Author: Esther Tseng


Resy SpotlightLos Angeles

Origin Korean BBQ Puts a New Spin on a Storied K-Town Restaurant Space

There are few dining experiences that are more quintessentially Los Angeles than Korean barbecue. The city is home to the…

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Resy SpotlightLos Angeles

How Baroo Wooed L.A. With Its Sense of Whimsy

For a restaurant that began as a 16-seater in an East Hollywood strip mall with no signage, reappeared down the…

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GuidesLos Angeles

An Ultimate Guide to L.A. Thai Food (With Help From the Sisters at Tuk Tuk Thai)

​In a city​ blessed with a world-class Thai scene (Los Angeles County is, after all, home to the largest number…

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The RundownLos Angeles

What to Expect at Kodō, the Arts District’s Sleek New Izakaya

Taking over the former Firehouse in Los Angeles’ Arts District is no small undertaking—the massive space was previously home to…

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Resy FeaturesLos Angeles

The New Kato is Proof: Taiwanese American Fine Dining Has Arrived

Los Angeles is no stranger to splashy restaurant openings, but it’s not every day that a one-time strip mall gem…

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The RundownLos Angeles

What to Expect at Camphor, the New Arts District French Bistro

Before you go to a restaurant, what do you want — or need — to know most? In our series,…

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Cobi's

The RundownLos Angeles

Everything You Need to Know About Cobi’s, Now Open in Santa Monica

Before you go to a restaurant, what do you want — or need — to know most? In our series,…

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Taco Maria Carlos Salgado

InterviewsLos Angeles

Carlos Salgado Sees the Future For Taco María, And It Will Be More Focused

When the Michelin guide returned to Southern California in 2019, Taco María was the only Mexican restaurant to receive a Michelin…

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Resy FeaturesLos Angeles

David Kuo Brought the Westside the Taiwanese Soul Food It Needed

Since 2016, Little Fatty has been a sole source of Taiwanese comfort food west of the 405. That’s notable because it’s…

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Guelaguetza

Dish By DishLos Angeles

The Oaxacan Traditions of Guelaguetza, As Seen Through Five Dishes

Guelaguetza, one of L.A.’s most iconic restaurants, has been a haven for the city’s vast Oaxacan population who miss dishes…

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