Category: restaurants

Does This New Robot-Staffed Chocolate Emporium Signal a Themed Restaurant Comeback?

By Todd Martens From Los Angeles Times Los Angeles—I’m about to take a bite from a slice of Key lime pie at the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium when a host named Jacques stops by. He looks at my plate and tells me it’s a good thing the desserts weren’t made to his specifications. If it had…


Finding Nimitz | Documentary

Dustin and Alan finish their road trip history documentary on the two great World War II heroes from Texas. After visiting the birthplace of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Sons of History head over to the hometown of the great admiral Chester W. Nimitz. Follow us as we visit great restaurants, breweries, and more importantly, the…


Visiting Eisenhower | Documentary

Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim hit the road for their first-ever road trip history documentary. This is part 1 of the two-part series on the Eisenhower-Nimitz connection. The Sons of History visit Denison, Texas, the birthplace of Dwight D. Eisenhower. The visit includes some of the best places to visit in the small, yet very…


The Non-Stop Chef: Sol Han Invites Diners to Join Him on Methodically Mad Culinary Adventure

Alice had magical “eat me” cakes; chef Sol Han has bungeo-ppang. The fish-shaped pastry, a popular Korean street snack, is traditionally a springy, waffle-like shell stuffed with sweetened red bean paste. Han flips it savory by nixing the filling, flavoring the batter like a scallion pancake—a nod to a childhood staple—and serving it with black…


New York Revival: Iron Chef Marc Forgione Celebrates Old New York With His Distinct Flair

Being a chef, says Marc Forgione, is kind of like living in New York. “You either love it or hate it; it’s a tough city that forces you to earn the right to enjoy it, it sort of forces you to become tough.” Forgione loves both—and has certainly done the work to enjoy them. Born…


Arepas and a New Beginning: The Baltimore Restauranteur Introducing America to Venezuelan Food—and Its Next Generation of Talented Chefs

The most important ingredient Irena Stein has brought to Baltimore’s dining scene isn’t found in her Venezuelan food. It’s her team. As the proud founder of the country’s first contemporary Venezuelan restaurant, Alma Cocina Latina, and a Venezuelan immigrant herself, Stein is supporting the next generation of Venezuelan chefs in America—which begins with helping them…


New Restaurant Fees Showing up on the Bill

Times are tough. Inflation is at a 40-year high. Restaurants continue to face budget-busting challenges from the pandemic and labor crisis. But that’s not all. As I write this sentence, food prices have increased by 18%, a number that may be even higher as you read. Here’s the weird thing. You may look at the…


How a Pie Shop in a Tiny Texas Town Became a Healing Haven for Broken Hearts

Despite being a tiny town of 90 residents, Round Top is a happening place. Located smack dab between Houston and Austin, Texas, it is a favorite destination for people who wish to escape the city for a weekend. It hosts antique shows three times a year, it offers amazing Shakespeare plays, it boasts a renowned…


Ipanema, a Beloved Brazilian Gem in New York, Makes a Glamorous Return to the City

Carlos and Victor Pedro grew up in Ipanema—not the famed Rio de Janeiro beach, but their father’s Brazilian-Portuguese restaurant, named after those sun-drenched shores, in the heart of New York’s Little Brazil. The lively spot had been a neighborhood staple since 1979, when Alfredo Pedro, who immigrated from Portugal when he was 13, quit his…


‘Taste of Yorba Linda’ is Returning on July 29

For the 38th year, the Taste of Yorba Linda event will be returning on July 29 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Yorba Linda Community Center. Around 75 food, beverage, and sponsor vendors will be on site, with local restaurants, breweries, and wineries showcasing their unique flavors. Meanwhile, guests can dance and enjoy…