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How Little Beast Became Eagle Rock’s Must-Visit Spot, In Five Dishes

There was a not-so-distant point in the past when fanatical L.A. diners were forced to slog across the city to…

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How Sunny Jang Finesses Korean Pub Food at Tokki, in Five Dishes

Seoul’s pocha-style pubs are casual, low-key spots usually reserved for late-night pit-stops after bar hopping. Inspired by pojangmacha, tent bars…

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Botanica

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How Chef Zarah Khan Brought New Energy to Botanica, As Seen in Five Dishes

With its debut in 2017, Botanica helped lift Silver Lake out of the dark ages.  A naturally bright, sunny spot where…

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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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Rustic Canyon

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How Andy Doubrava Made Rustic Canyon’s Menu His Own, In Six Dishes

When Andy Doubrava took over as executive chef of Rustic Canyon in 2019, it was an easy transition. He and…

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How Teresa Montaño Riffs on Spain at Otoño, As Seen Through Five Dishes

For Teresa Montaño, the Los Angeles chef who opened progessive Spanish-inspired restaurant Otoño in 2018, it’s not just a multivalent…

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Playa Provisons

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How Playa Provisions Leans Into Beachside Nostalgia, In Five Dishes

Brooke Williamson knows what L.A. wants, as only a local can. The “Top Chef” champion grew up on its beaches,…

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Cassia

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How Bryant Ng Blends Cultures at Cassia, As Seen Through Seven Dishes

Cassia, the wondrous Southeast Asian brasserie that chef Bryant Ng opened in 2015, is one of the most deeply personal…

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Cosa Buona

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Cosa Buona’s Twists on Italian-American Classics, As Seen Through Five Dishes

Zach Pollack knew he’d come back to pizza someday, but he had no idea he’d switch from artisanal crusts to…

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The table is set // Photo by Pop Media LA for Hanchic. Other photography by Will Blunt and Patrick Manalo

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How Hanchic Adds an Edge to Korean Tradition, As Seen Through Five Dishes

Kyungbin Min excels at experimentation, so the curveball of the pandemic sent him into a spiral — a positive one…

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