Joshua Lurie

Joshua Lurie

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The best steak frites in Los Angeles

The best steak frites in Los Angeles

In the lexicon of French food, steak frites is the epitome of a perfect mashup. The traditional dish combines two classic food items—steak and French fries—and now adventurous steakhouses, fine-dining spots and restaurants dedicated solely to the dish are delivering winning takes to LA. To experience the City of Love in the City of Angels, visit one of these restaurants serving LA's best steak frites.
The best pancakes in Los Angeles

The best pancakes in Los Angeles

Who says Angelenos are all about egg white omelets and acai bowls for breakfast? Batter and a griddle are a terrific tag team, and LA has inventive chefs that know how to coax peak flavor from both. Come brunch time, you'll find tables sporting stacks of pancakes drowning in thick, melting pats of butter and savory maple syrup alongside cups of coffee and boozy beverages. Whether they’re made with buttermilk, berries, alternative grains or indulgent ingredients, here are 9 of the city’s best pancakes—carbs be damned.  
The 10 most creative corn dogs in LA

The 10 most creative corn dogs in LA

Are corn dogs having a moment? No longer is this snack-on-a-stick confined to county fairs and Disneyland. Now people can find these cornmeal-crusted, deep-fried wonders in restaurants across Los Angeles, and chefs are by no means limited to hot dogs and sticks. We found ten creative versions of this guilty pleasure (stoner food, perhaps?) that turn the corn dog on its head.