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  • LA's Hottest Tables: Korean Pasta, Nikkei Magic, and Why You Can't Get Into Hermon Right Now

    LA's Hottest Tables: Korean Pasta, Nikkei Magic, and Why You Can't Get Into Hermon Right Now
    Jan 17 2026
    Food Scene Los Angeles

    **Los Angeles Ignites 2026 with Bold Flavors and Fusion Feasts**

    Listeners, buckle up—Los Angeles is serving a sizzling start to 2026, where culinary boundaries dissolve like butter on hot pasta. Chef Nancy Silverton's Lapaba in Koreatown marries Korean twists to Italian classics, with handmade tonnarelli slicked in clams, chorizo, and braised kombu, or cacio e pepe dduk that bursts with umami heat, all crafted in a dedicated pasta room under an open kitchen's glow. Over in West Hollywood, Scarlett on Beverly Boulevard revives the strip with Italian-Californian lounge vibes—think live music echoing off a leopard-print pool table, cozy courtyard bites, and sultry sips that linger like a velvet night.

    Fusion reigns supreme: Zampo at Cameo Beverly Hills fuses Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei mastery, plating stunning dishes in a mid-century modern haven opening January 27. David Chang's Super Peach in Century City dazzles with all-day American-Asian hits like Korean fried chicken wings paired with sesame-marinated cucumbers, or Dungeness crab tangled in crispy noodles and XO sauce, nodding to LA's Korean-Californian soul. In Melrose Hill, Corridor 109 hides an intimate chef's counter by Brian Baik, dispensing 11-course seafood spectacles—fresh salmon roe tartlets, horse mackerel, and fish bone broth that whisper of Japanese imports.

    Local legends shine too: Hermon's innovative American fare and tiny 'tini's in Echo Park draw impossible reservations, while Max & Helen's in Larchmont elevates diner comforts via Phil Rosenthal and Silverton. Broken Spanish Comedor in Culver City revives Ray Garcia's modern Mexican with live-fire spiny lobster and Mt. Lassen trout amid wild mushrooms. Trends pulse with intimate tasting menus, California-sourced seafood, and cultural mash-ups, fueled by Dine LA Week 2026's prix-fixe temptations.

    LA's gastronomy thrives on its mosaic—Central Coast cheeses, briny Pacific catches, and global diaspora traditions blending in wood-fired hearths and neon-lit malls. What sets this city apart? Its restless reinvention, where a Koreatown pasta bar sits equals with a rooftop mezze spot. Food lovers, tune in now—this is dining alive, electric, and utterly unmissable..


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  • LA's Spicy Secret: Why Every Chef is Mashing Up Cultures and We're Here for All the Drama

    LA's Spicy Secret: Why Every Chef is Mashing Up Cultures and We're Here for All the Drama
    Jan 15 2026
    Food Scene Los Angeles

    **Los Angeles Ignites the Culinary Fire: 2026's Hottest Openings and Bold Flavors**

    Listeners, Los Angeles is sizzling into 2026 with a torrent of restaurant openings that fuse global traditions with the city's sun-kissed bounty. Chef Nancy Silverton's Lapaba in Koreatown marries Korean ferments with handmade Italian pasta, like tonnarelli tangled with clams, chorizo, and braised kombu, pulled fresh from an open kitchen where dough dances under skilled hands. Nearby, Zampo at Cameo Beverly Hills channels Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei mastery, plating stunning ceviches that whisper of Pacific fusion in a mid-century sleek space.

    Culver City's Broken Spanish Comedor revives Ray Garcia's modern Mexican vision with live-fire spiny lobster and Tokyo turnip, grilled radishes kissed by Central Coast Seascape cheddar, all sourced-first from local farms. Max and Helen's in Larchmont Village, a Phil Rosenthal and Silverton collab, elevates diner classics—think fluffy pancakes dripping nostalgia—while Scarlett on Beverly Boulevard lounges Italian-Californian style amid live music and leopard-print vibes. Melrose Hill's Little Fish hooks with briny crudos and fried fish sandwiches, and Wilde's in Los Feliz charms with British bangers and mash infused with fresh California produce.

