling a certain déjà vu at this weekend's Eat Real Fest, held at the Helms Bakery complex in Culver City. The vendor list read like it was cribbed from Artisanal LA: Cast Iron Gourmet, C ... More >>
Blogs
July 6, 2011
Ask Mr. Gold: Señor Bayless Where To Eat Regional Mexican Food in L.A.
Anne Fishbeinthe invisible restaurant critic Dear Mr. Gold: Chef Rick Bayless has continuously told the media that he thinks L.A. is a "timid" food city and that we do not have as good regional Mexican cooking as what he can find in Chicago. He seems to think that we only have "California" Me ... More >>
Blogs
June 24, 2011
Top 5 Weekend Food Events: Farmageddon, Food Trucks, Beer, Oysters
Farmageddon - Movie Trailer from Kristin Canty on Vimeo. Farmageddon This documentary featuring farmer/activist Joel Salatin focuses the escalating fight for food rights in America and the suspect motives (can anyone say corporate-driven farm subsidies?) of the government's food safety "experts." ... More >>
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April 28, 2011
Los Angeles, a Major Global City Owned And Run by Outsiders?
Mark Luethi / LA Weekly Flickr poolLooking in.Is this worldly town -- America's gateway to Asia, the second-largest media market in America, the Latino capital of the United States -- really owned and controlled by outsiders? It's a question posed by local expert and author D.J. Waldie at Zo ... More >>
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February 28, 2011
Chef Kerry Simon Rocks Out with his Crocs Out for KCRW
Barbara HansenChef Kerry SimonNearly two decades ago, David Bowie and Iman got engaged in Kerry Simon's kitchen. Last week, "rock 'n roll chef" Simon (Simon LA, LA Market) really got to rock out, stepping up to the mic for KCRW's Guest DJ Project. Following in the footsteps of Rick Bayless, ... More >>
Blogs
February 23, 2011
Street Food Mondays Brings Antojitos de mi Abuelita to Angeli Caffe
Guzzle & NoshA pambazo from Antojitos de mi Abuelita. The first time we met Street Gourmet LA blogger Bill Esparza, we were about to dig into one of Antojito de mi Abuelita's bright red, guajillo chile-dipped pambazos with its guts of chorizo, potatoes, shredded lettuce and crumbled cheese n ... More >>
Blogs
February 14, 2011
Rick Bayless Taco-Blocks Local Blogger
Chicago-based chef Rick Bayless, who graciously introduced Los Angeles to authentic music right after introducing us to authentic Mexican cuisine, doesn't want a certain Los Angeles blogger to know what he's doing. The blogger in question is Bill Esparza of Street Gourmet LA, who savaged Red O in ... More >>
Blogs
February 2, 2011
And Now, A Brief Message From Rick Bayless
screenshot of Rick Bayless's Twitter page
Blogs
January 21, 2011
Rick Bayless Does a Star Turn at Red O
B. HansenRick Bayless at Red O, with Edgar Vazquez (left) and Victor Torres (right)Red O was jammed the other night, but for the real action, you had to have an invitation to the tequila lounge. The highlight of the party in there was an appearance by Rick Bayless, who had flown from Chicago ... More >>
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December 23, 2010
Top 10 Food Fights of 2010: Jonathan Gold, Rick Bayless, Whales More
Finger Food/L.A. Weekly Flickr PoolWhether it involved whales vs. sushi chefs, critics vs. chefs or Jonathan Gold vs. "fill in the blank", 2010 was huge for food fights in Los Angeles. Here are the 10 most memorable tiffs of the year, the ones that set the Twitterverse afire. 1) The Cove Tea ... More >>
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November 30, 2010
The Other Red O: The Original Red Onion
Parking is plentiful. There are no bouncers to prevent you from entering before your allotted hour. Here, the unwashed masses are welcome. With the much hyped and much criticized opening of posh Mexican restaurant Red O, we thought it was time to take a look at the other Red O, the one that doesn't ... More >>
