Awards Watch: The 2012 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards Semifinalists They’re here! The semifinalists for the 2012 JBF Restaurant and Chefs Awards are below. You can download a PDF of the list here. Be sure to swing by … Continue reading
By Patric Kuh This year L.A.’s freshest culinary stars dug down to their roots, introducing diners to Singaporean laksa, Peruvian ceviche, Israeli shakshouka, and meatballs like Nonna used to make. Add to that a swank seafood shack and the dramatic debut … Continue reading
By S. Irene Virbila Los Angeles Times Restaurant Critic Come summer, mezze, those small dishes drawn from a vast Middle Eastern tradition, are just about the perfect food. The flavors are vivid. Many of them are served at room temperature. … Continue reading
