“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. They’re ubiquitous and can be found in any bar in Spain behind the glass display case. Conservas can be enjoyed in the aperitivo …
Meet Iron Gullá — Playing Basketball, His Single ‘Ya Entendí’, Spain & Life in LA
Welcome to LA Stories, a section where I interview people from all walks of life that have made LA their home.
A few months ago, I was going down the rabbit hole of Voyage LA’s stories. For those who don’t know, Voyage …
Exploring Frogtown (Elysian Valley) — Places, Restaurants, Coffee Shops
This post was originally published in November 2022. It was last updated in October 2023.
Nestled between the southbound I-5 freeway and the LA River lies a tight-knit community: small boutiques and trendy outdoor coffee shops that will make anyone feel as …
Saffy’s — Hollywood’s Upscale Middle Eastern Restaurant
In May 2022, Ori Menashe and his wife Genevieve Gergis opened Saffy’s. This is the new sister restaurant of Bavel and Bestia, two critically-acclaimed restaurants located in the Arts District. Bestia, which opened in 2013, …