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: Bru’s WiffleBru’s Wiffle
We hadn’t hit Bru’s Wiffle in almost a decade (RIP Marina del Rey location, gone but not forgotten by my stomach), so we ventured…
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Read More: Courage BagelsCourage Bagels
Yesterday Murphy the Doodle and I made the pilgrimage to Silver Lake for one reason and one reason only: Courage Bagels.…
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Read More: John O’GroatsJohn O’Groats
I swung into John O’ Groats after way too long of an absence and immediately questioned all my life choices, because why did…
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Read More: Lodge BreadLodge Bread
At Lodge Bread Company, they bake sourdough that’s both wildly delicious and just the right amount of nerdy. They lean into…
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Read More: Langer’sLanger’s
We battled Los Angeles traffic like warriors of hunger, navigating our Tesla chariot straight to that sacred intersection…
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Langer’s
We battled Los Angeles traffic like warriors of hunger, navigating our Tesla chariot straight to that sacred intersection…
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Read More: Daniel’s BagelsDaniel’s Bagels
Did a very important carb investigation today at Daniel’s Bagels over on 3400 Overland—the spot where master bagel wizard…
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Read More: The StandThe Stand
If you ever need proof that the universe wants you to eat well, just bring two dogs to The Stand in Calabasas on a sunny afternoon.…
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Read More: Reddi Chick Rotisserie and BBQReddi Chick Rotisserie and BBQ
Today I lunched with one of my besties at one of our forever favorite haunts: the Brentwood Country Mart. I like most of the…
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Read More: PopUp BagelsPopUp Bagels
I finally made it to PopUp Bagels, and let me just say… I understand religion now. First things first: go on a weekday. I walked…
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Read More: Layla BagelsLayla Bagels
Who stands out in the rain on a Saturday morning waiting in line for a bagel?✨ Absolutely everyone at Layla’s. ✨And honestly?…
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Read More: La PugliaLa Puglia
We started with a lovely Sauvignon Blanc and Arnold Palmers (balance ✨), then dove straight into happiness. The panzerotto—folded,…
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Read More: Two Keys BakeryTwo Keys Bakery
Have you ever eaten lunch at record speed because dessert was calling your name like a siren song? Same. And apparently, …