Christine Chiao

We're well-served by tacos, burgers, and ramen in L.A. But when it comes to a classic roast beef sandwich, our main source is probably Arby's. Which says a lot. This could all change come Monday, June 17, when Top Round Roast Beef opens at the corner of La Brea and......

It's Father's Day this Sunday, June 16. Sure, you could get him a tie, a barbecue grill, or an electronic 5-in-1 gadget from Brookstone that he'll likely never use. Or you can show appreciation for all that he's done for you with a good meal and a stiff drink. So......

Ever since Chego closed on Overland and relocated to Chinatown, we've wondered what would take over the strip mall's corner unit. Thankfully, we'll no longer have to rubberneck (much) when we drive by. Perry Cheung soon will open a Vietnamese restaurant called Phorage in the location. Construction is under way......

Finding art in food is a familiar pasttime these days -- just check out all those Instagram galleries. But when it comes to locating food in art, it takes a little more training. This is where art historian Maite Gomez-Réjon's Cur-ATE course series at LACMA might be useful -- and......

McConnell's Fine Ice Cream & the Surly Goat Beer Float Night For one night only, the Surly Goat has invited McConnell's Fine Ice Creams for an evening of pouring beer over scoops of ice cream. Some of the flavor combinations slated include Firestone Walker Brewing Company's Velvet Merlin with Turkish......

Drama on food television can be pretty predictable. There's the suspense by mystery element in the form of a basket of secret ingredients, undercover dinner guests, or maybe a surprise challenge. There's also the conceit of the cooking competition amongst chefs, amateurs, or some combo of the two. Premiering last......

Katsuji Tanabe would like you to know that his upcoming dinner series, "Estos Es Realmente Real No Es Un Pop Up," at his taqueria MexiKosher is really -- no, no really -- not a pop-up. We know this because he says as much in the name, albeit in Spanish. "We're......

We may be roughly five and a half months away from Thanksgiving, but for some a turkey platter with all the fixings is good anytime. For them, we bring a deal they can use. Thursday, June 13, Capriotti's will be offering their "Bobbie" sandwich -- roasted turkey with stuffing, cranberry......

There's always a bustle when you stop by Olive & Thyme in Toluca Lake during lunch on an average weekday. By lunch, we mean anytime between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a part of town where real entertainment business is discussed -- a little less have my people......