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October 21, 2010
Rick Bayless Introduces Los Angeles to Authentic Music
Courtesy of KCRW.Chef Rick Bayless.Now that chef Rick Bayless has succeeded in finally introducing Los Angeles to authentic Mexican cuisine, he's introducing us to authentic music. The controversial Chicago chef behind (well sorta kinda behind) recently opened upscale Mexican restaurant Red ... More >>
Blogs
October 11, 2010
What's in Season at the Farmers Markets: Reed Avocados
Felicia FriesemaReed avocados from Rancho Santa Cecilia at the Hollywood market On a trip to Los Angeles earlier this year, before all the Red O brouhaha and even before Red O itself, Rick Bayless tweeted his amazement at seeing so many different avocado varieties available at the farmers ma ... More >>
Blogs
October 8, 2010
Dogfish Head Beer Lunch At The Foundry
Felicia FriesemaEric Greenspan in the kitchen at The Foundry If you're bored silly this Sunday afternoon, or maybe so hungover from Jonathan Gold's Speakeasy Cocktail Party that you still have your cocktalian suspenders and cloche hat on (don't want to know), you might consider wandering over ... More >>
News
September 30, 2010
Only Boneheads Oppose the Subway to the Sea
Felicia FriesemaEric Greenspan in the kitchen at The Foundry If you're bored silly this Sunday afternoon, or maybe so hungover from Jonathan Gold's Speakeasy Cocktail Party that you still have your cocktalian suspenders and cloche hat on (don't want to know), you might consider wandering over ... More >>
Eat+Drink
September 23, 2010
Red O: Back to Bayless
Bringing Mexican to L.A., With Mixed Results
Blogs
September 20, 2010
Plate Spinning: Listings From the Past Week
Some food for thought from local, national and international news sources from this past week: -- Clifton's Cafeteria Being Taken Over by The Edison's Andrew Meieran. [blogdowntown] -- Fall Is for Food (Event) Lovers. [Chow Balla] -- Glenn Beck mocks Michelle Obama's healthy food drive at Right ... More >>
Blogs
September 9, 2010
Q & A With John Sedlar: Retirement, The Food Network Where Are Our Latino Chefs
A. ScattergoodJohn Sedlar of Rivera, with lamp John Rivera Sedlar, who opened his downtown restaurant Rivera a year and a half ago, has been one of Los Angeles' best chefs for decades: before Rivera, before the chef "retired" for 15 years, before the Museum Tamal, back to when he ran St. Est ... More >>
Blogs
August 4, 2010
Happy Birthday Mr. President: Secret Service Vetoes Birthday Cake
Washington SceneThe Obamas celebrating in 2003 Happy Birthday, Mr. President. President Obama turns 49 years old today (CNN Developing News: "I have a more gray hair"), and is celebrating the event by, well, working. According to the White House, he will finish his day by heading to Chicago i ... More >>
Blogs
July 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 >>
Blogs
July 1, 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 >>
Eat+Drink
June 10, 2010
After Topolobampo
Rick Bayless brings his Chicago Mex to Red O
Blogs
June 2, 2010
Morton's Puts a Laker Cocktail on the Menu The Recipe
Morton'sLaker cocktailIf you're the sort of person who will be watching the NBA finals out in a public venue, you may have your seat at ESPN Zone -- conveniently located a few blocks away from the Staples Center -- reserved and waiting. You may already be sitting at your favorite sports bar, ... More >>
Blogs
May 27, 2010
May Roundup of Restaurant Openings and Closures
While vegan/raw food restaurants are popping up around LA, a large casual dining chain files bankruptcy--closing 10 of its local restaurants. And as downtown gained a new, glitzy eatery, First & Hope--and Rick Bayless' highly-anticipated Red O opened last night in West Hollywood--41-year-old Anna's ... More >>
Blogs
May 19, 2010
Red O Opening Next Week: Rick Bayless Comes to L.A., Sort Of
