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States. Jews ate whatever was customary in their country and made it their own by adapting it to a kosher lifestyle. Unfortunately, the only thing that seemed to carry over to the US in abundance was deli food. We continue the...

chart-topping country star. WTF? I bet people will be flocking to see her, though.

agree with him on this. I may add a different side here and there, but our dinner mostly remains the same year after year. I think that constant reaffirms how good our home and lives really are in this country.

For what it’s worth, Eric, you’re writing is thought-provoking. My list: Bel Air Country Club (Because I want everyone to know I’m a member.) Nate and Al’s (cheaper than Barney Greengrass) Poquito Mas (Is...

Natto, locu moco, chitterlings, hoppin' john and ham hocks come to mind when I think of “peasant food” Being the granddaughter of Black Mississippi and Low Country folk, I was very familiar with soul food (the peasant...

with cheese and bread. This is a very common breakfast in many European countries.

onions instead of uncooked, etc). Mexican food can be made healthy pretty easily. Fajitas are a great example. Just go easy on the tortillas and skip the cheese. For spicy try veggie laden curries or cajun spiced seafood both of...

Everyone enjoyed last night’s dinner. I made country style steak in the slow cooker. I had round steaks sliced thin and pounded. I salted and peppered the steaks generously and dusted them in plain flour. I browned the...

Hudade Combo at Rahel veggie Tuna Tartare appetizer at Mamalade cafe in Sherman Oaks Fried Cauliflower from Woodlands Pure in Chatsworth “Stuffed tomato” sashimi dish at Sushi House of Taka Gelson’s country...

at the Local Table. Very nice decor, not unlike something you’d find in a hip restaurant in Chicago. The servers were casual to the point of seeming hungover, and were not much help with the menu. I too had the cajun...

sandwich, which was a special Cajun Chicken panini was very good. They were out of their famous chicken curry. I visited twice more for a salad and another sandwich. The quality was inconsistent. The last sandwich I got, the...

described. A place that attempts to offer Indian, Creole (or is it Cajun?), and Spanish dishes already sounds diluted (unifying theme being rice?), which would make me think that the food would follow in suit. I would have...

's Bistro & Bar: Midscale comfort food with a slight emphasis on Jewish traditions. Rotating specials menu highlights a different country of origin each month. Don’t pass on the daily mac and cheese. Very good breakfasts...

of the southern/creole/cajun selections, but, perhaps like Habana, there are certainly some good dishes to be had. Fried chicken is different but kicks butt. The collard greens are delightful. Cornbread is not so great. Service...