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Alain Giraud is a charismatic guy. He is the picture of a merry chef, walking through his restaurant in his whites, with a warm smile, raking his fingers through a pristine silver hairdo that only a Frenchman can pull off. And even when he whispered (politely) to me, “Madame, please... continue reading on LAist

...Or at least most of it is! Finally, a first look at the inside of the second Father's Office. My husband, one of the most ardent FO groupies I've ever met, drives past the new location at the Helms Bakery in Culver City everyday, in the hungry hope of catching... continue reading on LAist

This banana bread recipe is so good. So good that you'll find you've finished half a loaf without noticing. No. Really. So good that it's totally worth waiting for those bananas to turn black and attract a swarm of fruit flies. (Well, maybe don't wait THAT long). So good that... continue reading on LAist

I have never been an improv fan. Another empty back room? Another watered-down drink? ANOTHER bunch of folks asking me to “name a city” so that they can squeeze some cheesy hilarity out of it? No thanks. Me and my Friday night are gonna hang out on the solo tip.... continue reading on LAist

A few weeks ago, while perusing the offerings behind the glass at the Surfas café, I noticed a bowl of green grains labeled “Freekah salad”. “What’s that taste like?” I asked. “It’s easier if you just try it,” said the friendly lad behind the counter, handing me a spoonful.... continue reading on LAist