Take-Out Tip of the Day: Creative Sandwiches from Eszett in Silver Lake

There is an entire universe of alternative proteins that mimic beef, chicken, pork and fish. There’s even a hunk of mycelium (the fibers that make up nature’s fungal network) created to look, feel and taste like a chicken breast. What follows are...

Every time I write about hamburgers, readers flood my inbox with letters to let me know I failed to include their beloved In-N-Out. They rush to point out that I forgot to mention Five Guys. Or, more recently, “What’s wrong with you? Haven’t you...

If you’re wondering how you might upgrade your diet in 2022, know that an army of entrepreneurs hope they have your answer: alternative proteins. They’re using plants, cultured cells and fungi to create meat mimics that taste like beef, chicken,...

As COVID-19 hospitalizations appear to slow and the region shows signs of inching toward recovery, more and more Angelenos are deciding they feel comfortable experimenting with outdoor dining, served on-site at local restaurants. Many restaurants...

Takeout during the pandemic was a double-edged sword. While some foods are made to take to-go, others suffered in transit. Cold noodle dishes like naengmyeon were a tough sell. Korean barbecue became an impossibility. Fries got cold. Pasta lost...