Good Food
Mr. Fries Man, Behind the pastry case at République, ‘Indian-ish’
We pay tribute to rapper Nipsey Hussle through a visit to Mr. Fries Man, a mom-and-pop restaurant he patronized in Gardena.
By Evan Kleiman • • 56m ListenWe pay tribute to rapper Nipsey Hussle through a visit to Mr. Fries Man, a mom-and-pop restaurant he patronized in Gardena. Baker Margarita Mantzke also takes us behind the pastry case at République and Priya Krishna shares her take on modern Indian-American cuisine. Plus: Tips for cooking with honey and how recent Midwest floods will affect what’s on the table.
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6 storiesRIP, Nipsey Hussle
Grammy nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed Sunday outside his clothing store in South LA. Fans say Nipsey invested in his community, spoke out about gun violence and supported mom-and-pop restaurants. One of them was Mr.
Read the story11 minBaking at République
When you enter the beautiful tiled courtyard of République on South La Brea in Central LA, it’s good to thank Charlie Chaplin, the man who built the place, for his forethought in creating good restaurant juju.
Read the story12 minThe Market Report: Honey
At the Santa Monica Farmers Market this week, we talk about cooking with honey with beekeeper Rose Renni from Energy Bee Farm and owner of The Gourmandise School , Clemence Gossett.
Read the story8 minBill Addison dines at Tesse
Duck terrine, blue crab simplissime , vanilla souffle. These are some of the French delicacies that LA Times restaurant critic Bill Addison recommends you try at Tesse in West Hollywood. And don’t forget the cocktails.
Read the story5 minAfter the floods
Now for a visit to Nebraska, which is struggling to recover from last month’s heavy rainfall and record-high river levels. The devastation from the floods is so widespread, you can see it from outer space.
Read the story12 minIndian-ish
Food writer Priya Krishna has dined and hobnobbed with an enviable list of culinary jetsetters.
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