Brooke Burton

Though Ludo Lefebvre may appreciate the swarm of attention surrounding his bid to find a permanent home for his transitory restaurant, Ludo Bites, the chef is less than happy with Eater LA's "confirmed tip" that he has taken over the vacant Rita Flora space. "It's a rumor," Lefebvre says. "I......

Every generation has its game. Before there was Wii, there were billiards, table tennis, darts and horseshoes. For many Italians from the 70's and 80's, the game they love is foosball. Which is why Max Stefanelli, managing partner of Terroni Restaurant on Beverly Boulevard, purchased a foosball table in hopes......

Look for a culinary showdown to happen this Sunday on Melrose Avenue. Representing the south, Suzanne Goin will serve up barbeque at the 9th annual Lucques' all-American rib fest, while across the street at comme Ça, David Myers will celebrate the culinary legacy of Julia Child as he prepares four......

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 great-tasting food to compel......

Every week, crowds of farmers market regulars gather at the herb stand of ABC Rhubarb Farm to bury their noses in the fresh lemon verbena, rosemary, oregano and thyme. Spend a few minutes watching customers at Lily Balthazar's herb stand and you might think you're watching a remake of "Like......

Like colorful buoys across a vast ocean of bad food choices, farmers markets are what many Angelenos cling to between obligatory visits to chain grocery stores. Regardless of how well-organized the chef or home cook is--those Lima beans from McGrath Family Farm and heirloom tomatoes from Harry's Berries can be......

Every day in Los Angeles, upstanding citizens--ordinary people who would never pinch a friend's gas money or even infringe on a copyright--steal from restaurants. Beyond pocketing pats of butter and little jelly jars from the bread basket, there is a surprising number of restaurant patrons who, after paying for a......

Ask any chef what they like to do on their day off, and they'll probably answer with a single word: eat. South African-born Elderoy Arendse, chef de cuisine of Fraîche Restaurant, craves two things on his days off: food and table tennis. Visit the chef at his Hollywood apartment on......