Restaurant Review: Zinc Cafe & Market

Tucked into an industrial area, Zinc Cafe & Market brings another wonderful culinary addition to Downtown L.A. The restaurant, located in the Arts District, boasts a spacious open-air patio, indoor dining area, and private event room, all of which were packed when I dined there this past weekend.

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The Foodie’s Guide to Dallas

If you ever happen to be in Dallas, one of the best aspects of the city is its booming culinary scene. My friend McCall moved there earlier this year, and she is by far the most enthusiastic and well-versed foodie I know.

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In Conversation with chef Dan Barber

Nobody knows more about the farm-to-table movement than Dan Barber, largely due to the fact that he was one of the earliest advocates for sustainable cooking. The award-winning chef established Blue Hill, a popular restaurant in New York City, as well as Blue Hill at Stone Barns, located in upstate New York.

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Hidden Gem: The Topanga Table

Driving through the Santa Monica Mountains, you might expect to find a few hiking trails, some breathtaking ocean views, and deserted canyon roads. Although all of these things certainly exist, also tucked into the mountain range is a wonderful restaurant named The Topanga Table.

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6 Healthy (and Delicious!) Packaged Snacks

In an ideal world, when you get hungry in between meals, you’d make a delightful recipe made from healthy foods you purchased that day. However, that’s far easier said than done! The other day, a friend asked me to recommend some packaged snacks that are both tasty and nutritious, and I figured I would share

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