    These spots spotlight LA's alchemy: Korean-Italian at Lapaba nods to Koreatown's pulse, Nikkei at Zampo echoes immigrant stories, and Broken Spanish honors native roots with hyper-local seafood and veggies. Trends lean innovative—mini tasting menus at Corridor 109 by chef Brian Baik feature rotating Japanese imports like salmon roe tartlets—while events like LA Magazine's Best New Restaurants Celebration on February 23 at The Sun Rose promise bites from stars like Somni and RVR.

    What sets LA apart? This sprawling mosaic devours cultures, turning diverse neighborhoods into flavor labs where tradition bends to California's fertile soil and endless reinvention. Food lovers, tune in—your next obsession awaits in the city's electric hum..


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  • LA's Spicy Food Drama: Nancy Silverton's Double Life, David Chang's Peach Power Move and Noma's Pricey Silver Lake Takeover

    LA's Spicy Food Drama: Nancy Silverton's Double Life, David Chang's Peach Power Move and Noma's Pricey Silver Lake Takeover
    Jan 13 2026
    Food Scene Los Angeles

    **Los Angeles Ignites 2026 with Bold Flavors and Fusion Feasts**

    Listeners, buckle up—Los Angeles is serving a culinary fireworks show as 2026 unfolds, blending global ingenuity with sun-kissed local bounty. Chef Nancy Silverton's Max & Helen’s in Larchmont Village elevates diner classics like fluffy pancakes and juicy burgers with her signature finesse, a nostalgic nod to Phil Rosenthal's family roots. Nearby, her Korean-Italian gem Lapaba in Koreatown crafts handmade tonnarelli with clams, chorizo, and braised kombu, plus cacio e pepe dduk that marries chewy rice cakes with peppery pecorino punch.

    Fusion rules the scene: Zampo at Cameo Beverly Hills debuts Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei dishes on January 27, like ceviche kissed by Japanese precision amid mid-century modern vibes. Super Peach in Century City, from David Chang's Momofuku, dazzles with kimbap stuffed with bluefin tuna, Korean fried chicken wings alongside sesame-marinated cukes, and soy-maple pork belly that crisps to caramelized perfection. Culver City's Broken Spanish Comedor revives Ray Garcia's modern Mexican with live-fire Mt. Lassen trout and wild mushrooms, while Corridor 109 in Melrose Hill offers an intimate 11-course seafood tasting—think fresh salmon roe tartlets and horse mackerel—from chef Brian Baik.

    Trends pulse with casual steaks at spots like Dunsmoor and Kali, mini tasting menus at Kojima and The Mulberry, and international chains like Damsot's viral pot-rice in Koreatown. Mark March for Noma's 16-week Silver Lake residency, where René Redzepi ferments California produce into $1,500 experimental artistry. Local ingredients shine: Central Coast cheddar graces grilled radishes, briny seafood nods to Pacific shores, all fused with LA's multicultural heartbeat—from Korean twists to Nikkei flair.

    What sets LA apart? This city's gastronomy thrives on fearless reinvention, where Koreatown pastas meet beachside Baja bites, drawing from diverse heritages and hyper-fresh farms. Food lovers, tune in—LA's table is the world's most electric stage..


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  • LA Eats Its Feelings: Masa Palaces, 10-Seat Seafood Shrines, and Why This City Finally Stopped Apologizing

    LA Eats Its Feelings: Masa Palaces, 10-Seat Seafood Shrines, and Why This City Finally Stopped Apologizing
    Jan 10 2026
    Food Scene Los Angeles

    Los Angeles is having a moment, and it tastes like masa, smoke, and just a little bit of stardust. This is Byte, Culinary Expert, reporting from a city where dinner is as much about identity as it is about indulgence.

    According to Wallpaper’s guide to new restaurants in Los Angeles, Broken Spanish Comedor in Culver City signals how deeply the city is doubling down on Modern Mexican cooking. Native Angeleno chef Ray Garcia reimagines masa as a luxury material, folding Los Angeles farmers market produce and Mexican heritage into dishes that are rich, earthy, and unapologetically local. It is comfort food, but with the swagger of a movie premiere.

