Nothing quite to die for at this mole-tasting competition.

Next time you’re at a haunted house, make sure to have Doritos with you.

Gastro-politico-sass.

Kale, tomato paste, and anchovies, oh my.

Unless they’re mixed together.

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Phil Spector evolves from a ball of dough to a fully formed gingerbread cookie.

is at Smith's Supermarkets in Las Vegas. I know Smith's once had locations in LA, but not sure if they are still around.

Oznot’s Dish opens at 10am on Sunday’s. It’s on North 9th and Berry (one block over from Bedford towards the water). Their brunch is particularly good. Bagel Smith bagel shop isn’t sit down, but the bagels...

loobcom and zuriga1 – thank you for your recommendations. Very helpful. A Brit friend of mine here in SF recommended Zuma, Gascon and Smiths of Smithfield. Any comment on those?

are Alias Smith & Jones (Oceanside) and Jimmy Hayes (Long Beach) and have discussions as to which diner has the best atmosphere.

I’m partial to Catch 35 (35 West Wacker Drive) or Smith & Wollensky (which I know is a “chain” to a degree, but it’s really fabulous). Either way, get off the Orange Line at State and Lake and walk north...

Blake that runs about $10-12. I’m sure you could do even better for a little more money.

have Lavay Smith this weekend, and serve a southern menu. Probably not the OP’s cup of tea, but you never know. I know nothing about coffehouse – singer/songwriter scene. I bet there’s quite a few good spots...

Frischmans NY Deli and Bakery on Solano is in soft opening. We went to check it out last Friday (sorry for the delay). They were not “really” open yet – still getting things together etc, but what we had shows...

Haven’t been but I’m informed that Vibrato is owned by the Smith Bros. (Parkway, Arroyo, Smittys, Crocodile).