Copyright 2009 http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:18:09 -0800 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:18:09 -0800 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/So-Many-Sodas-70665962.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:43:42 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/RocketFizzBurbank.jpg
Rocket Fizz debuted in Burbank over the summer. It's now a favorite spot for finding those hard-to-find sweets and sodas.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/To-Do-List-Thanksgiving-Shopping--70568977.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:47:31 -0800 ON YOUR LIST: Bread. WHERE TO BUY IT: Huckleberry in Santa Monica. WHY: Since opening about a year ago, Huckleberry has been host to long lines of eager eaters, in large part due to their bakery items. INFO: 310.451.2311 - Huckleberry is closed on Mondays. ]]> http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*80/huckleberry1.jpg
Best bread ever? Produce to die for? A meal is as good as its ingredients, and here are some must-have items for your Thanksgiving platter.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/Eat-This-Crawfish-Etouffee.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:27:26 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/HaroldandBellesCrawfishEtouffee.jpg
A landmark restaurant celebrates its 40th with a mayoral visit and festive parking lot party.

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Umami Burger and Little Spoon desserts will join the proud ranks of the Twittering food trucks.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/Cake-on-a-Stick-Yes-Please-70420377.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:40:19 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/Lollibakes.jpg
Lollibakes have just made our short list of must-have treats.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/events/HotSpotRaw_Morels_at_the_Grove_Los_Angeles.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:12:18 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/HotSpotRawMorels_640x480.jpg
General Manager Dan Pearlstein stops by to talk about up-coming Thanksgiving dinner, specials for "Grove Snow Days," and the cheese selection.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/Eat-This-Bouchon-70295497.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:27:37 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/BouchonBeverlyHills_93106359.jpg
Thomas Keller's third Bouchon opens up in Beverly Hills. The word on dishes and opening date...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/Drink-This-Kabocha-Shots-at-Nobu-70214132.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:33:12 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/NobuInteriorLA.jpg
Kabocha, rum, and a special holiday dessert-drink deal. Feeling twinkly inside...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/Beaujolais-Away-LA-70202982.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:29:49 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/BeaujolaisNouveauCostume_72582337.jpg
The third Thursday in November is nearly here. And so are the parties spotlighting a famous seasonal sip...

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And we're rounding 'em up for your convenience.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/MIchelin-Guide-Inspector-Secrets-Revealed-Rigous-Training-to-Eating-Alone-and-Lets-Just-Say-Its-Not-About-the-Money-70188737.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:31:38 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*96/200909michelin.jpg
Today the New Yorker drops its annual Food Issue, and included therein is Lunch with M., a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse at the life of a Michelin Guide restaurant "inspector" ("reviewer" or "critic" in the parlance of...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/events/November-Culture-Calendar-30-Days-of-Fall-Fun-67358407.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:40:34 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/ray-lamontagne.jpg
12 days down. 18 to go. From the Berlin Philharmonic to KISS, there's a lot left to do this month.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/McDonalds-McRib-Southern-California-Back-69993892.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:34:36 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*80/McRib_.jpg
Everybody remain calm. The McRib may be returning to Southern California.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/events/HotSpotRaw__Hertiage_Wine_Company_Los_Angeles.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:56:21 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/HotSpot_640x480.jpg
Owner Bob Bender stops by NewsRaw to talk about the Old Town Pasadena business.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/Eagle-Rock-Brewery-Beer-Final-License-69906897.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:44:53 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/gift-guy-beer.jpg
All that red tape has finally been cut. It's time for local brewski makers to start making glorious, glorious beer.

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Rhubarb, nut, peach, rhubarb-nut-peach. What crusty slice will make off with the crown? And how many will you taste?

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/Drink-This-Hot-Mrs-Santa--70404142.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:48:21 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/Hot+Mrs+Santa.jpg
Your job: get to the bar. Our job: Help you find that perfect drink. This week, NBCLA finds holiday spirits at Echo Park's Allston Yacht Club.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/Gold-Line-Map-of-Restaurants-69808957.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:55:19 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*67/lagenerics+metro+train+at+night.jpg
The Times does us all a tasty favor with its latest Google Map. Happy eating.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/Eat-This-Holiday-Cooking-Classes-69684192.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:52:25 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/KevinMeehanHolidayCookingClasses.jpg
Several chefs around town are teaching us the how-tos on the family-gather-round classics of the season...

