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Kids Menu Los Angeles

How Restaurants Can Become More Kid-Friendly

I appreciate any efforts that restaurants make for my kids to feel comfortable since most of the time, they’d rather just eat at home. At least at our dining room table, they know what...
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Dumpling Sign San Francisco

Los Angeles Dumplings Worth Seeking

The chapter on “Dumplings of the World” in my book, History is Delicious, delves into the history of these versatile dough packets. Dumplings likely debuted in China approximately 1,800 years ago as jiăozi. This...
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Donuts Los Angeles

Los Angeles Donuts Worth Seeking

If you’ve seen The Donut King documentary, you know the impact that Ted Ngoy and other Cambodian immigrants have had on Los Angeles donut culture. Thanks to Cambodian (and other) entrepreneurs, L.A. has more...
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Horchata Los Angeles

Los Angeles Horchata Worth Seeking

Based on the the stories I’ve read – Little Spain published a partial history – horchata originally featured ground chufa (aka tiger nuts). The Moors brought chufa from North Africa to Spain, where horchata...
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Eggs Los Angeles

Los Angeles Deviled Eggs Worth Seeking

Deviled eggs aren’t nearly as insidious as they sound. In fact, this snack can be downright delicious. According to The Ancient History of Deviled Eggs, this dish has roots in ancient Rome and earned...
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Los Angeles Popsicles Worth Seeking

Summer calls for cool refreshment. Popsicles remain some of the most satisfying options. Ice or milk-based bars provide canvases for nearly unlimited flavors. In the past, I’ve even enjoyed popsicles served in cocktails or...
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