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May 2, 2012
Top 4 Weekend Food Events: Chile Dinner, Beer Tasting, Beer Festival Taste of the Eastside
Spicy Chile Dinner A chile-infused five course menu prepared by Monique King, winner of Food Network's Chef Hunter, includes caramelized Brussels sprouts, arctic char, pork tenderloin, lamb pibil, and tamales, plus three tequilas. WHAT: Spicy Chile Dinner WHEN: 7 p.m., May 4 WHERE: Border Grill dow ... More >>
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April 5, 2012
CicLAvia Rules! How Bicyclists Made L.A. a Better Place
Spicy Chile Dinner A chile-infused five course menu prepared by Monique King, winner of Food Network's Chef Hunter, includes caramelized Brussels sprouts, arctic char, pork tenderloin, lamb pibil, and tamales, plus three tequilas. WHAT: Spicy Chile Dinner WHEN: 7 p.m., May 4 WHERE: Border Grill dow ... More >>
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April 5, 2012
Two-Year Citrus Quarantine in Eastern Los Angeles County
We knew it was only a matter of time. After watching Brazil's and Florida's citrus get decimated by Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) -- to the tune of billions of dollars -- we knew that despite rigorous agriculture checkpoints, testing and restrictions, California would probably be next. The bug, the c ... More >>
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January 26, 2012
Meteorito Wine Is Out of This World, Literally
Sure, that nice vintage Cabernet Sauvignon you have sitting in your wine cellar may have notes of dark chocolate and hints of sweet cherries, but does it really taste out of this world? No? Well then, you may want to head to Chile for the Meteorito, a red wine that is infused with the potentially ... More >>
Blogs
January 20, 2012
Study: Popcorn Eaten 2,000 Years Earlier Than Thought
Did cavemen sit around the fire stuffing their hairy faces with popcorn? After analyzing recently unearthed ancient corncobs, researchers say people in what's now Peru were eating popcorn 2,000 years earlier than previously thought -- up to 6,700 years ago, National Geographic reports. Previously, ... More >>
Blogs
January 11, 2012
FDA May Ban Orange Juice Imports From Brazil
Flickr/manwithfaceAmericans love their orange juice.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is looking into banning all orange juice imports from Brazil after an illegal fungicide was found in a sample, Reuters reports. Brazil is the world's top grower of oranges for juice, accounting for more ... More >>
Blogs
December 21, 2011
Cupcakes Continue World Domination and Other Lessons from Google's 2011 Zeitgeist
R.E.~/FlickrCupcakes were one of the most Googled terms of 2011Much to our chagrin, the cupcake is a trend that just won't die: according to Google's 2011 Year-End Zeitgeist, cupcakes were one of the most popular Food and Drink search terms of the year. Other fascinating revelations about ou ... More >>
Film+TV
November 10, 2011
Dzi Croquettes review
R.E.~/FlickrCupcakes were one of the most Googled terms of 2011Much to our chagrin, the cupcake is a trend that just won't die: according to Google's 2011 Year-End Zeitgeist, cupcakes were one of the most popular Food and Drink search terms of the year. Other fascinating revelations about ou ... More >>
Eat+Drink
September 15, 2011
Jonathan Gold Reviews Picca
At Ricardo Zarate's restaurant, Peruvian meets the Japanese izakaya
Blogs
May 26, 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 >>
Film+TV
April 28, 2011
Patricio Guzman Retrospective at UCLA
Chile's foremost cine-activist refuses to forget the bloody past
Eat+Drink
March 10, 2011
Jonathan Gold on Saltenas
Tracing the origins
Blogs
March 9, 2011
Ask Mr. Gold: In Search of Salteñas, Revisited
Anne Fishbeinthe invisible restaurant critic Dear Mr. Gold: Salteñas are called that because they are the empanada style of the province of Salta, squarely in Argentina. Sure, they eat them elsewhere, but calling them Bolivian would be like saying that Tex-Mex music is kinda from Arizona! - ... More >>
Film+TV
February 17, 2011
Even the Rain
Anne Fishbeinthe invisible restaurant critic Dear Mr. Gold: Salteñas are called that because they are the empanada style of the province of Salta, squarely in Argentina. Sure, they eat them elsewhere, but calling them Bolivian would be like saying that Tex-Mex music is kinda from Arizona! - ... More >>
Film+TV
February 10, 2011
Carancho
Anne Fishbeinthe invisible restaurant critic Dear Mr. Gold: Salteñas are called that because they are the empanada style of the province of Salta, squarely in Argentina. Sure, they eat them elsewhere, but calling them Bolivian would be like saying that Tex-Mex music is kinda from Arizona! - ... More >>
Blogs
February 9, 2011
Ask Mr. Gold: In Search of Salteñas, or Discovering Bolivian-Style Empanadas
Anne Fishbeinthe invisible restaurant critic Dear Mr. Gold: Over the holidays, I visited my parents in northern Virginia, where there are numerous places to get delicious Bolivian salteñas. I've lived in Los Angeles for five years and have never seen or heard mention of these juicy, flavorfu ... More >>
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February 7, 2011
Saveur Foodie Giveaway 2011: Did You Forget?
