Follow these links to read my favorite posts from L.A. food writers over the past week.

e*starLA

On September 1, e*starLA founder Esther Tseng shares her harrowing story in a post titled What I Learned From Getting Mugged, which culminates with advice on how to avoid this situation.

Eater LA

On August 31, Eater LA editor Kat Odell reports that Rustic NY-Style Italian Eatery, Pici, Claims Bossa Nova Home in Beverly Hills, with leadership from WireImage co-founder Jeff Vespa and Jason “Chef J” Harley and design courtesy of Spacecraft’s Kristofer Keith.

Eating LA

On September 3, Eating L.A. founder Pat Saperstein visits Nibble Bit Tabby Brewery, just south of downtown, and shares 5 facts for local beer lovers.

LA Times

On September 3, LA Times staff writer Jessica Gelt vouches for Venice Ale House in a story titled An oasis of quality food and drink on the boardwalk, describing “a fine beer-and-wine list culled from the West Coast that is tailored to pair with its simple menu of burgers, salads and seafood.”

LA Weekly

On August 31, Squid Ink contributor Noah Galuten shares Part 1 of his Q&A with Starry Kitchen’s Thi Tran in a post titled How to Go From Dallas, to Advertising, to Running a Professional Kitchen.

On September 1, Squid Ink contributor Noah Galuten shares Part 2 of his Q&A with Starry Kitchen’s Thi Tran in a post titled Cooking, Eating, and Maybe Even a New Starry Kitchen.

Street Gourmet LA

On September 5, Street Gourmet LA founder Bill Esparza lays off of Rick Bayless long enough to report on Great Chefs of Baja in 39 Courses: Benito Molina, Javier Plascencia, Miguel Angel Yaques, Martin San Roman, who he dubs El Maestro, Smooth Operator, The Hunter and El Primero.