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Cuisines

Bialy Los Angeles

Lincoln Bialy [CLOSED]

Lincoln is the more ambitious Pasadena bakery-cafe from chef Christine Moore and business partner Pam Perkins. Offerings overlap some with sister establishment Little Flower Candy Co. I typically prefer to order daily specials or...
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Hainan Chicken Los Angeles

Cluck2Go Hainan Chicken

Hainan chicken, the poached birds that originated in China’s Hainan province and became synonymous with Singapore, have become increasingly popular in Los Angeles. Find my favorite version at Cluck2Go near Pasadena City College. Qui...
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Coffee Los Angeles

Rosebud Coffee Cortado

Rosebud Coffee isn’t a “Citizen Kane” style cafe decorated with sleds. This east Pasadena business shares a building with the Chirp children’s event space and benefits humanity in myriad ways, including homeless mentorship and...
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Spanish Food Los Angeles

Maude Dinner with Juan Carlos Sancha

Considering how ambitious Maude was for four years, it’s no wonder that chef Curtis Stone decided to scale back in Beverly Hills. An in-depth exploration of a different ingredient each month must have been...
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Nanaimo Bar Nanaimo

Nanaimo Bars from Mon Petit Choux + Bocca Cafe

Nanaimo, a town on the northeast coast of British Columbia’s Vancouver Island, is the birthplace of the Nanaimo bar, a chilled square crafted with layers of chocolate, buttercream, and a base made with ingredients...
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Pasta Los Angeles

Viale dei Romani Tagliatelle [CLOSED]

The Parish’s closing in DTLA’s Fashion District seemed to temporarily stop forward momentum for Casey Lane. He and his partners scrapped plans for a Melrose restaurant called Itri, which publications like The Los Angeles...
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