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The One Who Keeps the Book

How to Get Into Taco María, Southern California’s Acclaimed Mexican Restaurant

In the ten years since Taco María first opened, the Costa Mesa restaurant has earned itself a Michelin star, been…

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The Ruby Fruit is Revitalizing America’s Lesbian Bar Scene

When Mara Herbkersman and Emily Bielagus decided to open a lesbian wine bar and restaurant in Silver Lake, many told…

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Rustic Canyon executive chef Zarah Khan.

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How Zarah Khan Is Transforming the Legendary Rustic Canyon

Last fall, Rustic Canyon chef-owner Jeremy Fox made headlines when he announced that Zarah Khan would be stepping into the…

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Camphor interior.

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How Camphor is Changing What Fine Dining Means In L.A.

Camphor — the luxurious Arts District restaurant from chef duo Max Boonthanakit and Lijo George — recently received a Michelin…

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The Rundown

Saltie Girl Is the Sunset Strip’s Splashy New Seafood Spot

What does it take to make a restaurant work on the Sunset Strip? It must be snazzy enough to tempt…

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It’s Jon & Vinny’s World, But Helen Johannesen Keeps Our Glasses Full In It

Helen’s Wines, the bottle-shop-within-a-restaurant, has been a hallmark of the Jon & Vinny’s experience since the beginning. When the restaurateurs…

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Marissa Hermer

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How Marissa Hermer Built a Restaurant Empire in Los Angeles

Marissa Hermer has quietly built a collection of picturesque Los Angeles restaurants that have attracted everyone from soccer moms and…

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The Rundown

Fanny’s at the Academy Museum Is Ready for Its Close-Up

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

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Chinatown USA

Chefs and Restaurateurs Explain Why Dim Sum Matters More Than Ever

Dim sum brings all of us together, across generations, cities, and Chinatowns. We asked Asian American chefs and restaurateurs from…

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The One Who Keeps the Book

How To Get Into Horses, the Hottest Table in Hollywood

For our latest installment of The One Who Keeps The Book, we checked in with the duo behind one of the…

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