Cuisine

RLn’s fine dining cuisine, including restaurant reviews, chef profiles and feature stories on cutting edge cuisine.

Champagne, Sparkling Wine, and the Stories in the Glass

By Lynn NIshimura, Columnist   Champagne has a fascinating relationship with popular culture. One of the most famous—and certainly one…

1 week ago

LA County: Applications Now Available for Expanded Vending Program: New Raw-to-Cooked Carts and Grants

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity or DEO Oct. 16 announced that applications are now open for new…

2 weeks ago

Hundreds Attend AltaSea’s Blue Hour Celebration

   ~ Editors note: an earlier version of this story read: Attendees contributed more than $50,000 to support AltaSea’s Ocean…

3 weeks ago

The Wonderful World of French Butter

  By Lynn Nishimura, Columnist  My previous article was about French cheese. But did you know how many  different things…

3 weeks ago

LA County Probation Department Launches Culinary Education Program For Campus Kilpatrick Youth

  LOS ANGELES —The Los Angeles County Probation Department, in collaboration with the Los Angeles Mission College, launched a culinary…

1 month ago

Handel’s and La Michoacana Bring New Flavors to San Pedro

  By Gretchen Williams, Columnist Frozen treats are just the remedy for summer heat, and San Pedro is now home…

2 months ago

“LA28 L.ocal A.uthentic”Applications Now Open for Local Food Businesses During the 2028 Games

LOS ANGELES —  LA28 Sept. 10 opened applications for the LA28 L.ocal A.uthentic Program, the largest integration of food trucks…

2 months ago

From Paris to California: The Unexpected Pleasures of Wine, Cheese and Fruit Paste

By Lynn Nishimura, Columnist A friend brought me back a bottle of red wine that her hotel gifted her during…

2 months ago

It’s Time for the New Blues Festival 2026 Aug. 29, 30

  The 10th Anniversary New Blues Festival returns to Long Beach for two full days dedicated to the rich sounds…

2 months ago

Mixiotes and the Matriarchy

A traditional Mexican feast with Chef Sandra Orozco of Cultura con Sabor exploring motherhood as a force in urbanism. An…

2 months ago