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Garo’s Basturma: Long Live the King of Armenian Sausages

Despite Garo’s passing nine years ago, this 23-year-old Armenian deli in northeast Pasadena is more successful than ever. Garo’s Basturma produces 2000 pounds of cured, dried and spiced beef every week. Two big reasons...
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Maran: Armenian/Russian Oasis in Glendale [CLOSED]

After driving north along an industrial stretch of San Fernando Road that parallels the concrete trash flume called the Los Angeles River, I arrived for lunch at Maran, an Armenian/Russian restaurant with a plain...
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Armenian Bakery Los Angeles

Arax Bakery: An Armenian River Runs Through East Hollywood [CLOSED]

Arax Bakery opened in Little Armenia in 1986, named for an Armenian river. Vrej Tolmajian continues to use old family recipes, rising every morning before sunrise to make fresh pastes, fillings and toppings, and...
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Maral’s Pastry: Memorable Armenian Baked Goods in Van Nuys

There are times when I can enter a bakery and tell immediately if the pastries will taste good, just from looking at them. This recently happened the instant I stepped into Maral’s Pastry. Maral...
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Elena’s Greek Armenian Cuisine: Gobbling Wonder Meat in Glendale

I recently learned a long-lost cousin was living only an hour away. One problem: last I knew him, he was vegetarian. Luckily, he came to his senses and started eating animals again. Meaning we...
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  • Food
  • November 30, 2023
If you like what you read, contact joshua (at) foodgps.com with freelance writing inquiries. LA Mag – How to Host Your Own Oscars Party (March 4, 2024) DoorDash Block Party – The 25 Best...
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