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Southern California

Bread Los Angeles

Los Angeles Toast Worth Seeking

Find my favorite Los Angeles toast selections, mainly savory, but some sweet, since 2022. Great sourdough or shokupan and seasonal toppings normally improve the results, though even basic white bread can provide the right...
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Prawns

Los Angeles Shrimp + Prawn Dishes Worth Seeking

Shrimp and prawns are not interchangeable. They’re both crustaceans and their shelled meat might look and eat similarly, but they’re different sea creatures. Shrimp are generally smaller, and more coiled, with milder flavor. Prawns...
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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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