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Tea sipping, tea blending, tea history, tea sandwiches, tea cocktails. You love tea. We do, too. Details on a teaful day ahead...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/Tarts-Nice-November-Deal-69575782.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:27:57 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/FarmersDaughterMotel.jpg
The Fairfax food spot is giving back. And you can be a part.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/You-Sandwich-Inventing-Superstar-You.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:31:49 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/eatfast.jpg
If you think you've got the meat when it comes to putting stuff between two slices of bread, read on.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/orso-restaurant-closing-69154602.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:59:23 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/table77406136.jpg
Orso is closing its doors.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/Kicky-Eats-and-High-Kicks.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:49:09 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/SambaRestaurantUniversalCityWalk.jpg
A new Brazilian restaurant comes to Universal CityWalk. At the big opening: Capoeira dancers and a high-kick champ...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/events/FoodieRaw__FoodGPS_Los_Angeles.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:12:21 -0800
Joshua Lurie from FOODGPS.com stops by to talk about "mixology."

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/Eat-This-Build-Your-Own-BBQ-68914892.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:16:15 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/ZekesBarbecuePlate.jpg
Do up a saucy plate however you please for under ten bucks at Zeke's. Details...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/007-Would-Approve-Drink-This-68720167.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:13:51 -0800 HOT MRS. SANTA AT ALLSTON YACH CLUB: This elegant and sexy blend of house-flavored peppermint vodka, Chambord (mmm, raspberry) and lemon is part of a special holiday drink menu. More Info.]]> http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/Hot+Mrs+Santa2.jpg
The best of Drink This, NBCLA's weekly exploration of Los Angeles' cocktail culture.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local-beat/Men-Declare-Gender-Victory-Against-Steakhouses-68710092.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:43:08 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/steak+generic1.jpg
It's going to cost Lawry's restaurant chain a $1 million, but a three-year sex discrimination lawsuit is finally over.

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The elegant bourbon. The massive mint spring. And all that fancy ice...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local-beat/This-is-Not-a-Trick--Get-Paid-for-Your-Treats-68625907.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:11:00 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*80/53175155.jpg
Cut down on cavities, get paid, and to a good deed -- all at once.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/George-Lopez-Toasts-Great-Chefs-of-Los-Angeles.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:08:20 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/GeorgeLopez_90896018.jpg
Luminaries in toques are headed for Studio City to cook for a cause. Food fan? Get there.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/Daylight-Saving-Sip-for-Free-68579282.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:05:22 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*96/espresso_coffee.jpg
Origins and illy are teaming up to greet the time change with a bit of pow-pow.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/Trick-or-Treat-Smell-my-Feet-Give-me-Rice-and-Beans-and-Meat-67955357.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:10:04 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/15629008.jpg
Earn a free burrito by dressing up as one this Halloween.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/Ghastly-Halloween-Drinks-64803162.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:32:03 -0800 Black Widow: 2 parts Cream de Cassis; 3 parts vodka; 1 part triple sec; 1 part lemon juice; 1 part pomegranate; garnish with licorice.]]> http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*80/spider1.jpg
We found the most frightening concoctions to serve up at your Halloween bash.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/Eat-This-Meatballs-Dumplings-Noodles-67272422.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:11:32 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/StreetRestaurantLosAngeles.jpg
Susan Feniger's Street has made the list of "Fit for Foodies" spots over at OpenTable. We're eyeing all the dumplings...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/FoodieRaw__FOODGPS_com_Los_Angeles.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:10:23 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/FOODGPS_640x480.jpg
Joshua Lurie stops by to talk abour Los Angeles restaurants and his food blog, FOODGPS.com.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/ENERGY_DRINK_WARNINGS_Los_Angeles.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:09:49 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/1660372_ENERGYDRINKS_640x480.jpg
Thousand Oaks issues a warning about the dangers of mixing energy drinks with alcohol.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/Tweet-the-Correct-Guess-Taste-Your-Free-Wine.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:15:09 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/DragoCentroWineTweets.jpg
Drago Centro is posting hints about particular wines on Twitter. The correct guesser snags the bottle. Cheers!

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/Eat-This-Famed-Eatery-Turns-100.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:34:15 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/AnaheimWhiteHouse100thAnniversary.jpg
A $100 gift certificate for dining at a famous restaurant? Oh yes. There are details...

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There is a new trend growing in the Inland Empire. People are buying chickens and eating farm-fresh eggs, without the farm.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/Drink-This-The-Witches-Cauldron.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:10:13 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/BeachcomberFriskyWitchMalibu.jpg
Drinking out of a cauldron puts us in the most cackly of moods.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-Torani-Pumpkin-Pie-Syrup.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:11:38 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*91/cocktailgeneric.jpg
The holiday drinks that crowd coffeehouse menus this time of year cheer and embolden. Yes, embolden. Do we dare try and make a caramel apple martini or pumpkin whipped cream pasta at home? We do dare, in fact.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/food-drink/Id-Tap-That-LA-Beer-Week-65938352.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:46:23 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*81/beerweek2.jpg
LA Beer Week wraps up with its signature event at Descanso Gardens.

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