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Q&A With Helados Pops’ Marthin & Ade Ken
Some food is just so good that it stays on your mind long after you’ve tried it. And that was certainly the case for me with Helados Pops Ice Cream in San Fernando. I first tried the family-owned shop’s incredible flavors and sundaes as part of a food blogger event in early 2016, when…
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Q&A With Nigel Heath, Absolution Brewing Company
When I was at the Sushi Chef Institute in October, I not only watched the giant sushi roll being made, but I met Nigel Heath, CEO and chief tasting officer of Absolution Brewing Company in Torrance at the event. A few weeks later, I went on a tour of Absolution’s impressive brewery, where the brand…
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Making Macarons In A Sur La Table Class
About three years ago, I tried my hand at making macarons — and failed miserably. My peaks weren’t stiff enough, I didn’t use cream of tartar — I could go on and on about all the things I did wrong. So I’ve also had my eye on a macaron making class at Sur La…
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Q&A With Wake & Late Founders Alex Sauciuc & John Shoemaker
Los Angeles is a great food city, but sometimes it’s hard to find good eats at either really early in the morning or late-night bites — until now. Wake & Late opened in Downtown Los Angeles with the goal of providing affordable, healthy and delicious options at both of those times at their first…
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Giant Sushi Roll By The Sushi Chef Institute, Previewing The Japanese Food Festival
Whether it’s a giant sushi roll or a video of one, some things take on a life of their own on the internet. A few weeks ago, I had the honor of capturing a video of the Sushi Chef Institute’s Giant Sushi Roll to preview their Nov. 13 Japanese Food Festival. Since then, both have…
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Q&A With Catherine An Of Tiato & An Catering
Recently, I had the pleasure of attending Taste of Tiato, a night out that showcased the amazing event venue Tiato in Santa Monica and the food of An Catering. The stunning space and tasty delights made for an amazing night under the stars. The intimate VIP autumn soiree featured new seasonal eats, classic fare…
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DAVIDsTea In Culver City Fall Flavors & Tour
Labor Day Weekend is over and now we’re in that awkward it’s-almost-fall-but-not-really-summer-anymore time. The “PSL” (Pumpkin Spice Latte) and all pumpkin-related flavors are back, but Halloween isn’t here just yet. I got the chance to preview the fall flavors of DAVIDsTea and they’ll have you wanted to ditch the PSL for Pumpkin Chai tea and…
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Q&A With Everytable Founders Sam Polk & David Foster
Back when I first moved to Los Angeles, I attended USC for grad school and was stunned at the limited food options. Now, Everytable is open by USC with affordable and healthy cuisine for everyone from the student-on-the-go to the hungry family of five. I recently got to visit the socially-conscious concept’s lovely space on…
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Q&A With Komodo Chef Erwin On Hot Pockets’ Food Truck Bites
I have such warm memories of Hot Pockets. My mom used to make them for me when I’d come home from school and watch cartoons and Saved By The Bell, before I had to retreat and do all my homework. But these days, the warm and toasty treat can be enjoyed with a new modern…