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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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Chicken Los Angeles

Los Angeles Fried Chicken Worth Seeking

Fried chicken is a global phenomenon. I’m a longtime believer in deep-fried birds, which are beautiful canvases for different batters, spices, marinades, and dreams. In my past life, I produced three fried chicken festivals...
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Chicken Market Los Angeles

Los Angeles Chicken Wings Worth Seeking

Just about any sports bar in the city has serviceable chicken wings on the menu, but why settle for passable when Los Angeles has so many inspired, globally diverse versions to choose from? Learn...
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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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Meatballs Los Angeles

Los Angeles Meatballs Worth Seeking

Meatballs are not limited to Italian restaurants. Far from it. The world has embraced ground meat orbs for generations, whether they’re grilled, baked, braised or bobbing in soup. The beef, pork and veal trinity...
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Los Angeles Hot Chocolate Worth Seeking

Los Angeles is rarely frigid, but when days are short and the occasional chill hits, a steaming hot chocolate mug sure is soothing. You just need to know where to look. Be ready with...
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