Follow these links to interesting posts from L.A. food writers over the past week.

Brand X

On October 22, Brand X editor Krista Simmons reports on the beginning of her first semester at Ecole de Cuisine in a post titled Basica Training, Week 1: Reduced. This post is part of a continuing series, and her continuing culinary education.

Caroline on Crack

Caroline on Crack founder Caroline Pardilla attends two high-profile events and on October 27, she asks the pivotal question, Who Did It Better: The Bruery’s Black Tuesday vs. Taste of Abbot Kinney?. Not that she had any doubt.

Deep End Dining

On October 28, Deep End Dining founder Eddie Lin raves about Waterloo & City’s Blood Cake, which was great on its own, and even better on top of chef Brendan Collins’ pork chop.

e*starLA

On October 27, e*starLA founder Esther Tseng reports that sugarFISH by Sushi Nozawa Opens Downtown, Makes Eating Quality Sushi Everyday a Reality.

Eater LA

On October 28, Eater LA editor Kat Odell reports Cardenas Scores Nobu Matsuhisa Team for Toranoko, Plus New Peruvian Concept On The Way, the latter courtesy of former Mo-Chica chef Mario Orellana, who’s currently Josef Centeno’s sous chef at Lazy Ox Canteen.

Gourmet Pigs

On October 31, Gourmet Pigs founder Fiona Chandra posts about Demijohn, The Liquid Deli (Edinburgh, UK), where she tried a number of liqueurs, but was most impressed with the Lyme Bay Ginger Wine.

LA Weekly

On October 28, LA Weekly restaurant critic Jonathan Gold files a brilliant review of Jae Bu Do in a post titled Ode to the Slimy Hagfish.

On October 26, Squid Ink contributor Elina Shatkin travels to Claremont and encounters Bacon Muffins & Banana Chocolate Danishes at Some Crust Bakery.

Street Gourmet LA

On October 31, Street Gourmet L. founder Bill Esparza shares a report on La Bonga del Sinú, Bogota, Colombia: A Colombian Steakhouse With Coastal Hospitality, declaring, “It’s the Tetas!” Some people like surf and turf. Not Esparza, who prefers “T and A.”

Table Conversation

On October 26, Table Conversation founder Barbara Hansen advises readers to Head to Vegas for Thai Food. She’s particularly impressed with the bua loi and larb at Lemongrass.