Adventures in Chasing Kogi

I recently realized it's been at least a decade since I ventured to Laguna Beach—a city now forever ingrained in America's collective consciousness as “The Real Orange County.” (Thanks, MTV!). My previous forays were limited by money, as in the...

I admit it. My eyes involuntarily rolled upon seeing the Brussels & Bacon guacamole on the menu at Puesto. Here, I thought, was what’s wrong with the state of restaurant dishes these days. Take a food trend that’s already played-out (Brussels...

Photo by Mercedes Del Real All you need to know about Descanso can be described in these three words: Benihana with tacos. Not only does that succinctly encapsulate the entire concept, but it’s probably also the elevator pitch the owner must’ve...

Mexican eateries can be divided into two camps. The first includes your El Toritos and Acapulcos—the upscale to mid-range places, usually chains, where the margaritas are more of an attraction than the food. Then there are the burrito joints and...

Guacamole With SOLImagine your (non-permanent) surprise when you dig into the fresh, refined and delicious offerings from Deborah SchneiderNs cocina I had my doubts when I heard that a cookbook author named Deborah Schneider was opening a Mexican...