Elina Shatkin
I'm lucky. I have the most delicious job in the LAist/KPCC newsroom. For me, food journalism has always been about so much more than restaurant openings, trendy chefs and droolworthy food pix. My goal is to use food as a lens to tell deeper stories — about culture, history, neighborhoods, art, justice, sustainability, immigration and anything else encompassed by that electric word "life."
As Southern Californians, we're all lucky. We can find so many of the world's cuisines here, often in taco form. So let's break bread. Or injera. Or bolillos. Or naan. Or focaccia. Or gluten-free bagels. Okay, not that last one, because I have yet to find a decent gluten-free bagel, but I stand by the rest of it.
Got a tip or a story you want to pitch me? Email me!
You can also find me on Twitter @elinashatkin and Instagram @elinashatkin.
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The company likely never recovered from a scandal about the sustainability and sourcing of its meat.
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AB 61 will allow localities to be more flexible with a variety of regulations, including how restaurants use their outdoor spaces.
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Gov. Newsom signed AB 773, which allows officials to prevent or limit vehicle traffic on some roads.
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Gov. Newsom signed SB 389, which allows drinking and dining establishments to sell beer, wine, liquor and mixed drinks to go.
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Keep proof of your COVID-19 vaccination handy and be prepared to show it at restaurants and bars — as well as stores, movie theaters and museums.
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How has wildlife been impacted? What caused the spill?
