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A man and a woman smile at each other while dining al fresco on a beautiful restaurant patio, while their golden doodle dog lies peacefully on a mat at their feet.
Discovery

Important Rules for Dog-Friendly Dining in LA

October 26, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

The real rules for dog-friendly dining in LA: what California law actually allows, how to spot a genuinely dog-friendly patio, and where to go with a large dog.

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A side-by-side photo comparison. On the left, a Neapolitan-style pizza topped with prosciutto and a sunny-side-up egg sits on a wooden table near a pizza oven. On the right, a white bowl of tagliatelle bolognese is garnished with herbs, placed next to a leather notebook and a sleek black pen.
Dining

Pizzana vs. Uovo: How They Actually Compare

October 20, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

Pizzana's Neo-Neapolitan pizza in Brentwood vs. Uovo, the Santa Monica pasta spot flying noodles in daily from Bologna. Here's how they compare.

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A wooden platter featuring two falafel wraps, grilled chicken skewers with bell peppers, a side salad with lemon wedges, creamy hummus topped with chickpeas, and a red dipping sauce, set on a restaurant table with a blurred interior background.
Dining

Pita Bar & Grill Los Angeles: Our Family’s Sunday Spot

September 29, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

Pita Bar & Grill was our family's go-to Sunday spot in Los Angeles for falafel, fries, and hummus. It has since closed, but here's why we loved it.

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A chef in a white apron uses a wooden pizza peel to remove a fresh pepperoni and basil pizza from a traditional brick wood-fired oven with a visible roaring flame inside.
Dining

The Important Pizza Crust at Pizzana

September 21, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

Pizzana has a slow-fermented crust that sets it apart from every pizzeria in Los Angeles. Here's what to order, which location to pick, and why it's worth it.

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A scoop of raspberry ice cream in a waffle cone, from Ginger's Divine Ice Creams on the Westside of Los Angeles
Dining

Ginger’s Divine Ice Creams: Worth a Stop, Not a Special Trip

September 15, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

Ginger's Divine Ice Creams is a small, family-run shop in Mar Vista with pastry-chef flavors. Here's what to order and whether it's worth the trip.

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