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Dose of Vitamin P

Brunch California

Kitchenette Pork Posole Verde

Bishop-born brothers Michael Kobayashi and chef Chris Kobayashi opened Artisan in Paso Robles, setting the bar for seasonal comfort food in the then-sleepy Central Coast town. In the past decade-plus, the area’s shown a...
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Hamburger San Diego

Trust Way Burger

Weekend brunch is a way of life in laid-back San Diego. After training for triathlons, going for their morning jog, or catching a few waves, these perpetually active people flood open-air restaurants to refuel...
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Filipino Food Los Angeles

Tatang Li-em-po [CLOSED]

The Western San Fernando Valley has been building a bigger reputation for their Filipino food scene. However, at least shining star has arisen east of the 405 freeway. A North Hollywood strip mall best...
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Ham Los Angeles

Twohey’s Tavern Ham Steak [CLOSED]

Twohey’s Tavern is an east Pasadena spinoff of a classic Alhambra diner that Jack Twohey founded in 1943. My wife grew up on Twohey’s, so we were excited to check out the tavern. Current...
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Sandwich Los Angeles

Bay Cities Italian Deli Spaniard

Some people probably go to Bay Cities Italian Deli for years and never stray from The Godmother, a sandwich starring an array of Italian meats and cheeses on a soft, crusty, house-baked Italian bread....
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Bacon Los Angeles

Native Farmhouse Bacon [CLOSED]

The return of chef Nyesha Arrington to a Westside kitchen has been triumphant. At Wilshire in Santa Monica and Leona in Venice, she already proved to be one of L.A.’s leading practitioners of seasonal,...
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