Elina Shatkin
Food Editor & Freelance Editor (she/her)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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News
So Cal Edison cut power to tens of thousands of customers as a fire prevention measure. -
Food
The best and worst Halloween candy and everything you need to know about it.
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Food
The company likely never recovered from a scandal about the sustainability and sourcing of its meat.
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Food
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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Transportation and Mobility
Gov. Newsom signed AB 773, which allows officials to prevent or limit vehicle traffic on some roads.
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Food
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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Food
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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Climate and Environment
How has wildlife been impacted? What caused the spill?
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Food
Hayato and Mélisse earned two stars while seven other restaurants — including Phenakite, Pasjoli and Pasta|Bar — earned one star.
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Food
Barbecue, Brazilian fare, Peruvian cuisine, fancy sandwiches, tacos, ramen, dumplings — they're all represented.
