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Best Thing We Ate Last Night: Roasted Lobster at Battersby
By Jacqueline WasilczykDinner at Battersby requires patience given its no-reservations policy, but based on the amount of return visitors, it seems that many have decided it's worth the wait. In...
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Best Thing We Ate Last Night: Sweet Potato Flan at Old San Juan
By Lesley BallaWe were pretty excited to hear about Old San Juan, a new Puerto Rican restaurant that just opened last week in Atwater Village. If only because as culturally diverse as Los Angeles is,...
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New Cliff’s Edge Menu + Matt Biancaniello Bar Nights
By Lesley BallaA couple months ago chef Ben Bailly left the kitchen at Cliff's Edge, that lovely hidden gem in Silver Lake with one of the best patios around LA, and Vartan Abgaryan, formerly Public...
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John Besh Talks Tailgating Tips, Molecular Gastronomy and His New Show
By Kelly DobkinLegendary NOLA chef John Besh is ramping up to cater a Super Bowl party for thousands, debut a new cooking show in April and release a new cookbook this fall - needless to say, the guy's...
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Restaurant Anniversary Specials, plus SF Twins Birthday Bash
Has it really been 20 years since One Market opened?By Meesha HalmIt’s tough to for restaurants to make a go of it so who can blame restaurateurs for getting a little misty-eyed and nostalgic when...
View ArticleWatch Us Talk Subway Footlongs and Flu-Busting Juices Live at 3 PM
For this week's episode of Zagat Live, we're talking about the Subway Footlong scandal, some immunity-busting juices and ice cubes that can tell when you're tipsy. Watch it live right here at 3 PM EST!
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Best Meal Ever: The Top 8 Entries
By Kelly DobkinEarlier this week we shared with you the best meals of 36 chefs and food industry honchos. We also asked you for your 75-word submissions in our Best Meal Ever contest, the chance to win...
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You've got mail!The best stories from Zagat Blog delivered right to your inbox? It sounds almost too good to be true! Sign up for our newsletter and every week you'll received the latest restaurant and...
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11 Best Restaurants in LA's Chinatown
Photo:JcOlivera/FlickrEven if Chinatown isn't the epicenter for the Chinese community in LA, which has shifted to cities like Alhambra and San Gabriel in the San Gabriel Valley, Chinatown is still a...
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Happy Hour: Hot Buttered Rum at Scofflaw for Snowy Nights
By Sarah FreemanThe first significant snowfall finally dusted the city of Chicago. To celebrate the much-delayed christening of winter, step out of the cold and into Scofflaw. The bartenders have put...
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Chocolate Festival This Weekend in Harvard Square
Upstairs on the Square is part of the 3rd Annual Chocolate Festival in Harvard Square.By Naomi KookerOh, yeah. We have your weekend planned. All in one place. Easy. Spend tonight, Saturday and Sunday...
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Cheech + John (Sedlar) Cook at Playa
Cheech + JohnBy Lesley BallaRemember Starry Kitchen's weed dinner? Well, you won't find actual weed in next Tuesday's (Jan. 29) Mexi-China dinner at Playa, but you will find comedian Cheech Marin. He...
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Snow Day Specials Launch at Sophia's
Meatballs; Photo: Danya HenningerBy Jacqueline WasilczykIf you're not looking forward to the weekend forecast, we can't blame you, but Sophia's hopes to soften the blow. Starting this weekend and...
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Quote of the Day: Mario Batali on What Makes Him Sad
"I just wish people would be nicer to me. Sometimes I feel like there's a big target on my back. I put a lot of love into the world and I really, truly mean well. I know scrutiny is part of the job,...
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Dinner Plans: Chef’s Table at Fork, Four Chefs at Rittenhouse Tavern
Pasta by Eli Kulp at ForkStory and Photo by Danya HenningerAs you settle in for a snowy weekend, satisfy your craving for a great meal by securing reservations at one of two killer dinners coming up....
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Chefs at Amis Have No Fear of Snow
By Danya HenningerIt’s snowing like crazy, but that isn’t stopping the crew at Amis from having a bit of fun. A cadre of cooks at the Vetri Family trattoria went out for their regular smoke break to...
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BBQ Fiend Alert: Meat Week Is Coming
By Olga Boikess'Cue hounds can pig out in good company during Meat Week, happening January 27-February 3. Informal gatherings are scheduled for barbecue havens including Hill Country (1/28), Pork...
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Photo of the Day: Donut Man's Strawberry Donuts are Back!
By Lesley BallaWe don't need a groundhog to tell us when winter is on its way out, we just wait to see when The Donut Man brings back its famous strawberry donuts. Today is the day, and spring is still...
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"Good if you're looking for food that's been sitting out for god knows how long."
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This Week's Top Restaurant and Food News
By Kelly DobkinThis week's top story was our collection of 36 epic meals had by chefs and food industry bigwigs, followed by our list of the top ten restaurants in Vegas. In case you missed any of our...
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