BY KAREN YOUNG I've loved macarons since I first tasted the delicate almond meringue confection in Paris over two decades ago. Pronounced mack-ah-rohn, it is not to be confused with the coconut mound cookie (maca-roon). The … [Read more...]
Food News: Les Macarons Duverger for a Perfect Taste of Paris
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June 30, 2013 by 1 Comment
Easter Sunday Brunch in the San Fernando Valley 2013
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March 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG While most all 818 restaurants are open on Easter Sunday, there's a limited number offering special menus. Here's a handful to get you started. EAST VALLEY The Bistro Garden The three course champagne brunch at … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Restaurants Openings and Closings, Food/Drink Deals, Hot Wings, Burgers and More
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January 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Osteria Coppola in Sherman Oaks seems to have suddenly shut down as paper is now covering its window. Perhaps that's just an ill-fated location having previously housed Panini Cafe and Pomodoro. … [Read more...]
Back to the Kitchen: Recipes for a Touchdown Super Bowl Party
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January 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY GWEN KENNEALLY Next Sunday all sports enthusiasts will be watching the Super Bowl and foodies will be making thousands of wings, tons of nachos, sliders by the dozen and pounds of pizza. You can impress your friends by making some traditional … [Read more...]
Back to the Kitchen: Brussels Sprouts — The Now Trend and Everyone’s New Best Friend
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January 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BY GWEN KENNEALLY This past holiday season the surprising star of my events was brussels sprouts! Between Chanukah, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years parties ,I’ll bet I served thousands! Roasted, grilled, sautéed, shaved in a salad, … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Sprinkles Mail Order Ice Cream, Sushi Gift, Starbucks Evening, Pizza Rev Gift Deal, Brats Brothers Expands and Closings/Openings
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December 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG How's this for a sweet gift treat? There's many delicious food items you can deliver for the holidays — cookies, cupcakes, wine, cheese, candy, fruit, even Chicago Pizza and steak— but did you ever think that ice … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Take Home Thanksgiving Meals and Giving Back Events with Top Chefs and More
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November 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Get your Thanksgiving 'home for the holidays' orders in by November 18 at MDF fave Sweet Butter Kitchen in Sherman Oaks. Check out Diestel Free-Range Roasted Turkey Breast, Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Streusel, … [Read more...]
Tasty Tidbits: Restaurant News in the San Fernando Valley
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October 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG Harvest Moon Kitchen and Marketplace soft opened last week on Magnolia just east of Whitsett in Valley Village, but will be having its grand opening this Saturday, November 4 with lots of free samples. This is the … [Read more...]
Back to the Kitchen: A Taste of San Francisco
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September 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY GWEN KENNEALLY Growing up in the San Francisco Bay area it was a real treat to go into the city for meals. From North Beach to Fisherman’s Wharf to Ghirardelli Square I could happily eat my way across town! When I am not able to get there … [Read more...]
Worth the Drive For Food and Drink: LA Street Food Festival and The Second Annual Summer Soda Tasting
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July 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BY KAREN YOUNG The 3rd Annual LA Street Food Fest Summer Tasting is back on Saturday, July 21 at the Rose Bowl. Enjoy sample signature bites from more than 100 street food vendors from hot gourmet food trucks, old school carts … [Read more...]
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