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Esther Tseng

Los Angeles Contributor

Esther Tseng is a food, drinks, and culture writer. She has contributed to the Los Angeles Times, Eater, Food & Wine, Civil Eats, and more. Follow her on X and Instagram.

The Rundown   Los Angeles

Meet Daisy, a Modern Cantina for Margaritas and More in the Valley

Step inside of Daisy, a modern margarita bar in Sherman Oaks, from the team behind Mírate.

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The Rundown   Los Angeles

Firstborn is a Perfect Addition to Chinatown’s Mandarin Plaza

Anthony Wang’s Chinatown bistro is a highly personal venture, reflecting Wang’s journey as the first in his Chinese immigrant family to be born in America.

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Resy Spotlight   Los 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 Spotlight   Los 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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Guides   Los 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 Rundown   Los 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 Features   Los 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 Rundown   Los 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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The Rundown   Los 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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Interviews   Los 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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