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Kate Mayer

Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Jiro Dreams of Sushi

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Ever since the 2011 documentary "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" was released, Sukiyabashi Jiro, the restaurant and its 87 year old master sushi chef, Jiro Ono have become world famous. The original branch helmed by Jiro and his oldest son, as well as the second branch, a mirror image of the first location, and run by Jiro's youngest son, Takashi, are Michelin starred[...]
A Taste of Cambodia

A Taste of Cambodia

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Cambodia is a mystical, breathtaking and adventurous country. It is well known for both its impressive Angkor temples just outside Siem Reap and its tragically recent past at the hands of Pol Pot, whose dictatorial rule led to the death of approximately 25% of the population in the 1970s. Despite this horror, the Cambodian people are some of the most welcomi[...]
Neighborhood Feature: Sawtelle Blvd

Neighborhood Feature: Sawtelle Blvd

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As an Asian food mecca, Sawtelle Blvd. is colloquially referred to as Little Osaka by Angelenos. Located just west of the 405 Freeway, Sawtelle Blvd’s delicious stretch of eateries and Japanese influenced stores generally spans from Santa Monica Blvd. to Olympic Blvd. This handful of blocks boasts a plethora of restaurants ranging almost every spectrum of Ja[...]
Japanese noodles: what they are and how to eat them

Japanese noodles: what they are and how to eat them

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Japanese food is an exciting, odd and innovative mix of delicious flavors, textures, and regions. The 5th basic taste, umami, which means "a pleasant savory taste" was scientifically discovered in Japan, so their relationship with food is vast and intrinsic to their culture. From the freshest sushi in the world, to perfectly cooked rice, rich curries, tempur[...]
Infamous Party Islands

Infamous Party Islands

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Traveling the world in your youth is a spectacularly exciting rite of passage. It opens your eyes to people, places, cultures, and customs that are uniquely disparate from your own. Yet, in between sightseeing and absorbing the delightfully new surroundings, time should unquestionably be made for some fun. While most cities around the world can boast of exci[...]
Best local dishes by country

Best local dishes by country

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Experiencing a new country is intimately linked with food. The delicious, weird, new, gross and unknown are often part of any trip abroad. Every country has interesting and unique dishes that tend to exemplify its history, tastes and culture. Here is a list of a few standout meals to be found around the world. Argentina It is widely known that Argentinia[...]
Looking Forward Through The Past in Tokyo

Looking Forward Through The Past in Tokyo

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Japan is a country of ancient culture barreling into the future faster than the rest of us.  It is the world's third largest economy, extremely safe, and clean. Despite the generally high expense of a trip and the language barrier, Tokyo, Japan's capital, is undeniably fulfilling. As the world's most populous metropolitan area, Tokyo offers a plethora of [...]