    On the other end of the spectrum, Corridor 109 in Melrose Hill, highlighted by both Wallpaper and Resy, turns dinner into a 10-seat high-wire act. Listeners perch at a walnut counter while chef Brian Baik sends out an 11-course seafood parade featuring Japanese imports and pristine California product. It is the city’s current thesis on luxury: intimate, seasonal, and quietly obsessive.

    If Los Angeles once chased New York, it now looks confidently outward. The Smith & Berg Property Group’s 2026 guide points to Little Fish in Melrose Hill as a prime example: a seafood-centric spot where fried fish sandwiches at lunch evolve into crudos and soy-cured mussels at night, channeling both Spanish pintxos bars and Pacific breezes. Max and Helen’s in Larchmont, documented by the Los Angeles Tourism Board, filters the classic American diner through the lens of Phil Rosenthal and chef Nancy Silverton, turning grilled cheese and pie into high-gloss nostalgia powered by SoCal dairy and produce.

    Global influences are no longer a trend; they are the grammar of Los Angeles dining. Super Peach at Westfield Century City, from David Chang’s Momofuku group, blends Korean flavors with California ingredients, pairing kimbap and Korean fried chicken with a breezy mall-side casualness that feels distinctly Angeleno. The city’s tourism board also notes Berenjak in the Arts District, bringing Persian kababs, khoresht, and fresh breads into the mix and reaffirming that Los Angeles is a Middle Eastern food capital in its own right.

    Events like Dine LA Restaurant Week, described by Secret Los Angeles as a 375-restaurant, 70-neighborhood, 30-cuisine marathon, crystallize what makes this city different: nowhere else can listeners eat a mini omakase, a Baja-style fish taco, and Imperial Manchu banquet fare in a single day without leaving city limits.

    What makes Los Angeles unique is not just diversity, but the ease with which it all collides: Korean-Californian at a mall, French brasserie by the beach, Mexican fine dining in Culver City, and a 10-seat seafood temple on a side street. For food lovers paying attention, Los Angeles is no longer the future of American dining. It is the present..


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  • LA's Food Scene is Unhinged Right Now and We Need to Talk About David Chang's Mall Kimbap

    LA's Food Scene is Unhinged Right Now and We Need to Talk About David Chang's Mall Kimbap
    Jan 8 2026
    Food Scene Los Angeles

    Bite Into Tomorrow: Los Angeles Dining In Its Most Dazzling Era Yet

    Los Angeles is having one of those cinematic food moments where every corner seems to hide a plot twist. The city’s new restaurants are less about white tablecloths and more about personality, heritage, and a fierce love of California’s pantry.

    Take Super Peach at Westfield Century City, David Chang’s latest love letter to Korean flavors and Los Angeles ingredients. According to Wallpaper’s restaurant coverage, listeners can expect kimbap with bluefin tuna, Korean fried chicken with sesame cucumbers, and Dungeness crab tangled in crispy noodles, all powered by local produce and that big-mall, high-energy hum. Super Peach distills a core LA idea: global cravings, fed by California sunshine.

    In Culver City, Broken Spanish Comedor marks chef Ray Garcia’s triumphant return to modern Mexican cooking, with dishes that lean into masa, chiles, and coastal seafood. Wallpaper notes the salt air margaritas and refined takes on regional classics, an evolution of Mexican American dining that reflects both Mexican roots and LA’s experimental streak.

    Phil Rosenthal’s Max and Helen’s in Larchmont Village, highlighted by Discover Los Angeles and Wallpaper, turns the classic diner on its head. Think patty melts and pie reimagined with help from chef Nancy Silverton, using farmers market produce and pedigreed baking technique. It’s nostalgia, but filtered through LA’s obsession with craft.

    The city’s appetite for immersive experiences is on full display at Corridor 109 in Melrose Hill, described by Wallpaper as a 10-seat chef’s counter where Brian Baik serves an 11-course seafood-focused tasting, weaving imported Japanese product with Southern California seasonality. Meanwhile, Berenjak in the Arts District brings London’s modern Iranian cooking to a family-style feast of kababs, khoresht, and just-baked bread, as detailed by Discover Los Angeles, tapping into LA’s deep Persian and Middle Eastern communities.

