Oren Peleg

Oren Peleg

Los Angeles Contributor

Oren is a writer based in Los Angeles. His bylines appear in The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, The Hollywood Reporter, Eater Los Angeles, Architectural Digest, and more. He loves a slow morning with a croissant and espresso, a nice night out with his girlfriend (her a martini, he a Negroni, them laughing), and a walk around the neighborhood with his French bulldog, Phyllis.

Fun Facts

  • Lives in
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Drink of choice
    A Negroni.
  • Favorite food movie
    “You’ve Got Mail” (I’m a sucker for Zabar’s, what can I say).
  • Most memorable bite
    Veal brain in miso broth at Le Clown Bar in Paris, France.
  • Favorite food city
    Hard to beat L.A., but if I had to go elsewhere, it’s Paris.
  • Ideal night out
    Sit me in a cozy booth with a group of friends and some carbs, and I’m good.

Recent Posts


Dish By Dish   Los Angeles

Five Dishes That Illustrate Danbi’s Unique Twist on Korean Cuisine

This summer, Danbi — the 80-seat a la carte dining room inside Koreatown’s bustling Chapman Plaza — was formally recognized…

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The One Who Keeps the Book   Los Angeles

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Opening a restaurant in the middle of a pandemic does not, at first blush, seem like a recipe for success.…

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The Rundown   Los Angeles

Bridgetown Roti Brings the Flavors of Trinidad and Barbados to East Hollywood

One of L.A.’s biggest pandemic pop-up success stories finally has a brick-and-mortar location to call home.  Chef Rashida Holmes started…

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Guides   Los Angeles

Our Favorite Restaurants For Dining Solo in L.A.

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The One Who Keeps the Book   Los Angeles

How to Get a Table at Ladyhawk, West Hollywood’s New Mediterranean Stunner

Where do you go after you win Top Chef Middle East/North Africa, and find yourself on Top Chef World All-Stars?…

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The Rundown   Los Angeles

Moonlark’s Dinette Turns on the Midwestern Charm in DTLA

Eating at a diner is an almost religious experience for chef Chris Pandel — a communal meal, steeped in memory,…

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The Rundown   Los Angeles

Jemma Hollywood Steals the Scene With Pizzas and Pastas Aplenty

Along Vine in the heart of Hollywood, just steps from historic landmarks like the Capitol Records building, the Walk of…

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Interviews   Los Angeles

The Couple Behind Met Him (and Her) At A Bar Has Hospitality in Their DNA

For nearly six years, Met Her At A Bar has been a beloved local brunch spot dominating the very neighborhood…

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Guides   Los Angeles

The Resy Guide to Cozy Outdoor Dining in Los Angeles

Like the number of sunny days we get each year, Los Angeles has always been blessed with a lot of…

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