With construction underway for a new Mo-Chica location downtown, we asked Chef Ricardo Zarate to share with us some of his earliest memories of family meals in Lima, Peru. From a young age he was destined not only to love food but to grow up to be a daring and talented chef, who brings his taste memories of his homeland to California and beyond. more ›

Four Los Angeles chefs are among those in the running to be named "Food & Wine's The People's Best New Chef 2011." Determined by the public's vote from regional lists of nominees, the honors have been bestowed on rising kitchen talent by the popular magazine since 1998. more ›

Among Angelenos, LA is famous for culinary hotspots in non-descript areas. Travel south of Downtown, and near USC (but not too close,) and you'll find one of them: La Mercado Paloma. This colorful food court features a variety of Latin American tastes and one obligatory Thai joint. You can eat well here for under $10 bucks a person. It’s definitely LAist’s latest Recession Obsession. more ›