    Trends are shifting fast. The Infatuation reports a boom in international chains landing in Koreatown, Century City, and Grand Central Market, from Seoul’s Damsot and Gebang Sikdang to Tel Aviv’s Miznon, while “casual steak” and short, affordable tasting menus turn high-end formats into weeknight options.

    Layer in events like DineLA Restaurant Week, which Discover Los Angeles describes as a citywide prix-fixe celebration each winter, and listeners get a portrait of a metropolis that treats dining as sport, culture, and conversation.

    What makes Los Angeles singular is this: nowhere else marries year-round local bounty, immigrant traditions, and relentless innovation with such nonchalant ease. For food lovers paying attention, LA isn’t just keeping up with global dining—it’s quietly rewriting the script..


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  • LA's Hottest Tables: French Glamour, Retro Diners, and the Michelin Stars Everyone's Talking About Right Now

    LA's Hottest Tables: French Glamour, Retro Diners, and the Michelin Stars Everyone's Talking About Right Now
    Jan 6 2026
    Food Scene Los Angeles

    **Los Angeles: Where Culinary Innovation Meets Endless Sunshine**

    Listeners, Los Angeles's food scene is exploding with fresh energy, blending global flavors with the city's vibrant multicultural heartbeat. According to Los Angeles Magazine, the 10 Best New Restaurants of early 2026 spotlight standouts like La Monique at Oceana Santa Monica, where Chef David Fricaud reimagines French brasserie classics—think plump seafood in velvety sauces paired with seasonal vegetables, all in a glamorous Hollywood Regency jewel box that whispers sophistication with every bite[1][2].

    Dive into Super Peach in Century City, Momofuku's bold nod to David Chang's "lucky peach" roots, serving a modern spin on nostalgic favorites amid the buzz of Westfield mall[2]. For skyline magic, Inanna Bar atop The Hoxton DTLA delivers modern Mediterranean mezze and grill-fired flatbreads, their smoky char and herb-kissed warmth perfect for sharing under panoramic Broadway views[2]. Tesla Diner in Hollywood fuses 1950s retro vibes with futuristic flair—picture juicy burgers and milkshakes enjoyed poolside or via drive-in screens, chargers humming nearby[2].

    Farm-to-table rebels like Tomat and baby bistro from Resy's 2025 highlights push boundaries with subversive sourcing, while James Beard winner Nancy Silverton's upcoming Spacca Tutto in Pacific Palisades promises Italian-American steaks with her signature crusty excellence[5][6][4]. Korean innovation shines at Restaurant Ki's Michelin-starred plates, such as lobster with doenjang and grilled lettuce ice cream, reflecting L.A.'s evolving Asian influences[6]. Local ingredients—sun-ripened produce, Baja seafood, and koji-cured Iberico pork in al pastor tacos—infuse everything, shaped by the city's diverse traditions from Panamanian to Caribbean[6].

    Mark your calendars for Dine LA Restaurant Week from January 23 to February 6, 2026, featuring prix-fixe menus at gems like 1 Pico at Shutters on the Beach and ABSteak by Chef Akira Back[7]. What sets L.A. apart? Its fearless mash-up of high-end experimentation and casual genius, fueled by sun-drenched farms and cultural crossroads—food lovers, this is your siren call to taste the future now..


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  • LA's Hottest Tables: Michelin Stars, Peach Glazed Everything, and Noma Pops Up in 2026!

    LA's Hottest Tables: Michelin Stars, Peach Glazed Everything, and Noma Pops Up in 2026!
    Jan 3 2026
    Food Scene Los Angeles

    **Los Angeles Culinary Scene: A Burst of Bold Flavors and Fresh Faces**

    Listeners, Los Angeles is sizzling with culinary innovation as we dive into 2026, where new openings blend global influences with California's vibrant local bounty. According to Discover Los Angeles's What's New guide, Providence in Hollywood and Somni in West Hollywood have snagged the city's first three-star Michelin honors, showcasing seafood wizardry and avant-garde tasting menus that elevate Pacific Coast catches to ethereal heights.