A. Scattergoodinterior of Red O Red O, the new Mexican restaurant with food by Rick Bayless, will finally be opening for dinner next Wednesday night, May 26th. This is the first restaurant outside of Chicago for Bayless, although it should be noted that Red O is not owned by Bayless, nor wil ... More >>
Blogs
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 >>
Blogs
February 1, 2010
Rick Bayless Report: Calm Down, It's Just a Consulting Gig
Rick BaylessOver the last few months there have been a lot of rumblings about Rick Bayless (Frontera Grill, Topolobampo, Top Chef Masters) coming to Los Angeles. So, from the chef's Twitter account, as Bayless runs his own Twitter feed, we have this: @Rick_Bayless: The restaurant will be cal ... More >>
Blogs
February 1, 2010
Want to Go to Cooking School? Get a Scholarship
Want to go to culinary school but don't have the tens of thousands of dollars it takes to pay for it? (Making consommé and Boeuf Bourguignon is much less fun when you're doing it from inside Sallie Mae's debtor's prison.) The Culinary Trust is accepting applications for scholarships for the 2010-20 ... More >>
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January 11, 2010
100 Words For Foodies: CliffsNotes For The Gourmand
Amazon.comTired of trying to Google culinary terms when you're right in the middle of an episode of Top Chef or, I don't know, reading your favorite food blog? Well the editors of American Heritage Dictionaries have come out with a book for you: think CliffsNotes for food people. Six bucks to ... More >>
Blogs
December 17, 2009
Get Drunk in Hollywood This Weekend: Ketel One and Ilan Hall Will Feed You For Free Send You Home in an SUV
If you're planning a night of partying this weekend, you might consider picking bars in Hollywood. Like as close to Cahuenga and Hollywood as you can conveniently get. Because once you've had your share of Manhattans and gin fizzes, you can wander over to the Ketel One Canteen, eat free food cooked ... More >>
Blogs
September 11, 2009
Mark Peel's New Cookbook: New Classic Family Dinners A Recipe for Cold Cucumber Soup
Amazon.comNew Classic Family DinnersMark Peel has had a busy summer. In addition to working on the new bar up the street from his La Brea Avenue restaurant Campanile, opening a new take-out place (more on both projects coming), competing in Top Chef Masters and appearing as a judge in the new ... More >>
Blogs
August 20, 2009
Rick Bayless Wins Top Chef Masters, If You Had Any Doubt He Would
Rickbayless.comTop Chef MasterThe folks at Bravo tried to keep up the tension, putting the final three chefs through some awkward silences before the judges table. But when Rick Bayless won, was it really much of a surprise? I'd have been more surprised if he'd packed his mocajete and gone ho ... More >>
Blogs
August 19, 2009
A Night of Top Chef Programming on Bravo: Pack Your Knives First, Please
Photo credit: BravoTom & PadmaIf you're a fan of Top Chef, you will be staying at home tonight, breathlessly munching on dishes you've perhaps cooked from one of Rick Bayless's books. Or Huber Keller's or Michael Chiarello's. Or maybe Tom Colicchio's or even Padma Lakshmi's (yes, two of them) ... More >>
Blogs
August 14, 2009
Short Attention Span Dinner Theater: Your Week in Food, 8/9 - 8/14/2009
In which we highlight the past week in food, either at home or abroad. "Designing a menu for Mars is simply a scientific problem to be solved like any other." This is not Buzz Aldrin's Astronaut Food. "We should be able to live largely disease-free lives until we are well into our 90s and ... More >>
Blogs
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 >>
Eat+Drink
November 6, 2008
Political Palates: Obama's Taste for Kine Grindz
And McCain's preference for poorly regarded Tex-Mex
LA Life
March 8, 2007
�Ask a Mexican! Pretension Headache
And McCain's preference for poorly regarded Tex-Mex
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