For many years, Los Angeles has always been ripped to shreds for its poor pizza culture. While I was writing this post, I came across a 2013 article from Vice.com, where the author relentlessly bashed the pizza scene in LA. He wrote: “All pizza in Los Angeles sucks. …
X’tiosu: Lebanese and Oaxacan Cuisine in Boyle Heights — Meet Ignacio & Felipe Santiago
We all know Los Angeles is a city where culinary diversity abounds. The food landscape is unlike any other city I’ve been to. If you know how to craft a unique menu with creative dishes that stand out, the sky is the limit. A shining example of this …
Meet Celebrity Nail Artist Lisa Kon — Why Zendaya & the Kardashians Love Russian Manicures
Welcome to LA Stories, a section where I interview people from all walks of life that have made LA their home.
Nail salons in Los Angeles are ubiquitous and although I only get my nails done very few times a year, I …
This Chef Is Redefining Spanish Food in LA With The Serrano Experience — Meet Jorge Serrano Prieto
For many years, Spanish cuisine has failed at being as internationally recognized as Italian or Mexican food. Very few times, you hear someone say, “I’m in the mood for Spanish food! Let’s go get a paella or eat some tapas”, in the same casual way you’d hear someone …
How Howlin’ Ray’s Became LA’s Favorite Hot Chicken — Meet Founder Johnny Ray Zone
Howlin’ Ray’s caught my attention after I dined at a restaurant also located inside the Far East Plaza in Chinatown. Inspired by the line of people waiting outside, as soon as I got home, I immersed myself in the vast sea of hot chicken places in LA. On …
Siesta Co. A Piece of Spain in LA — Meet Co-founder Lucía Flors
“Conservas” are foods preserved in cans or jars. They often include anchovies, mussels, white tuna, mackerel, octopus and other seafood that is packed into cans. Conservas are deeply ingrained in Spain’s culture. They’re ubiquitous and can be found in any bar behind the glass display case. They can …