At Jacaranda, a Food-and-Music Power Couple Reignites L.A. Fine Dining

At Jacaranda, a Food-and-Music Power Couple Reignites L.A. Fine Dining

The Los Angeles restaurant scene has been in acute crisis thanks to everything from the Trump administration’s tariffs and Hollywood’s business woes to rising labor costs and the normalization of GLP-1s. Yet the K-shaped economy has simultaneously nurtured a notable new generation of fine-dining rooms, with the city witnessing a renaissance of tasting-menu-oriented spaces, from…

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Investors, Health Violations, and More

Investors, Health Violations, and More

When Jessica Hall invested in Sugar Taco in 2018, she thought she was becoming more than a part-owner of a vegan Mexican restaurant — she thought she was joining a social movement. The restaurant’s produce, she was told, would be organic, ethically and locally sourced from independent farms in Southern California. It would be eco-conscious…

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Chef Justin Pichetrungsi on Quitting Disney to Take Over Anajak Thai

Dinner in a Show: L.A.’s The Gallery Offers Haute Cuisine With Interactive Tabletop Animation

Daren Ulmer, the former head of music for Disneyland, likes to point out that the iconic Enchanted Tiki Room attraction was first conceived as a Polynesian-themed restaurant. “That was Walt’s original vision,” he says, noting logistical challenges meant that it evolved into merely an audio-animatronics revue. “He was onto something!” Ulmer — who now heads…

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#Top 5 Must-Have Dining Essentials Of November 2024

#Top 5 Must-Have Dining Essentials Of November 2024

Family dinners are more than just meals; they’re moments of connection, joy, and shared experiences. I love family dinners because they’re a chance to reconnect with your family and discuss what happened throughout the day. To make these gatherings truly special, having the right kitchen and tableware essentials is crucial. We have curated a collection…

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