Welcome to LA Born and Bread!
I’m Karen! As a native Angeleno I grew up loving the city’s iconic food scene, from old-school fine dining spots like Scandia and Chasen’s to hidden gems and taco trucks. What started as a childhood love for fancy meals turned into a lifelong hunt for great food at any price. Through every chapter of life, LA’s flavors have kept me inspired—and now I’m sharing that journey with you.
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Read More: Burger LoungeBurger Lounge
Last night’s dinner plan was what we like to call “the Murphy Method”—wait until everyone is hungry, then go somewhere that…
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Read More: The Serving SpoonThe Serving Spoon
My friend and I rolled into The Serving Spoon this morning after reading the LA Times hype, fully prepared to investigate…
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Read More: Cha Cha ChickenCha Cha Chicken
I Finally Tried This Santa Monica Spot After Driving Past It for 30 Years… and Now I’m Mad at Myself 🍗🌴 You know that restaurant…
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Read More: Max and Helen’sMax and Helen’s
I told myself I would wait until the hype around Max & Helen’s died down before going. Reader, the hype did not …
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Read More: Augie’s On MainAugie’s On Main
We strutted into Augie’s on Main fresh from the Farmers Market, feeling very Santa Monica chic — and Murphy the Doodle immediately…
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Read More: Augie’s On Main
Augie’s On Main
We strutted into Augie’s on Main fresh from the Farmers Market, feeling very Santa Monica chic — and Murphy the Doodle immediately…
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Read More: All’ Antico VinaioAll’ Antico Vinaio
I was really excited to try All’ Antico Vinaio – Los Angeles after hearing so much hype. We stopped in for lunch…
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Read More: Sadaf Modern Persian CusineSadaf Modern Persian Cusine
Last night we ventured to Sadaf – Encino, a modern Persian restaurant with multiple locations and, apparently, …
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Read More: All About the CinnamonAll About the Cinnamon
Straight outta West Philly, two hip-hop-loving creatives turned a pandemic cinnamon bun craving into a full-blown sugar…
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Read More: Manhattan Beach CreameryManhattan Beach Creamery
If happiness had a street address in Manhattan Beach, it would absolutely be Manhattan Beach Creamery. I walked in thinking,…
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Read More: Joe’s PizzaJoe’s Pizza
Last night we secured what I can only describe as a legitimate slice of New York pizza — no plane ticket required. It was a brisk…
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Read More: Hibye CoffeeHibye Coffee
As part of my very serious responsibilities as a Yelp Elite Black (you’re welcome, Westlake Village), I visited Hibye Coffee…
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Read More: Pantry Coffee +madhappyPantry Coffee +madhappy
Drove over to Melrose & Robertson to try Pantry Coffee after multiple “you HAVE to go” texts — and fine, everyone was …