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Yes, You CAN Go to the Dunkin' Donuts at Camp Pendleton

As we learned a couple of months ago, the first California Dunkin' Donuts (in a long, long time, let's not start that convo again, there are NONE in Los Angeles, got it?) is on the base at Camp Pendleton, and it opened May 3. But if you're a civilian, does that mean you can't go?
Check Out this Epic 100lb Cake for Epic Flick "Battleship"

When you make a movie about a massive battleship, it's only fitting that you celebrate the premiere with a massive cake, right?
Will Breastfeeding Be As Trendy As Green Tea?

Lactivists are loving Time magazine's cover, showing L.A. mommy blogger Jamie Lynne Grumet nursing her nearly-four-year-old son. And they have some interesting thoughts about everyone being comfortable with older children suckling from their moms.
Obama Gets A Special Named After Him at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles

It's official: the Country Boy at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles is no longer a menu item. From now on the dish that comes with 3 wings will be known as Obama's Special.
Seasonal Eats: The Pungent Flavor of Epazote

Epazote is a particularly pungent herb, having an aroma of gasoline or turpentine with slight citrus notes, and the same sensation in the mouth as some of the other volatile oil-containing herbs like mint, eucalyptus, or tea tree oil.
Time Cover's Breastfeeding Mom Is L.A. Mommy Blogger

Jamie Lynne Grumet points out that chimpanzees, our closest primate relatives, typically breastfeed for six times longer than they gestate for. Which means humans would breastfeed for nearly five years.
King Taco Unleashes Wrath Upon Similarly-Named East Coast Taquería

King Taco is displeased with the way some of his competitors are behaving. Owners of the prominent L.A. chain found out that a taquería in Chelsea, a small city near Boston, is operating under the too-similar-for-comfort name King Tacos, and has sued the East Coast eatery for trademark infringement.
Whole Foods Will Either Ruin Malibu Or Be An Awesome Place To Buy Overpriced Organic Food

Rendering of the Whole Foods planned for Malibu The desire to offer high-end organic food to the community of Malibu will clash with some residents that just don't want to see the grocery behemoth in their "rural way of life." A public scoping meeting about the project will be held at Malibu's City Hall on May 22, to discuss what should be considered in the environmental impact report, and the natives seem restless. Debate...
The King Is Back: Local Salmon Shortage May Be Over

Good news for seafood lovers -- after years of waiting, the local salmon recession may have ended.
How to Get a FREE Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Cone May 8

This is the kind of tasty tidbit that really takes a licking: Tuesday, May 8 is Free Cone Day at Haagen-Dazs shops!
Foie Gras Battle: NorCal and SoCal Chefs Unite Forces For One Night in L.A. to Protest Impending Ban

Chefs have called a temporary truce between NorCal and SoCal, so they can unite forces and fight for their right to foie gras. The ban on foie gras begins on July 1, but chefs in California are still hoping to work out a deal with lawmakers so that they can continue serving it legally.
New Farmers' Market Will Rock the Sunset Strip this Month

A lineup of 40 rockin' vendors, including 25 farmers, will be part of the new Sunset Strip Farmers' Market, which makes its debut May 31.
Downey Residents Complain About the New 'Bastards' in Town

A new sports bar is creating a stir in the family-friendly of city of Downey. No, the residents don't have any problem with another bar in town—it's the bar's name that's rubbing them the wrong way.
Seasonal Eats: The Lemony Leaf Called Sorrel

Something you might find at your Farmer's Market herb seller's tables this spring is sorrel, a perennial pot herb sharing the texture of spinach, the size of young chard, and having a tart, sour lemon flavor.
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More Beautiful Vintage Menus From Classic L.A. Restaurants

The Los Angeles Public Library has a board on Pinterest dedicated to awesome vintage menus from L.A. haunts of yesteryear. We're such big fans of the account that we decided to create a follow-up our first post about it.

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Recent Entries in Food

Yes, You CAN Go to the Dunkin' Donuts at Camp Pendleton

As we learned a couple of months ago, the first California Dunkin' Donuts (in a long, long time, let's not start that convo again, there are NONE in Los Angeles, got it?) is on the base at Camp Pendleton, and it opened May 3. But if you're a civilian, does that mean you can't go?

Check Out this Epic 100lb Cake for Epic Flick "Battleship"

When you make a movie about a massive battleship, it's only fitting that you celebrate the premiere with a massive cake, right?

Will Breastfeeding Be As Trendy As Green Tea?

Lactivists are loving Time magazine's cover, showing L.A. mommy blogger Jamie Lynne Grumet nursing her nearly-four-year-old son. And they have some interesting thoughts about everyone being comfortable with older children suckling from their moms.

Obama Gets A Special Named After Him at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles

It's official: the Country Boy at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles is no longer a menu item. From now on the dish that comes with 3 wings will be known as Obama's Special.

Seasonal Eats: The Pungent Flavor of Epazote

Epazote is a particularly pungent herb, having an aroma of gasoline or turpentine with slight citrus notes, and the same sensation in the mouth as some of the other volatile oil-containing herbs like mint, eucalyptus, or tea tree oil.

Time Cover's Breastfeeding Mom Is L.A. Mommy Blogger

Jamie Lynne Grumet points out that chimpanzees, our closest primate relatives, typically breastfeed for six times longer than they gestate for. Which means humans would breastfeed for nearly five years.

King Taco Unleashes Wrath Upon Similarly-Named East Coast Taquería

Whole Foods Will Either Ruin Malibu Or Be An Awesome Place To Buy Overpriced Organic Food

The King Is Back: Local Salmon Shortage May Be Over

Good news for seafood lovers -- after years of waiting, the local salmon recession may have ended.

How to Get a FREE Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Cone May 8

This is the kind of tasty tidbit that really takes a licking: Tuesday, May 8 is Free Cone Day at Haagen-Dazs shops!

Foie Gras Battle: NorCal and SoCal Chefs Unite Forces For One Night in L.A. to Protest Impending Ban

Chefs have called a temporary truce between NorCal and SoCal, so they can unite forces and fight for their right to foie gras. The ban on foie gras begins on July 1, but chefs in California are still hoping to work out a deal with lawmakers so that they can continue serving it legally.

New Farmers' Market Will Rock the Sunset Strip this Month

A lineup of 40 rockin' vendors, including 25 farmers, will be part of the new Sunset Strip Farmers' Market, which makes its debut May 31.

Downey Residents Complain About the New 'Bastards' in Town

A new sports bar is creating a stir in the family-friendly of city of Downey. No, the residents don't have any problem with another bar in town—it's the bar's name that's rubbing them the wrong way.

Seasonal Eats: The Lemony Leaf Called Sorrel

Something you might find at your Farmer's Market herb seller's tables this spring is sorrel, a perennial pot herb sharing the texture of spinach, the size of young chard, and having a tart, sour lemon flavor.

Gallery

More Beautiful Vintage Menus From Classic L.A. Restaurants

The Los Angeles Public Library has a board on Pinterest dedicated to awesome vintage menus from L.A. haunts of yesteryear. We're such big fans of the account that we decided to create a follow-up our first post about it.