Columnist · March 26, 2026
I was lucky enough to read an early copy of Caro Claire Burke’s debut novel, Yesteryear, and I’ve been counting the days until its April release so I can talk […]
Columnist · March 26, 2026
Chef Evan Funke is a meticulous chef whose handmade pasta-based culinary vision explores Italian regional traditions. He first came to acclaim in 2013 with the now defunct Bucato, in the […]
Columnist · March 26, 2026
Paradise: There are two seasons of this sci-fi thriller on Prime Video. Created by Dan Fogelman of “This Is Us” fame, and starring a cast of Sterling K. Brown, Julianne […]
Columnist · February 26, 2026
A new Japanese restaurant recently joined the growing collection of eateries flanking the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue. (See “Stunning pan-Asian restaurant encourages romance—and good eating,” January […]
Columnist · February 26, 2026
Welcome to Something’s Cooking, a new monthly food column where I cook with the seasons, letting what’s around us locally guide what ends up on the table. I’m Jai Dattani. […]
Columnist · January 29, 2026
Let’s play Jeopardy; I’ll give you the clue, you come up with the question. Ready? The answer is, $165 billion. If you guessed “How much money was wagered on sports […]