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Where the Chefs Eat: Providence's Michael Cimarusti
August 09, 2012 in Squid Ink
The 5 Things You Need Know About This Week's Review of L&E Oyster Bar
August 09, 2012 in Squid Ink
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Are You in the Lousy Tipper Database?
August 08, 2012 in Squid Ink
olishaw via flickrTipping is an act of faith -- you're often gone, never to return, before the server even knows what you left. If you tip well, you'll most likely...
Newsweek Lists the 101 Best Places to Eat in the World and the L.A. Winner Is ... Farmshop?
August 08, 2012 in Squid Ink
The Varnish: Friday, Aug. 3, 10:53 p.m.
August 07, 2012 in Squid Ink
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Reader Letters: Are We Ever Going to Write About Man Food?
August 07, 2012 in Squid Ink
Markhillary via FlickrWe here at L.A. Weekly like to think that we cater to people with all kinds of genders. You know, people with the male kind and people with...
Oreo Celebrates Mars Landing With Today's Daily Twist
August 06, 2012 in Squid Ink
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Umami Burger Opens Today at the Grove
Restaurant Openings & Closings
August 06, 2012 in Squid Ink
Courtesy Umami BurgerThe dining room at Umami at the GroveUmami at the Grove opened today at 11 a.m., bringing the number of locations in the chain to 12, plus Umamicatessen....
What We're Reading: The Buffet, a Food Blog From High School Kids
August 03, 2012 in Squid Ink
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5 Archaic Alcohol Words That Should Be Revived
August 03, 2012 in Squid Ink
National Library of Ireland via FlickrCheers! Let's get banjanxed!Because we began this week with Tales of the Cocktail, and because we all know how much serious bartenders love archaic things,...
Cornell Seeks Your Help in Naming Two New Wine Varietals
August 02, 2012 in Squid Ink
Chick-fil-A Update: Your Guide to Gay Sandwiches Around America
August 02, 2012 in Squid Ink
Life of Pie: L.A. Celebrates Its Pizza Moment
August 01, 2012 in Squid Ink
Truffle Bitters: The Truffle Oil of Cocktails?
August 01, 2012 in Squid Ink
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In Which We Consider Banned Food Writing Words
August 01, 2012 in Squid Ink
B. RodellOne of the great friendships of my life began at a food writing conference. For the entertainment following a luncheon, the organizers had brought in a gospel choir, and...
5 Lessons Learned at Tales of the Cocktail 2012
July 31, 2012 in Squid Ink
The Undercover Vegetarian: Mezze
July 27, 2012 in Squid Ink
The 5 Things You Need to Know About This Week's Review of Mezze
July 26, 2012 in Squid Ink
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Please God Don't Let Gwyneth Paltrow Play Gabrielle Hamilton in Blood Bones & Butter
July 20, 2012 in Squid Ink
Random House (Hamilton) / Wikipedia (Paltrow)Gabrielle Hamilton (left); Gwyneth Paltrow (right)The news broke Wednesday that Gwyneth Paltrow, that golden wounded swan of an actress, is in talks to play chef...
[Updated] Jose Andres' Imaginary New York Restaurant, or How The Internet Ruined News
July 18, 2012 in Squid Ink
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Fame-Seeking, Bobby Flay-Impressing Home Cooks Wanted
July 17, 2012 in Squid Ink
A new Food Network show is casting, and looking for home cooks. It's a great opportunity if the following things are important to you: 1. Cooking. 2. Thinking you're better than everyone...
Lunch at Industriel: Urban Farm Cuisine
July 17, 2012 in Squid Ink
Urban Radish: New Market in the Downtown Arts District Opens in 2013
July 13, 2012 in Squid Ink
A Last Supper at Spago Before Reinvention
July 12, 2012 in Squid Ink
Drink This Now: Kyoto-Style Iced Coffee at Cafe Demitasse
July 12, 2012 in Squid Ink
