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Maui

Maui Food + Drinks Worth Seeking

It was nearly 10 years since my last visit to Maui, an island I previously enjoyed in 2012 and 2015. During the recent Eaton Fire in L.A., near where I live, I thought of...
Sculpture Yountville

Napa Valley Food + Coffee Worth Seeking

Napa Valley starts about 40 miles north of San Francisco and spans about 30 miles from American Canyon to Calistoga. Route 29 is the main pathway and can get pretty backed up on weekends....
Grains Los Angeles

Los Angeles Grain Bowls Worth Seeking

Billions of people enjoy the benefits of mass-market grains like corn, rice and wheat when cooking or baking. When assembling bowls with assorted vegetables and proteins, home cooks in the U.S. often turn to...
Neon Sign Los Angeles

Los Angeles Shaved Ice Desserts Worth Seeking

Now that summer is sweltering, get relief where you can. I normally find it at the bottom of a bowl or cup. In L.A., frosty options are nearly unlimited and go well beyond lemonade....
Pumpkins Orange County

Los Angeles Pumpkin Drinks Worth Seeking

Pumpkin spice lattes are now ubiquitous due to the Starbucks effect. The global caffeinated behemoth from Seattle introduced their now iconic fall seasonal drink in 2003 after developing the recipe in their Liquid Lab....
BLT Los Angeles

Los Angeles BLTs Worth Seeking: Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwiches

The combination of salty bacon, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato and warm, toasted bread may seem simple, but Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwiches can be one of lunch’s greatest pleasures. Of course, for some chefs,...