Jim Thurman

Come for the Instagram-friendly blue food, stay (and return) for the Northern Thai specialties....

And it's not just one variety of soba....

Little bites of everything is a nice way to start the day....

There aren’t many restaurants around L.A. that focus on Pakistani cuisine — but the San Fernando Valley has three, including Red Chili Halal Restaurant....

If you haven't had these colorful sweets before, it's time to check them out....

There was chaos on opening day. But now it's worth checking out....

If you think you've tried every ice cream flavor, check out this out-of-the-way shop....

It’s yet another example of the depth of highly specific regional Chinese dishes that can be found in the San Gabriel Valley....

When you're driving through the desert, you don't have to get fast food....

These cooling desserts are dairy-free, so they're not at all heavy. We predict a summer sensation....