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...
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...
Los Angeles Caesar Salads Worth Seeking
If Caesar salad is on the menu, I order it. I crave the crisp romaine, sharp cheese and swift umami hit. Restaurateur César Cardini and chef Livio Santini first served this iconic salad at...
Los Angeles Food People During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Food people are remarkably resilient. Even a pandemic can’t dissuade chefs and restaurateurs from feeding people, whether that’s in a restaurant, from home or a parking lot. Through the COVID-19 crisis, I still encountered...
Grilled Dishes Worth Seeking at Los Angeles Restaurants
Summer calls for grilling, gathering with family and friends while the kids take cannonballs in the pool or just running under the sun, playing ball in the park. Hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, and steak...
Top 10 Pork Dishes of 2018
Every Tuesday, the Dose of Vitamin P column celebrates my favorite pork dish from the previous week. I live in Los Angeles, one of the world’s best places to eat, and was lucky enough...