Saveur We hate decreasing our odds of winning a Wüsthof cleaver or a Le Creuset baking dish, but we'd be remiss if we didn't remind you that Saveur is in the midst of its annual Foodie Giveaway. The contest, which kicked off on January 1st and runs through the end of February, features a g ... More >>
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January 27, 2011
PLEASE DO NOT GET UP AND JOIN IN
Saveur We hate decreasing our odds of winning a Wüsthof cleaver or a Le Creuset baking dish, but we'd be remiss if we didn't remind you that Saveur is in the midst of its annual Foodie Giveaway. The contest, which kicked off on January 1st and runs through the end of February, features a g ... More >>
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January 13, 2011
I'M BOUQUET, YOU'RE BOUQUET
Saveur We hate decreasing our odds of winning a Wüsthof cleaver or a Le Creuset baking dish, but we'd be remiss if we didn't remind you that Saveur is in the midst of its annual Foodie Giveaway. The contest, which kicked off on January 1st and runs through the end of February, features a g ... More >>
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November 23, 2010
In Search Of: Bardo Martinez on Colombia, Cumbia, Champeta And More
courtesy chicano batmanBardo Martinez (R) with Chicano Batman Bardo Martinez is the singer, guitar player, keyboardist, and occasional accordionist for Chicano Batman, as well as a former member of Buyepongo. He speaks now about the cultural context of Colombian cumbia, Cuban and Colombian c ... More >>
Music
November 11, 2010
Untangling Roots of Chicha
Born of Peruvian poverty, genre gained worldwide exposure thanks to a Brooklyn Frenchman
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October 21, 2010
GO ART YOURSELF
Born of Peruvian poverty, genre gained worldwide exposure thanks to a Brooklyn Frenchman
Blogs
October 15, 2010
Hot Chicks Don't Get Tix? Mercedes Driven By Moms Top List Of Most-Ticketed Cars
imagevenue.comIf memory serves, this is Britney Spears famously stepping out of a Paris Hilton's Mercedes SL -- and into the Brazil-wax hall of fame.Hot chicks don't get tix, right? Maybe. Jerks in douche-mobiles (the always-leased Audi A4, the self-important Mini or the self-righteous Prius) ... More >>
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October 14, 2010
Down in a Hole: Chilean Miner Mix Tape 2010
Down in a Hole: Chilean Miner Mix Tape 2010
Blogs
October 4, 2010
Ten Laws California's Legislature Shoulda Passed
Last week Gov. Arnold put his pen to work and gave us flurry of new laws. While we're not a big fan of California's increasing over-regulation, the boys and girls in Sacramento did some good this fall, including passing a law that will make smoking a joint a minor offense worthy only of a cit ... More >>
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September 23, 2010
La Razon Blindada (The Armored Reason)
Last week Gov. Arnold put his pen to work and gave us flurry of new laws. While we're not a big fan of California's increasing over-regulation, the boys and girls in Sacramento did some good this fall, including passing a law that will make smoking a joint a minor offense worthy only of a cit ... More >>
Blogs
September 23, 2010
Mayor Villaraigosa's Bike-Ride Pipe Dream Will Close Down 7 Miles Of City Streets For A Day
Mayor V. on his bike.If you were mad about the traffic trauma created by President Obama's Westside visit last month, if the annual Los Angeles Marathon's street closures raise your blood pressure, or if you're simply tired of being passed by bicyclists as you crawl down Wilshire Boulevard, b ... More >>
Blogs
August 19, 2010
A Snack Without Borders: Kibbeh
D. GonzalezKibi at Mariscos Yucatan One type of appetizer, many different spellings. Kibbie, kibi, even quibe. Through migration and trade, kibbeh, a Middle Eastern meze standard, has integrated itself into the cuisines of Brazil, and Mexico's state of Yucatan. And since Los Angeles is hom ... More >>
Blogs
July 23, 2010
Squid Ink Food Fight: The Argentine Beef Empanada
Starch makes for one lovely food vessel. Pork soup can be trapped inside of a dumpling, Vietnamese charcuterie can be stuffed into a French baguette, and in Argentina, a seemingly limitless number of ingredients can be surrounded by pastry, then baked or fried. Many countries have their own version ... More >>
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July 1, 2010
MUMMIES FOR DUMMIES
