Tae-ro Lee and his wife Hee-sook Lee were known for popularizing soondubu jigae, a spicy, red silken-tofu stew, and building a restaurant empire in L.A. that has expanded to 11 locations across Southern California, Texas and the East Coast.
Expatriate, Republica, and Belmont Stumptown Have All Closed
Expatriate, a acclaimed Portland bar and restaurant, closed in February after a decade of operation, marking the end of an era in Portland's dining scene.
Waffle House Drew Inspiration From A 24/7 Diner That Sadly Didn't Make It - Tasting Table
Toddle House, a 1930s Southern diner chain, pioneered the diner model that Waffle House adopted, including the omelet recipe still served today as the Toddle House omelet.
How Raoul's Invented the Downtown Bistro 50 Years Ago
Raoul's embodies a fading old-New-York ethos—consistent identity, artist community, and organic independence—now transitioning under gentrification and modern commercial pressures.
After 37 years, San Francisco's oldest Indian restaurant and its OG celebrity chef are back in the spotlight.
New Delhi Restaurant, led by Ranjan Dey since 1988, remains a beloved, steadfast Bay Area institution and recent recipient of a national preservation grant.
The determination, loss, and love behind Dona Leti's
Three children preserve their Salvadoran mother's restaurant legacy, Dona Leti's, honoring her relentless work ethic and family-centered values in Houston.