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Asterid, Kato, Margot, and More: How to Access L.A.’s Best in Spring 2022

After another round of twists, turns, peaks, and waves, the energy of L.A.’s dining scene is once again reaching a…

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All photos by Eric Wolfinger, courtesy of Mother Wolf

How Mother Wolf’s Evan Funke Puts His Stamp on Roman Food, In Five Dishes

Although Evan Funke’s name has been synonymous with Italian food in Los Angeles for some time, his elegant new Hollywood…

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Everything You Need to Know About Grandmaster Recorders

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

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Photo courtesy of Olivetta

Damian, Olivetta, Pasjoli, and More: A Can’t-Miss Guide to Accessing L.A.’s Best

Against all odds, restaurants came roaring back this year after a dizzying gauntlet of reinvention. The return came as a…

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Botanica

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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Rustic Canyon

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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American Express® Platinum x Global Dining Access by Resy: Malibu Supper Club

A collaborative chef dinner under the stars. On October 15 and October 16, 2021, Global Dining Access members are invited…

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Kismet

The Duo at Kismet Has Seen the Future, and It Will Be Better

In Arabic, the word “kismet” means destiny, which is fitting for Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson’s popular Los Feliz restaurant.…

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Photo by Maureen M. Evans, courtesy of Damian

Enrique Olvera on Opening Damian During a Pandemic, L.A.’s Many Cuisines, and More

Even in a region filled with thousands of restaurants, loncheros, taquerias, and other small family-run food businesses featuring myriad regional…

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For Mozza’s Nancy Silverton, Flexibility Is the Future of Restaurants

Even by the standards of what the typical restaurateur has endured during the pandemic, Nancy Silverton has had a time…

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