EAT. SHOP. PLAY. Discovering the Best in the San Fernando Valley
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BY KAREN YOUNG As I entered Sweet Butter Kitchen, Cafe' and Market, I passed an outdoor pillowed sitting area through open wrought iron gates and an herb garden, to a patio courtyard with tables leading into a small café and marketplace. And for an … [Read more...]
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BY KAREN YOUNG We all have visions of that perfect Thanksgiving in a house full of family and friends, but every once and again it's nice to let someone else do the cooking and cleaning. Although many restaurants are closed, here are a select … [Read more...]
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BY KAREN YOUNG For all you dessert lovers who like to bake, or those who just like to salivate, Bon Appetit has just released the bible of all dessert cookbooks — Bon Appetit Desserts: The Cookbook for All Things Sweet and Wonderful. Written by … [Read more...]
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BY KAREN YOUNG We're getting into step in the 818 as the tavern/pub movement slowly grows. The latest is The Local Peasant, which replaced Cozy's in Sherman Oaks. Currently in its soft opening, the paint is barely dry and the signage isn't yet up … [Read more...]
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BY KAREN YOUNG The fervor surrounding Chef Ludovic "Ludo" Lefebvre and his growing LudoBites empire is simply mind-boggling. What Los Angeles chef breaks the news of opening a "pop up" restaurant in Sherman Oaks in a New York Times feature story … [Read more...]
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BY KAREN YOUNG When I heard about a brand new pizza kitchen with locally grown, seasonal ingredients using descriptions like free range organic, nitrate free, soy cheese available and no GMO’s, I had to try it. I grabbed a friend for lunch, set … [Read more...]
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BY KAREN YOUNG Food culture in the San Fernando Valley is starting to grow at a steady pace with numerous restaurateurs from over the hill staking claim in brick and mortar ventures, while popular chains seem to be moving into the West … [Read more...]
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BY KAREN YOUNG I have to preface this article with a disclaimer: I am not a ramen expert, nor do I know much about ramen noodles or the many types of Japanese noodles in general. Ramen experts pride themselves on being a unique group — like a … [Read more...]
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BY KAREN YOUNG Olive oil and vinegar tasting rooms have always been places I’ve visited on vacations — from Ojai to Los Olivos, Napa and Sonoma — and of course, Italy. Now, thanks to the entrepreneurial vision of two young couples, a fine … [Read more...]
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BY KAREN YOUNG I’ve previously written that some of my best restaurant finds are in strip malls in out of the way places. This time I’ve found one in a good size strip mall in a well traveled place — the one anchored by Trader Joe's in Studio … [Read more...]
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