Author: Jean Trinh


Resy SpotlightLos Angeles

How Crustacean Changed America’s Vietnamese Fusion Landscape

When Helene An arrived in California as a refugee and started melding her native Vietnamese cooking with French and Chinese…

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InterviewsLos Angeles

At Ilé, Tolu ‘Eros’ Erogbogbo Tells a Story of West African Food

For the past year, Nigerian chef Tolu “Eros” Erogbogbo has been inviting guests into his Hollywood live-work loft for Ilé,…

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InterviewsLos Angeles

How American Beauty Redefined the Steakhouse, L.A.-Style

It’s a breezy Saturday night in Venice, and the patio at American Beauty is packed. Diners crowd into the outdoor…

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InterviewsLos Angeles

The Sisters Behind L.A.’s Coming of Age for Thai Food

Tuk Tuk Thai had been situated on Pico Boulevard, serving classic Thai dishes like pad see ew, barbecue chicken, and…

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InterviewsLos Angeles

How Salt’s Cure Became L.A.’s Quintessential Breakfast Joint

Salt’s Cure has been a fixture in Los Angeles’ breakfast scene for over a decade, beloved for its house-cured meats…

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The RundownLos Angeles

Everything You Need to Know About Perle, a French Bistro in Pasadena

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

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The RundownLos Angeles

Everything You Need to Know About Agnes, A Taste of the Midwest in Pasadena

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

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Dish By DishLos Angeles

Dominique Crisp’s Thoughtful Basque-Inspired Cuisine at Saso, In Five Dishes

Dominique Crisp’s Saso, a Basque-inspired restaurant hyperfocused on local and sustainable coastal cuisine, is the chef-owner’s love letter to all…

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