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: Brizo Bar and GrillBrizo Bar and Grill
This is my official 2022 review glow-up for Brizo Bar and Grill—and let me just say… this place understood the assignment.…
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Read More: The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino MakerThe Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker
I came for lunch and left emotionally attached. First of all—FREE parking at Sunset Plaza?? In LA?? I almost ordered dessert…
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Read More: Hansen’s CakesHansen’s Cakes
I’ve been ordering cakes from Hansen’s Cakes for years, but this floral basket moment? Oh… she’s the main character,…
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Read More: The Red ChickzThe Red Chickz
I went to The Red Chickz today because a friend said “you HAVE to go” and honestly… they were not dramatic enough. The hype?…
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Read More: PinguiniPinguini
We had dinner at Pinguini last night with another couple, and let me just say… this meal was a bit of a journey. We started out…
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Read More: Pinguini
Pinguini
We had dinner at Pinguini last night with another couple, and let me just say… this meal was a bit of a journey. We started out…
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Read More: El Segundo Slice and PintEl Segundo Slice and Pint
Let me start where it matters: the customer service was elite. The person taking my order patiently walked me through the…
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Read More: Creamy BoysCreamy Boys
I’m in a full-blown New Zealand state of mind 🇳🇿✨ Murphy the Doodle and I pulled into El Segundo for pizza… but plot twist: …
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Read More: Hokey PokeyHokey Pokey
I went into Hokey Pokey in Century City thinking I’d just “try a scoop” like a normal person… and left fully committed to a …
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Read More: Gott’s RoadsideGott’s Roadside
🚨 BREAKING: I just had one of the best burgers of my life… and it came with a SIDE OF GARLIC FRIES THAT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL 🚨 I’ve…
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Read More: Cache CafeCache Cafe
This adorable little café sits on the promenade behind the AMLI apartments in Marina del Rey, and it’s basically the kind…
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Read More: Wood and WaterWood and Water
PSA: If you live anywhere near Wood and Water and haven’t eaten there yet, you’re making a terrible life decision. Wood and…
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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…