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Fish Art

Los Angeles Fish Collars Worth Seeking

Whenever I see fish collar(s) on the menu, I pounce. This prized cut, which is still often undervalued, is a textural study. Depending on where you poke and prod between bones, you might find...
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Cheesecake Los Angeles

Los Angeles Cheesecake Worth Seeking

On my honeymoon to Spain, world famous San Sebastian cheesecake destination La Viña was closed for fall break. My wife and I ate very well on this trip, so don’t shed any tears. We...
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Matcha

Los Angeles Matcha Drinks Worth Seeking

The Buddhist monks who first started harvesting and preparing matcha after bringing the Chinese green tea back to Japan would no doubt find current matcha offerings mystifying. Even a basic matcha latte would now...
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Chicken Los Angeles

Los Angeles Chicken and Rice Plates Worth Seeking

“Years ago, Break of Dawn chef-owner Dee Nguyen posted on Facebook: “Our ultimate dying meal if we have to pick one: chicken and rice.” That post stuck with me. I’m not ready for the...
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Chicken Statue

Los Angeles Chicken Dishes Worth Seeking

Chefs can braise, charbroil, grill, poach, roast, smoke or steam chickens. Any way they choose to cook the birds, I’ll devour them down to the bone. Sure, heritage breed, ethically raised chickens from a...
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Cookies Los Angeles

Los Angeles Cookies Worth Seeking

Los Angeles cookies appear in all sorts of shapes and sizes and incorporate may different ingredients. Regardless of their composition or texture, these cookies all satisfy. Cookies appear in alphabetical order and are subject...
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