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California

Persian Rugs Los Angeles

Tehrangeles Food Worth Seeking

When noting cultural diversity, what better place to start than Los Angeles? The L.A. metro area hosts roughly 10 million residents, and you see people from all over the world come to call L.A....
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Brunch California

Kitchenette Pork Posole Verde (Dose of Vitamin P)

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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Ice Cream Paso Robles

Negranti Creamery Salted Brown Sugar Ice Cream (Food of the Week)

Tin City, a new complex south of town with wineries, brewery, and cider house, is the most exciting new development in Paso Robles. You’ll also find Negranti Creamery, a modern ice cream shop named...
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Coffee San Diego

Ironsmith Coffee Roasters Turmeric Ginger Latte (Drink of the Week)

I’ve recently been visiting Ironsmith Coffee Roasters in Encinitas on Sundays to enjoy delectable baked goods from Crystal White and Wayfarer Bread, but the coffee bar is worth visiting in its own right. Raul...
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Hamburger San Diego

Trust Way Burger (Dose of Vitamin P)

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, people flood open-air restaurants to refuel (and then some)....
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Salad Los Angeles

Here’s Looking At You Momotaro Tomato (Food of the Week)

I never expected to find such a good tomato in December. Yes, California is famous for summertime tomatoes, but offerings can get wan in winter. Here’s Looking At You chef Jonathan Whitener reminded me...
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