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CJ’S CAFE and SWEET FRIED PLANTAINS

CJ’s Cafe on W Pico in Los Angeles is a long loved restaurant that serves a Mexican dishes, traditional American food and soul food. Their sweet fried plantains are about the best ever. Recipe included.

Luna Luna Forgotten Fantasy Los Angeles

Once in a blue moon, an art exhibit offers such magic as Luna Luna Forgotten Fantasy in Los Angeles. The exhibit showcases a collection of artist-made carnival fun that first operated in Germany in 1987. Lost, rediscovered, restored, the exhibit will enchant the entire family.

¶ Posted 26 February 2024 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ART § CALIFORNIA § GERMANY § LOS ANGELES ‡ Comments Off ° Also tagged: André Heller, Arik Brauer, Daniel Spoerri, Forgotten Fantasy, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Luna Luna, Salvador Dalí

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD AND HOLLYWOOD FARMERS MARKET

The salad was freshness itself. Crispy and sweetly tender butter lettuce leaves wearing a light dressing that glistened like dew. I sampled the salad as a first course at a Sunday night dinner prepared by Scott Manlin (influencer, restaurateur, and my nephew). Scott credited the salad’s perfection to the Hollywood Farmers Market, where he shops […]

¶ Posted 07 February 2024 † Susan Manlin Katzman § CALIFORNIA § FAVORITE RECIPES/FAMOUS PEOPLE § LOS ANGELES § LOW CALORIE § RECIPES § SALADS ‡ Comments Off ° Also tagged: butter lettuce, Farmer's Market, Hollywood Farmers Market, salad

SPARTINA, STEPHEN KALT, BREAD PUDDING

I’m crazy about Stephen Kalt. At least I love his L.A. restaurant, Spartina, especially at happy hour when the prices are discounted. Apparently, I’m not the one and only. Critics rave. Influencers gush. Stephen and his restaurants have been called the best by such prestigious publications as Esquire, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure. He […]

¶ Posted 07 July 2023 † Susan Manlin Katzman § DESSERTS § LOS ANGELES § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS ‡ Comments Off ° Also tagged: bread pudding, Spartina, Stephen Kalt

Ta-eem Grill, Hummus Fava Beans

Ta-eem Grill in Los Angeles draws a crowd for It’s kosher Mediterranean dishes. Owner Sylvie Kraizberger shares the recipe for authentic Hummus Fava Beans (Ful).

¶ Posted 22 July 2022 † Susan Manlin Katzman § APPETIZERS § BEANS § CALIFORNIA § ENTREES § IMMIGRANT CHEFS § ISRAEL § LOS ANGELES § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § SIDE DISHES § VEGETABLES ‡ Comments Off ° Also tagged: falafel, fava beans, hummus, Israeli foods, kosher restaurant, Ta-eem Grill

DOSA AND MAYURA INDIAN RESTAURANT

Dr. Aniyan, or Padmini as her friends call her, greets guests at the door of her south Indian restaurant with a smile as brilliant as the gold trimmed sari that she explains is her “work” uniform. The Ph.D professor of business management and accounting and her restauranteur husband, Aniyan Puthanpurayil, immigrated to the United States […]

¶ Posted 14 September 2021 † Susan Manlin Katzman § APPETIZERS § BREADS § BREAKFAST § CALIFORNIA § GLUTEN FREE § IMMIGRANT CHEFS § INDIA § KERALA § LOS ANGELES § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § SIDE DISHES § Uncategorized § VEGETABLES ‡ Comments Off ° Also tagged: California, Culver City, dal, dosa, Gluten-free, Indian restaurant, Indian-style crepes, Mayura, vegetarian

KOBEE FACTORY’S KOBEE THREE WAYS

Wafa Ghreir, owner of Kobee Factory & Syrian Kitchen in Los Angeles, CA, shares her recipe for kobee (aka Kibbee, kibbeh, jubba) made three ways.

¶ Posted 06 July 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BARBECUE § CALIFORNIA § ENTREES § IMMIGRANT CHEFS § LOS ANGELES § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § SYRIA § Uncategorized ‡ Comments Off ° Also tagged: kibbeh, kobee, Kobee Factory, Syrian food, Syrian Kitchen, Wafa Ghreir

YUCA’S HUT COCHINITA PIBIL

IMMIGRANT CHEF: SOCORRO HERRERA Yuca’s Hut Los Angeles, California Socorro Herrera was born in Mérida, the capital of Mexico’s Yucatán State. Both ancient Mayas and Spanish conquistadors settled in Mérida leaving behind rich cultural characteristics that influenced Socorro as she grew up, married and started a family. Seeking a “better education for her […]

¶ Posted 03 May 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § CALIFORNIA § ENTREES § IMMIGRANT CHEFS § LOS ANGELES § MEXICO § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § YUCATAN ‡ Comments Off ° Also tagged: Cochinita Pibil, Immigrant chef, roasted pork, Socorro Herrera, Yuca's Hut, Yucatan State

A PERFECT MEZZE MEAL

Great ideas and recipes for a snazzy brunch or family dinner mezze meal. Concept copied from Toast Bakery Cafe and Ta-eem Grill in Los Angeles.

¶ Posted 17 April 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § APPETIZERS § BREAKFAST § BRUNCH § CHEESE § ENTERTAINING § LOS ANGELES § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § SALADS ‡ Comments Off ° Also tagged: Blues City, Farmshop, hummus, jalapeño spread, mezze, Olive Salad, pimento cheese, salmon pate, Ta-eem, Toast Bakery Cafe

PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM

Anna Marco is not only a writer with over 800 articles to her credit, but also a magazine editor, film actress, model, professional makeup artist, advertising expert with over 28 years of experience in the entertainment industry, stylist, fashion designer, creator of a cartoon series and an automotive industry spokesperson. Whew! This high octane woman […]