Chefs

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Restaurants

Celebrating 30 Years of Mole with LA’s Most Iconic Oaxacan Restaurant

The family-run business was one of the first to bring Oaxacan food to the City of Angels.

9/16/24
6 min read
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Sad Papi’s (aka Brandon Skier) Essential Takeout Tips and Pantry Staples

When he’s not making it fancy, he’s ordering delivery.

9/11/24
5 min read
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Restaurants

Chef Mike Solomonov’s Favorite Things to Eat and Buy

From a Scrub Daddy to a good old cheesesteak.

9/3/24
4 min read
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Restaurants

Sohla El-Waylly’s Favorite Spots in the East Village, from Greek Seafood to Korean Barbecue

Eat the East Village with the bestselling cookbook author and internet sensation.

8/30/24
5 min read
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Brandon Skier Lost His Restaurant Job — But Gained 2 Million TikTok Followers

The chef-turned-influencer sets himself apart with a fine dining approach to home cooking videos.

8/28/24
7 min read
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Restaurants

How Amici's Arancini Became Chicago's Must-Try Street Food

A surprise visitor brings buzz to the chef’s inventive take on a Sicilian staple.

8/22/24
10 min read