Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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HBO's Emmy-winning "Game of Thrones," which is based on George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" books, premiered its seventh season in downtown Los Angeles last night at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Numerous cast members, including Kit Harington, who plays Jon Snow on the show, and Sophie Turner, who portrays Sansa Stark, made an appearance. The event drew other stars, as well – Queen Latifah, Jimmy Kimmel, and Amanda Peet were spotted in the crowd. Before screening the highly a...
Westchester-based Ayara Thai Cuisine has long been a staple in Los Angeles, providing delicious and authentic Thai food to locals and weary travelers landing in nearby LAX. After many years in operation, Ayara is undergoing a renovation and expansion this month, doubling the size of its kitchen and increasing its seating capacity. During the renovation, the proprietors of the restaurant – the Asapahu family – have opened up a pop-up shop called Ayara Lūk, aimed at satiating customers who woul...
A magical new food trend has taken over menus across the country and has become nearly ubiquitous on foodies' social media feeds. That trend – unicorn or rainbow food – started last year and hasn't lost its sizzle yet. Even Starbucks – albeit for a short period of time – recently sold "unicorn Frappuccinos," which were made with mango syrup and layered with a "pleasantly sour blue drizzle." The trend was unintentionally started by Adeline Waugh, a Miami food stylist, content creator, and blogger...
Esteemed Chef Nick Barainca, formerly of Liaison in Los Angeles, opened up a pop up shop inside The OP Cafe last month, operating his own dinner series called g a r g a n t u a. While The OP Cafe currently serves breakfast and lunch, Chef Barainca and his team will be taking over the kitchen every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, dishing out five-course meals that run $47 per person. The food served at g a r g a n t u a will be procured locally and from farms no farther than Santa Barbara...
Doma Kitchen, the internationally inspired restaurant known for its home-cooked fare, recently relocated to Marina del Rey after owner Angie Corrente found she could no longer keep up with the high demand at her previous Manhattan Beach location. The restaurant has continued to grow, with plans to offer breakfast items starting in June, along with specialized menus and events for upcoming holidays. The expanded offerings are no surprise; Doma boasts near-perfect online ratings from its...
Mainland Poke, a hip fast-casual restaurant offering Hawaiian raw fish salad better known as poké (pronounced POH-kay), opened its fourth location last week in the heart of Santa Monica. While Los Angeles has plenty of poké options, Mainland distinguishes itself by offering fresh sushi-grade fish and seafood that is neither frozen nor marinated. Scoops of crimson fish cubes are stacked on top of rice and crisp vegetables and dressed with a variety of sauces. At Mainland, meals are c...
Doma Kitchen's location, in the corner of a mall, is unassuming. A busy shopping area with chain restaurants and a movie theater flank the small space. Yet, the self-effacing eatery is a facade for a restaurant that serves up truly amazing meals. Breads and cakes are baked on-location, veggie patties are molded by hand using whole ingredients, and cherry tomatoes and cucumbers are pickled on-site. The dishes coming out of Doma are supreme, the flavors incredible. Every menu item at Doma is...
The startup scene in Los Angeles is running strong - the city is now the third-most established outpost for startups in the country, behind San Francisco and New York. Lower costs, warm weather, and a relaxed culture give entrepreneurs plenty of reasons to start new businesses in the area. One such business, Revival Roots, aims to transform the way everyday consumers grow and harvest food from their own backyards. Revival Roots builds vegetable gardens for homeowners and businesses in the Los...
Something fishy is going on in the Los Angeles sushi industry. Local diners might be shocked to find out that sushi restaurants have been casting a lie for years, serving yellowtail that might not be yellowtail at all. A new UCLA and Loyola Marymount University study examined the DNA of fish items at 26 Los Angeles restaurants over the course of four years. The researchers also tested fish sold at high-end grocery stores over the course of one year. The study appeared this week in the journal...
Ashland Hill, a Santa Monica favorite amongst locals, will be celebrating its second anniversary at the end of the month. The casual beer and wine garden features California-inspired bites, a rotating selection of popular taps, and a brand new gin and tonic menu. Executive Chef Greg Daniels, who got his start at one of Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Michelin-rated New York restaurants, is in charge of the menu, and certainly has reason to raise a glass in celebration. The restaurant offers a cozy,...
Whole Foods Market served up a list of the hottest trends and foods that it believes could be popular in 2017. The list, which forecasts flavors, ingredients and appetites for the upcoming year, was compiled by experts and industry leaders vetted by the company. Coconuts, creative condiments, and alternative-grain pastas are just some of the items the company's trendsetters predict will be flying off the shelves in the next twelve months. According to Whole Foods, its team of experts shares...
If you're out on Santa Monica's tree-lined Montana Avenue shopping for holiday gifts this season and looking for a bite to eat, the newly-opened Margo's may be just what's on your wish list. The latest venture by Mark and Lani Verge of family-owned On The Verge Hospitality Group offers California cuisine with plenty of fresh twists. The restaurant opened on November 18th with acclaimed Executive Chef Greg Daniels at the helm. Margo's - formerly Ox & Son - has a new name, new look, and new menu....
Americans have at least one thing to be thankful for this year: the average Thanksgiving meal will cost less thanks to lower grocery prices. In its annual survey of Thanksgiving dinner prices, the American Farm Bureau Federation reported this week that the average price of a meal for 10 has fallen compared to last year. The group surveyed grocery store prices, excluding coupons and promotions, and found lower prices for items such as turkey, pumpkin-pie mix, carrots, celery, and milk. A...
J.K. Rowling's "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," a prequel to the Harry Potter blockbuster franchise, made its silver screen debut on Thursday night, grossing $75 million domestically during its opening weekend. The Warner Bros. film, starring Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne as a magizoologist who travels the world seeking magical creatures, had a total budget of $180 million. Pre-release tracking had predicted around $90 million for the weekend, according to Box Office Mojo. The movie, bas...
