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You know, most of the people did not eat all day long. So when they come out, everybody is famished, you know? They say, 'Wolfgang, where is the mac and cheese? Where is the chicken pot pie?' And people really love it. When I made that for the first time, Barbra Streisand ate three of them!

The crowd held signs at shoulder level - "UNPAID LABOR BUILT YOUR EMPIRE"; "NO MICHELIN STARS FOR VIOLENCE"; "RENÉ, YOUR 'GENIUS' IS BUILT ON OUR BROKEN DREAMS" - during speeches about amends and reparation.

Redwood's laws allow the foraging of all berries for personal consumption (huckleberries, salmonberries, thimbleberries and blackberries are found throughout the woods). On the other hand, gathering any of the 200-some species of mushrooms - which proliferate in Redwood - is not permitted. Luckily, a wide variety of mushrooms are readily available for purchase nowadays, so pick up some of your favorites and create a forest-inspired feast at home.

Nearly 40 miles of untamed coastline are protected in Redwood National and State Parks in Northern California. This means that besides viewing the massive, jaw-dropping trees, visitors can also meander the Pacific Ocean's edge, marvel at cliffs and perhaps even spot a gray whale. Of course, the sea's bounty also provides a delicious meal at the end of a drive or a hike.

Though they were only serving in town for one night, the chefs and staff behind the Mexico City supernova Masala y Maíz managed to cause what felt like a temporary ripple in L.A. dining during their pop-up last week. It reminded this diner that despite the era's current dedication to culinary and cultural boundaries - you should only cook what you know, write what you know - a spirit of mixture and melding can actually lead to something extraordinary, and not cringey, in practice.

The Islamic holiday began Feb. 17 and ends March 19, during which observers fast from dawn to sunset to foster discipline, self-control and gratitude. Observers break their daily fast with an iftar, a festive meal shared with loved ones after sunset. Many also rise before dawn for a suhoor meal.

Chef and cookbook author Jeremy Fox will join the team at San Luis Obispo's Edna, a forthcoming restaurant, cafe, market, and distillery, as a partner and culinary director. Fox will be joined at Edna by Matthew Schaler, who served as executive chef at Fox's now-closed Birdie G's.

I wanted to create a cafe where people could come get a cup of coffee and meet a stranger that could become a friend. I understood that deep and lasting friendships are built on common themes and being able to confide in each other - the good and the bad that you're going through in life.

Los Angeles saved us, and now we're going to give it a great send-off. We have three interested groups who will keep it as a Cole's. This is an LA icon that's not going away. — Mark Verge, co-owner of Pouring With Heart

L.A.'s Spaghetti Cumbia, a five-piece party band that combines cumbia, punk rock, ska and their love for spaghetti western soundtracks a la Ennio Morricone.

Yi Cha serves a menu of drinking-oriented fare, or anju, rooted in chef-owner Debbie Lee's North Korean heritage and Southern upbringing, with a heavy dash of influences from Southern California's immigrant communities. Locals in the area sidle up to the bar for cocktails like the dongchimi-inspired Radish to Riches and the vibrant Jeju Sunrise, which pairs lychee-infused vodka with mandarin, orange, and pomegranate juice.

TrueBurger is the call for a no-nonsense burger, shakes, and fries combo that'll satisfy any urge for something juicy, sweet, and fried. At this shoebox-sized counterservice spot on Grand Avenue (there's a larger on Broadway), the burgers are simplicity at its finest, with just garlic mayo, lettuce, and tomato.

Characterized by bold and balanced notes of heat and sourness, southwestern Chinese cooking has been influenced by the many ethnic groups that call the region home, including the Miao, Dong, and Buyi peoples. Hengry's dishes come straight from Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province, where Au's family owned a restaurant in the early '90s.

We're so excited to be returning to L.A. for our fourth annual event. The pizza scene in SoCal is as robust as ever. We've added nearly a dozen new options this year covering multiple styles. From Santa Barbara to the Inland Empire and down to San Diego, we're saving pizza fans from spending hours in their cars to try the best pizzas.

A sandwich doesn't have to have meat to be hearty and delicious. Although there are some disappointing meat-free options out there - mediocre bread topped with bland, ultra-processed "meat" or limp cheese - Los Angeles is filled with many vegetarian and vegan sandwiches that showcase just how great the category can be. These sandwiches really highlight the joy of great produce, something the city has incredible year-round access to.

We are thrilled to announce that the esteemed husband-and-wife duo, Chef Thomas and Chef Vanessa Tilaka Kalb of Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery, will host this year's event. Known for their refined, ingredient-driven approach, the Tilaka Kalbs have significantly influenced Pasadena's modern dining landscape. Their restaurant, celebrated for its Californian comfort food rooted in classic American cooking, emphasizes a seasonal, farm-to-table philosophy.