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Joshua Lurie

Joshua Lurie

Joshua Lurie founded FoodGPS in 2005. Read about him here.

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Freelance Writing

If you like what you read, contact joshua (at) foodgps.com with freelance writing inquiries. LA Mag – How to Host Your Own Oscars Party (March 4, 2024) DoorDash Block Party – The 25 Best...
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Great Food in Every Direction

East, South, West or North? That’s a question I frequently ask myself. Being an independent writer and entrepreneur gives me freedom of movement for lunch most weekdays. I can work from anywhere on my...
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What Artificial Intelligence Means for the Future of Food Writing

Artificial Intelligence doesn’t have five senses. Computers can’t convey how foods and drinks taste and smell…yet. Programs just regurgitate ideas that exist online and (sometimes) piece together and provide relevant information. AI isn’t forming...
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Los Angeles Khachapuri Worth Seeking

Khachapuri is a cheese bread that takes many forms in its native Republic of Georgia and goes by names like ajarakan beyond Georgian borders. The savory delicacy is frequently boat-shaped in Los Angeles, a...
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Top Los Angeles BLTs: Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwiches

The combination of salty bacon, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato and warm, toasted bread may seem simple, but Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwiches can be one of lunch’s greatest pleasures. Of course, for some chefs,...
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Buellton Food + Drinks Worth Seeking

Rufus T. Buell and brother Alonzo (his short-term partner) bought a land grant from Jose Maria Covarrubias and Joaquin Carrillo in 1867 and founded a multifaceted ranch, where he lived until his death in...