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Pastry Santa Barbara

Bree’osh Brioche Cinnamon Roll

Nelly Mousseau and Pierre-Yves Henry debuted charming Bree’osh bakery in ritzy Montecito Village in September 2015. Brioche is the primary focus for this French couple. Their tiny cafe resides in the ritziest part of...
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Turkish Food Los Angeles

The Kitchen @ Westwood Chicken Döner

Döner kebab, spit-roasted meat that originated in Turkey, has gained popularity across the world. I’ve seen a recent crop of L.A. döner specialists. Many new concepts are Americanized. Global influences and flavors can be...
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Persian Food Los Angeles

Maral Cuisine Trout

Agoura Hills, a crown jewel of the Conejo Valley, is best known for great mountain biking and hiking on both sides of the 101 freeway. As I’m learning, the tiny city also has a...
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Thai Food Los Angeles

Ayara Lūk Singing Branzino

Ayara Thai is one of L.A.’s best Thai food favorites that you might not know about. The restaurant is tucked away on a Westchester side street, not far from LAX, and provides a viable...
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Indian Food Orange County

Vishnu Indian Food Buffet

The buildings that line Sky Park Circle, an Irvine industrial park near John Wayne Airport, is sneaky interesting for food. The original location for increasingly popular Blackmarket Bakery currently houses Arnabel International (oils, vinegars,...
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Italian Food Phoenix

Tratto Meyer Lemon Pappardelle

Tratto is the latest Phoenix restaurant from Bianco Group, located in Town & Country strip mall next to the second Pizzeria Bianco. The shabby chic space features worn wood, white walls and tablecloths, an...
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