Starch makes for one lovely food vessel. Pork soup can be trapped inside of a dumpling, Vietnamese charcuterie can be stuffed into a French baguette, and in Argentina, a seemingly limitless number of ingredients can be surrounded by pastry, then baked or fried. Many countries have their own version ... More >>
Blogs
June 25, 2010
Eat Like a Montevidean at Uruguay Café Where to Watch the Uruguay Game
Jim Thurmanempanadas - beef (left), chicken (right) With the World Cup in full swing, it's time to welcome the cuisine of yet another country to the Los Angeles food scene, that of Uruguay. This nicely coincides with La Celeste, Uruguay's national team, advancing to the round of 16. Located ... More >>
Eat+Drink
June 17, 2010
Selecao Brasileira
Bella Vista Brazilian Gourmet Pizza
Blogs
May 5, 2010
Culver City Gets All-You-Can-Eat Brazilian Pizza
Erica Z. Wrightson "Whoa, Brazilian pizza? All you can eat? Ten bucks? I'm there." Those are the words of my 22-year-old brother, a Culver City resident and a senior at USC. There's no doubt he and his four roommates, will be dropping by Bella Vista, the all-you-can-eat Brazilian pizza joint ... More >>
Eat+Drink
April 29, 2010
Libra: Grill 'Er Up
But first, a very long salad bar
Blogs
April 23, 2010
Peruvian Surf Rock's Greatest Hits by Maestro Jose L. Carballo and Brooklyn's Chicha Libre (En Español!)
Peruvian Surf Rock's Greatest Hits by Maestro Jose L. Carballo and Brooklyn's Chicha Libre (En Español!)
Blogs
April 5, 2010
Cellar At Your Own Risk: Wine Is NOT Earthquake Proof Our 5.0 Weeknight Value Picks
Flickr User scottottoOf Course The $4 Rosé Didn't Break As soon as we realized that no, we were not on a cruise ship sans Dramamine, Squid Ink did what we suspect most folks do during an earthquake: we lunged for the few prized bottles of Russian River Pinot still remaining from a particular ... More >>
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April 1, 2010
OKAY BY ME IN AMERICA
Flickr User scottottoOf Course The $4 Rosé Didn't Break As soon as we realized that no, we were not on a cruise ship sans Dramamine, Squid Ink did what we suspect most folks do during an earthquake: we lunged for the few prized bottles of Russian River Pinot still remaining from a particular ... More >>
Blogs
March 23, 2010
Tonight: Quality Chilean Hip Hop Princess Ana Tijoux at Little Temple
[From our LA Weekly music newsletter, for which you should sign up ASAP:] Though she has five albums to her name--plus collaborations with Bajofondo and Control Machete, and plenty of praise--Chilean rapper Ana [or Anita]Tijoux is only just making her U.S. debut. After playing a handful of SXSW sho ... More >>
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February 18, 2010
WARNING: CONTENTS MAY BE HOT
[From our LA Weekly music newsletter, for which you should sign up ASAP:] Though she has five albums to her name--plus collaborations with Bajofondo and Control Machete, and plenty of praise--Chilean rapper Ana [or Anita]Tijoux is only just making her U.S. debut. After playing a handful of SXSW sho ... More >>
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November 26, 2009
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD, DAMMIT
[From our LA Weekly music newsletter, for which you should sign up ASAP:] Though she has five albums to her name--plus collaborations with Bajofondo and Control Machete, and plenty of praise--Chilean rapper Ana [or Anita]Tijoux is only just making her U.S. debut. After playing a handful of SXSW sho ... More >>
Eat+Drink
May 28, 2009
Mo-Chica: The Best Peruvian Ceviche Might Be in a Warehouse South of Downtown
Raw deal
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February 19, 2009
Brazil Nut?
Raw deal
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February 5, 2009
Katz in the Cradle
Raw deal
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September 11, 2008
Pan-Hispanic Panorama
Raw deal
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August 14, 2008
It Takes Two
The dance of romance
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July 10, 2008
Samba Summer
The dance of romance
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May 29, 2008
Kingdom Come
The dance of romance
Eat+Drink
February 17, 2005
The Gringo Killer
The dance of romance
Columns
March 11, 1999
Red Eyes + White Noise = Blue Balls
The dance of romance
Eat+Drink
June 25, 1998
A Perfect Day for Banana Pizza
Brazilian food - and soccer - in Culver City
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