A few years ago a cousin from the east coast came to visit family here in Los Angeles. In between finding things to do in LA and creating new familial memories, she raised a question that would eventually become a debate. Her: You gotta have bodegas in Los Angeles. It’s a major city. Me: We
Last month during the Los Angeles Times’ month-long event, Food Bowl, the publication held a variety of insightful interviews and dinners to raise awareness about food waste, hunger, and sustainability. As a part of the numerous programs available, one I attended was a discussion pastrami. Maybe it didn’t have the social appeal and community focus