Don’t bother comparing Los Angeles pizza to New York City. It’s a total waste of time. I grew up in New Jersey, so I initially gravitated toward New York City style pizza, since that’s...
I remember the iconic Charles Chips delivery truck cruising my street and bringing big steel bins loaded with potato chips to lucky neighbors when I grew up in New Jersey. Deep-fried potato chips are...
When I grew up in the New Jersey suburbs, bagels were a regular part of my family’s weekend food rotation. My Dad picked up bagels from the local shopping center bagel shop. At that...
Los Angeles is one of the most influential cities in the American coffee movement. No offense to neighborhoods like Silver Lake or Venice, but Koreatown is clearly our epicenter. Koreatown cafes are driving coffee...
I grew up eating a short stack (two pancakes) with butter, maple syrup, and thick-sliced, griddled ham at the Summit Diner in New Jersey. I get the appeal of this iconic American breakfast plate,...
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Business Card Flashback: Literati 2 (Los Angeles)
Literati 2 was a short-lived but respected Brentwood restaurant with a seasonal focus. The restaurant operated from 2005-2009 and built on the success of neighboring Literati Cafe, an enduring UCLA student hangout that debuted...