    Standout spots like Super Peach in Century City, from David Chang's Momofuku team, fuse Korean spices with sun-ripened California produce for all-day dishes bursting with umami—think peach-glazed everything nodding to the group's lucky peach roots. In Santa Monica, La Monique at Oceana Santa Monica reimagines French brasserie classics under Chef David Fricaud, pairing silky seafood with seasonal veggies in a glamorous Hollywood Regency jewel box that whispers sophistication with every buttery bite. Max and Helen’s in Larchmont Village, crafted by Phil Rosenthal and Chef Nancy Silverton, delivers nostalgic diner fare with a modern twist, like elevated comfort plates evoking warm family kitchens.

    Trends spotlight casual steaks at Cannonball in South Pasadena and mini tasting menus at Asakura in Santa Monica's six-course omakase or Kojima's $80 kappo on Sawtelle, per The Infatuation and Resy reports. Farm-to-table shines at Tomat and Baby Bistro, while Lucia on Fairfax pioneers Caribbean fine dining with palm-fringed vibes and innovative sourcing. Look ahead to Noma's 2026 LA residency and ButterLove&Hardwork's pastry artistry residency through March.

    LA's gastronomy thrives on diverse heritages—Korean, Malaysian at Rasarumah, Panamanian—infused with hyper-local ingredients like sun-kissed lettuces and wagyu from nearby farms, as LAist notes in diasporic trends. What sets this scene apart is its fearless mash-up of high-end precision and sidewalk hangs, proving LA isn't just eating; it's evolving global food culture. Food lovers, tune in—your next obsession awaits..


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  • Tinseltown's Tasty Turnaround: LA's Dining Scene Rebounds and Reinvents in 2026

    Tinseltown's Tasty Turnaround: LA's Dining Scene Rebounds and Reinvents in 2026
    Jan 1 2026
    Food Scene Los Angeles

    # Los Angeles 2026: A Culinary Renaissance After Turbulent Times

    Los Angeles enters 2026 with renewed energy despite facing over 100 restaurant closures in 2025. The city's dining landscape is evolving in fascinating directions, blending international sophistication with casual neighborhood charm that reflects the city's diverse character.

    The past year brought remarkable openings that set the tone for what's ahead. Century City emerged as a dining destination with the arrival of Casa Dani, helmed by three-Michelin-starred Spanish chef Dani García, alongside Katsuya, the master sushi chef's fourth Los Angeles location. These spaces showcase how Los Angeles attracts world-class culinary talent. Casa Dani highlights modern Mediterranean cuisine rooted in Andalusian tradition, featuring dishes like giant farmers market vegetable paella and octopus carpaccio, while Katsuya continues serving signature offerings like rock shrimp tempura alongside new creations such as A5 wagyu tataki.

    Beyond fine dining, the city's food culture reveals a fascinating democratization of culinary excellence. Casual steaks have emerged as a dominant trend, with neighborhood spots like Cannonball in South Pasadena pioneering accessible, high-quality beef service. Korean concepts are gaining momentum through viral sensations like Damsot and Gebang Sikdang in Koreatown, bringing Seoul's pot-rice trays to eager listeners. International chains are planting roots throughout the city, from Takagi Coffee's kissaten-style spot in Beverly Grove to Berenjak, a Persian restaurant from London, now operating in the Arts District.

    The dining experience itself is transforming. Mini tasting menus are rising in popularity, with establishments like Kojima on Sawtelle offering $80 four-course kappo-style omakase experiences, while The Mulberry provides $49 Korean tasting sets. Walk-in-only reservations are becoming more common, helping restaurants combat no-shows and reduce third-party platform fees while enabling precise staffing. All-day cafes that blend coffee, lunch, dinner, and evening drinks are maximizing their concepts to appeal to broader audiences.

    Los Angeles's culinary scene thrives on its multicultural foundation and year-round access to exceptional produce. The city continues attracting ambitious chefs seeking creative freedom and inspired by the convergence of cultures, traditions, and ingredients available nowhere else. From the sustainable seafood-forward approach at Providence, recognized on LaListe's 2026 worldwide top 1000 restaurants list, to emerging taco stands and pop-up concepts, Los Angeles represents a food culture defined by experimentation, inclusivity, and genuine community connection.

    This is a city where fine dining coexists with street food, where international chains sit beside family-run establishments, and where listeners can experience transformative meals at any price point..


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