Real bourekas, pepperoni pizza and pancakes that are worth the hype

This week's recommendations include bourekas in Sherman Oaks, pepperoni pizza with black garlic in Carson and lemon poppy seed pancakes in Echo Park.
Jenn Harris • Los Angeles Times • March 27, 2023
Sometimes, my social media feed is flooded with certain dishes. Friends, influencers and fellow writers will all rave about a burrito, a sandwich or dessert. A few years ago, multiple people messaged me about a must-try tuna sandwich from a pop-up...
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