Thursday, October 29, 2026Est. 2026

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Food & Dining

Hyderabadi Lamb Biryani Stands Out at Koreatown Restaurant

Enam Karim’s 25-seat Koreatown restaurant specializes in Hyderabadi lamb biryani cooked using a traditional Mughal-era kacchi-style method that produces tender, richly flavored meat. This authentic…

Oct 25, 2026

Northern Iranian Regional Dishes Shine at New Brentwood Persian Restaurant

Siblings Farinaz and Farbod Pirshirazi have opened a new Persian restaurant in Brentwood specializing in northern Iranian coastal cuisine with unique dishes like smoked tahdig…

Oct 25, 2026

Taínos L.A. Brings Puerto Rican Nostalgia and Cuisine to Woodland Hills

Taínos L.A., a new restaurant in Woodland Hills co-owned by Odessa Rodriguez and chef Edwin Torres, serves authentic Puerto Rican dishes drawing from Torres' culinary…

Oct 25, 2026

Georgian Cuisine Spotlighted at Saqartvelo Restaurant in Van Nuys

A new restaurant called Saqartvelo has opened in Van Nuys, specializing in traditional Georgian dishes crafted by its founders from Tbilisi. By featuring signature items…

Oct 25, 2026

Daniel Patterson’s Jacaranda Restaurant Reflects Southern Californian Culinary Vibe

Chefs Daniel Patterson and Sarah Lewitinn have opened Jacaranda, a 30-seat tasting-menu restaurant in Southern California that combines diverse flavors with a strong local character.…

Oct 25, 2026

Italian American Menu at Cosetta Reflects Playfulness and Ingenuity

Chef Zach Pollack has introduced a creatively reimagined Italian American menu at Cosetta in Santa Monica, featuring innovative dishes like smoked mozzarella sticks and baked…

Oct 25, 2026

Quench Your Thirst with L.A.’s Best Shaved Ice Spots

Los Angeles’ shaved ice scene showcases a wide range of international styles, from Korean bingsu and Japanese kakigori to Hawaiian shave ice and Mexican raspados,…

Sep 20, 2026

How to Make an Authentic California Burrito

The California burrito, a San Diego-originated dish featuring carne asada, cheese, sour cream, and French fries, is difficult to authentically replicate outside its home region…

Sep 20, 2026

Loaded Latino-Style Hot Dogs Blast Through the Taste Barrier

New York City’s food scene is embracing Latin American-inspired hot dogs, featuring inventive toppings and regional flavors from Colombian, Mexican, and Venezuelan street foods. These…

Aug 5, 2026

Dallas-Fort Worth Restaurants Offer Special Father’s Day Menus and Promotions

Several Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants are offering special menus, events, and promotions for Father’s Day on June 21, including steak pairings, brunches, whiskey flights, and raffles.…

Jun 12, 2026