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The owner of Babcock Winery & Vineyards is revolutionizing wine making methods by literally turning grapevines upside-down.
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The open skies, the fog, the mountains, the wildlife -- everything seems bigger and more intense here, begging for exploration.
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Restaurants in South L.A. don't get a lot of media attention, but there are some excellent options -- and they tend to embody the American dream, to boot.
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"There is only so much chicken soup we can cook with one chicken to end up with the right flavors. There has been a lot of talk about yields and quality lately, but to me, it's obvious: in some wines, there simply isn't enough chicken."
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The move for one fair wage would "primarily impact women, women of color," she says. "We're addressing income inequality and gender inequality, and the poorest in America. The wage has been stuck [at $2.13] for the last 25 years."
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South L.A. isn't just a food desert. Even if we're only talking about food, and ignoring everything else that makes a community whole. There is an active food culture in Watts and the neighborhoods and cities surrounding it.
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Tonkatsu, a breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet, is a Japanese take on Westernized food, developed in the 19th century Meiji Era.
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Dave Potter of Municipal Winemakers brings a new label into the much-anticipated Santa Barbara complex, The Mill.
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Though there are far too many excellent trails of this kind to mention, here are a handful well worth the time and effort.
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Currently, craft distillers cannot sell directly to the public. Or add ice to tasting samples.
Ramen from Kosuke | Photo by Clarissa Wei
The San Gabriel Valley has a solid selection of ramen joints, including some unusual specialties. Popcorn chicken ramen, anyone?
Celebrate National Oyster Day knowing that those briny bivalves are good for you and the ecosystem.
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