My clothes are laid out, and my bag is organized. Now I just need to figure out my approach to breakfast. I’ve already got a piece of sour cream coffee...
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Rib Ranch Bar-B-Que
Looking for good beef ribs? Rib Ranch Bar-B-Que on Topanga Canyon Boulevard hits the spot. The ribs were meaty and well-cooked; although the sauce is a little too sweet on...
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Keep Driving
Today I stopped at The Baker on Ventura Boulevard, and frankly, it was a mistake. I ordered a blueberry scone that had a totally un-scone-like texture and a cappuccino. Neither...
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Stan’s Doughnuts
It’s often featured on “best of lists” that focus on donuts, and if you stop in for a sample, you’ll see why. Stan’s Doughnuts is a decades-long tradition in L.A’s...
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We Know This Dog
The previous owner never claimed her, in spite of numerous signs and online postings, and a week in the shelter (for her, not for us or the owner). So we...
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Do You Know This Dog?
The dog is very good-natured and affectionate, and seems to have been well-trained and well-loved. Found in the San Fernando Valley at White Oak & Vanowen, on the border of...
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Fogo de Chão
Are you a vegetarian? Well, Fogo de Chao is not the restaurant for you. But if you, like the Sandwiches, are an unrepentant carnivore, then this may be just what...
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Web Series: The Steps
One of my friends is working on a fantastic web series–dark, gritty, and intriguing. That’s right, folks, you can do more with the web than put your cat on a...
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Adieu, Gourmet
Alas, the nearly 70-year-old Gourmet magazine is folding. Conde Nast announced the decision on Monday, and although the recipes will still be available at Epicurious.com, there will be no more...
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Aroma Coffee and Tea
After a quick trip to the farmers’ market (grapefruits, oranges, apples, and amazing pumpernickel bread), I met a friend for a day of coffee and shopping. Actually, there was no...