Now that Hilo Hattie in Orange is gone I’m wondering if there’s another source for Hawaiian food products, particularly Hawaiian style Chinese preserved fruits. I know Marukai has a Hawaiian section and wanted to know... (1 reply, last updated by monku June 17, 2009)

I’m looking for Australian products to purchase in the Los Angeles area. Things like Vegemite, Sayo buscuits and Salvital....Can someone please assist. Thanks! (8 replies, last updated by jeffrey January 16, 2008)

Several options... Healthy Diet Store on Van Nuys just south of the 101. Healthy Discounts at Van Nuys and Ventura in the same center as the El Torito. Lo Carb-U Foods on Melrose just east of Rossmore/Vine. Some taste great, some... (5 replies, last updated by Diana April 1, 2007)

Hi, I am having a pizza making party this Saturday and I am debating making my own pizza sauce or buying a pizza sauce. Does anyone have any sauce products they would recommend? Or do some pizza restaurants sell their sauce?... (9 replies, last updated by cdmedici November 16, 2007)

Where in the area can I find a good selection of D’Artagnan products, including fois gras, duck, and fois gras ‘kisses’? (8 replies, last updated by Rich Gould-Saltman December 9, 2003)

has anyone been to this place on 7th avenue in downtown? i saw it featured on food tv, anthony bourdain show and it sells all kinds of seafood and one of their customer was the owner of campanille and la brea bakery. i want to now... (3 replies, last updated by russkar March 6, 2002)

Visiting from SF, and think I recall someone telling me of an Italian products shop with great salumi and cheeses and pastas, perhaps in Marina del Rey. Not just a good gourmet shop, but like a warehouse. Would love to visit this... (8 replies, last updated by LAJay May 28, 2006)

Hopefully, for those of you interested in eating locally, this info will be helpful. I was suprised to walk into the Whole Foods in Glendale yesterday and see signs plastered everywhere touting local foods. I picked up a list of... (5 replies, last updated by JudiAU August 8, 2006)

Going to be in Hungington Beach soon and was wondering if anyone knew where the best place is for mexican products in Orange County. I’m looking for food products, as well as cooking items. The former shouldn’t be too... (7 replies, last updated by Al August 14, 2003)

I’ve been hearing things lately about a place in Santa Monica that sells Italian products — but perhaps to restaurants only? A warehouse? Like this is where Nancy Silverton is getting her mozzarella, burrata, etc in... (3 replies, last updated by George July 21, 2007)

http://www.tsanglin.com.tw/english/food/jelly/specification/fruityyogu/fruityyogu_assorted_1350g_w_en.htm I love these things and use to buy them from Cost Plus until whatever scare occurred a few years ago based on them being a... (7 replies, last updated by smonkey March 23, 2007)

Hi, I was asked to repost the query here. Is there an outlet for this product in L.A.? I went to their website, www.nycpickleguys.com and discovered that the shipping from there was 50% more than the pickles! So would like to buy... (6 replies, last updated by c-bo July 6, 2005)

Say that you are in your 30’s or 40’s... You and your partner, and/or friends want to go somewhere to have a really enjoyable dinner within a 20 mile radius of downtown L.A.. The food should be great and also a little... (19 replies, last updated by Ciao Bob September 9, 2009)

for Round 2 (I’m posting on his behalf because I’m in the process of converting him into a CH...) They’re a small production company based in Hollywood and we’re looking at dinner for 30-35 people. His... (22 replies, last updated by Emme December 4, 2007)

to it as "poor man’s food". The old Cantonese places used to serve them but rarely now at the higher end restaurants. It’s usually prepared with bean curd if you see it on menus. (9 replies, last updated by raytamsgv January 15, 2008)