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Food

Los Angeles Burgers Worth Seeking

Los Angeles has been a burger town for decades. Local chains like Original Tommy’s (1946), Fatburger (1947) and In-N-Out (1948) have captured millions of imaginations. Patrick McDonald originally debuted The Airdrome on Route 66...
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Los Angeles Ham Sandwiches Worth Seeking

Growing up, my family would buy sliced ham, sausages and hamburger patties from Otto Barth at Barth’s Pork Store in New Providence, New Jersey. I’d eat thin-sliced ham for a snack and make thick...
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Theme Park Orange County

Orange County Coffee Worth Seeking

On Orange County visits in the aughts, I drove out of my way to drink coffee at Kéan Coffee in Newport Beach. Kéan co-founder Martin Diedrich has a family connection to coffee that now...
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City California

San Francisco Coffee Worth Seeking

San Francisco continues to be a key part of my coffee education. I’ve visited the city on an annual basis since 1995. Initially, it was fun to luxuriate in bohemian coffeehouses like Caffe Trieste...
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City California

San Francisco Food Worth Seeking

San Francisco has always been a special place for me. My introduction to the city was during a legendary (at least in my family) summer road trip with my Dad and brother. We started...
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Los Angeles Brownies Worth Seeking

Cookies get more attention, but who doesn’t love a good brownie? Artisan bakeries have become more prominent in L.A. Many of them offer brownies, and they’re far from afterthoughts. My favorite Los Angeles brownies...
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