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Food/Nightlife

Angel City Brewing Eric Richardson

Downtown's New Brew

By Jenni Simcoe — December 01, 2010 — 15 Comments

Angel City Brewing's new home in the Arts District is a dream come true for Michael Bowe, but getting open inside the 1913 warehouse is quite a project.


5 Great Sandwiches: Spring St Mikey Wally

Five Great Sandwiches

By Jenni Simcoe — November 30, 2010 — 27 Comments

The quest for the perfect sandwich is never-ending, but these five just right bites stand out in a sea of possibilities.


Mignon's Santos Uy

By Michael F. Robleto — November 19, 2010 — 5 Comments

Wine aficionados know that exploration is a big part of the drink's appeal. A good wine bar helps navigate the shoals of unknown selections.


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By Ed Fuentes — November 19, 2010 — 6 Comments

The Nickel Diner was used as a location for an H&R Block commercial, casting staff and locals to appear in the spot and providing the eatery with a new sign.


Salman Agah and Todd Giordanella

By Jenni Simcoe — November 17, 2010 — 8 Comments

Salman Agah and Todd Giordanella last month opened Toddy G's, their new Arts District pizzeria that shares a building with Tony's Saloon.


Chef Zi-Guo Chen

By Shannon Vasquez — November 17, 2010

At Thanksgiving, traditional customs get a makeover that fuses American traditions with Chinese cuisine.


dublins

By David Markland — November 12, 2010 — 17 Comments

A meeting with the health department today may determine the next steps for the popular Irish pub which was closed one month after opening.


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By David Markland — November 11, 2010 — 7 Comments

Ping pong, trivia, and Ms. Pac-Man are among the options for when you're ready to elevate from watching games while drinking to playing games while drinking.


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By David Markland — November 11, 2010 — 10 Comments

Whether your perfect sports bar has hot wings, cheap beer, wi-fi or bowling, the city core has plenty of options to cheer on your team.


Vianey Delgadillo and Brandi Lozano Jenni Simcoe

One Long Road for Two Bits Market

By Jenni Simcoe — November 11, 2010 — 28 Comments

Opening their market in the Historic Core's Alexandria Hotel has been a long journey for Brandi Lozano and her partners.


Nick & Stef's Executive Chef Megan Logan

By Jenni Simcoe — November 10, 2010

At just 28, Patina Group vet Megan Logan takes the reins of the company’s Bunker Hill steakhouse.



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