Foods and Beverages

Vacation travel picking up; for business, not so much

2013-06-17 00:00:00

With the economy on the rebound, Americans once again are cracking open their pocketbooks to take family vacations and other leisure trips. But corporate managers in charge of spending for business conferences and conventions remain tightfisted with...

Legislators' 'hot dog' definition would aid street vendors

2013-06-17 00:00:00

SACRAMENTO — Americans have been eating hot dogs since at least 1870, when a Coney Island restaurateur started selling sausages on long buns. In California's capital, hot-dog carts keep the tradition going with cheap, quick, lunches for state...

TV This Week for June 16-22: 'Love, Marilyn' on HBO

2013-06-15 20:00:00

Customized TV Listings are available here: www.latimes.com/tvtimes Click here to download TV listings for the week of June 16 - 22, 2013 in PDF format This week's TV Movies � -------------------- SUNDAY Talk shows, morning shows, game shows, kids...

Four light, flavorful beers to take to the Hollywood Bowl

2013-06-15 10:00:00

The Hollywood Bowl's season is in full-swing, and the pre-show picnic is a tradition we never get tired of. Whether you're bringing charcuterie and cheese, fruits and salads, or some picnic sandwiches, there are plenty of craft brews to add to your picnic...

Fabio cooks, Marcus Samuelsson talks, and beer floats

2013-06-13 16:47:00

Food and community: Apolis, a “socially motivated lifestyle brand that empowers communities,” will be hosting a summer speaking series with the first event scheduled June 18. Marcus Samuelsson, author of “Yes, Chef,” and Rohan...

Father's Day grilling: Steaks, ribs, chicken and more

2013-06-15 09:03:00

Father's Day is two-fer holiday: It celebrates dear 'ol dad, and also helps kick off summer. That's why grilling is such a natural fit on on Father's Day. We searched the Los Angeles Times Test Kitchen archives for some of our favorite grilling...

Recipe: Grilled whole snapper with tomato-cucumber salad

2013-06-14 13:32:00

Total time: About 45 minutes, plus marinating time for the fish Servings: 4 to 6 Note: This is also good with loup de mer (or branzino) or rockfish. 1 cup dry bread crumbs 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest...

Recipe: Grilled squid with white bean salad

2013-06-14 13:32:00

Total time: About 35 minutes Servings: 4 to 6 Note: Squid are generally found at good fish markets and Asian markets, as well as Bristol Farms. This is also good with grilled shrimp. The shrimp will take a little longer to cook, but still only 3 or 4...

L.A. Film Festival: Contemplating the meaning of 'Forev'

2013-06-14 10:15:00

Sitting around a table at Duplex on Third in Beverly Hills, the cast and writers of ‘Forev’ considered whether they would marry someone after knowing them just one day. With two in favor of giving it a shot and three opposed, the group...

Battle of the Burgers 2013 finalists: The Texas Luau Burger

2013-06-14 09:30:00

The results are in! We had so many great submissions for this year's battle, it was hard to come up with our five finalists. But we did. We're featuring one finalist and top recipe every day. Our first is Richard Amiel from Santa Cruz. Needless to say,...

Father's Day: The six commandments of great grilling

2013-06-14 11:12:00

Is it a coincidence that the start of the backyard cookout season coincides so neatly with Father’s Day? I think not. Certainly, we men have escaped the grill ghetto -- no longer is that the only thing we’re presumed to be able to do. But...

Hopes that went flat as a pancake

2013-06-15 00:00:00

The first rule I hear after moving to L.A. is, "Don't date actors." I heed this warning (which was delivered by an actor) until a friend mentions a new guy in her boxing class. "He's a cute British runner who plays guitar," she gushes, knowing I'm a fan...

With the end of Prohibition, Morris Friedman remakes his Charles Street delicatessen into a full-scale restaurant he names the Chesapeake Restaurant.

2013-06-16 11:52:00

"The Berserker Burger" described as a "burger that packs an explosive punch of flavor that will make guests go berserk, including a fire-grilled burger topped with zesty aioli, spicy pickles, Sriracha onion straws and Cheddar cheese on a brioche bun that has Wolverine claw marks in it!"

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