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fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

It's the 'season of the Black chef' in Los Angeles

When it opened last fall, Somerville immediately became one of the city's toughest reservations. The first fine-dining concept from partners Ajay Relan, Yonnie Hagos and Issa Rae of Good Vibes Only (GVO) hospitality group, the glitzy supper club is a sepia-toned tribute to South-Central, named in honor of the Central Avenue hotel where musicians like Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday once stayed while touring jazz and blues clubs along the busy thoroughfare. This month, it was ranked on The Times' 101 Best Restaurants guide.
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Food & drink
fromEater LA
3 weeks ago

Introducing the 2025 Eater Los Angeles Award Winners

Los Angeles restaurants became community anchors, offering comfort, support, and connection while showcasing diverse, award-winning dining across neighborhoods and cuisines.
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fromSFGATE
2 months ago

This legacy SF restaurant hides celebrity secrets on the bottom of its chairs

Ranjan Dey has run San Francisco's New Delhi Restaurant for nearly 37 years, navigating industry highs and lows while bringing warmth, humor, and culinary leadership.
Food & drink
fromEater LA
3 months ago

Los Angeles Rallied Around Dulan's on Crenshaw, but the Restaurant Isn't Out of the Woods Yet

Community support revived Dulan's on Crenshaw, boosting business over 40 percent and helping preserve a 33-year-old South LA soul food institution.
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago

San Jose's Poor House Bistro celebrating 20th birthday with July 4 second line parade

Owner Jay Meduri reflects on the journey, stating, "It seems like it went by quick, but we hit a lot of bumps in the road. To me, the proudest thing, is that we stayed open. They never knocked us down."
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