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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has terminated the license of its Southern California franchisee, Great Circle Family Foods. The company operates 28 Krispy Kreme outlets in Southern California.
Termination of the franchise license means that effective immediately, Great Circle can no longer operate its stores as Krispy Kreme outlets, Laura Smith, [...]

Get your pho thai fix now because Golden Deli will be closed from Jan. 10 to Feb. 10.

 
 
 
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LA Weekly’s Jonathan Gold has his Counter Intelligence sights set on mail order delicacies this week. For salami, bacon and chocolate lovers, it’s a must-read. Link.
In the same issue there’s also a Style Council column on New Year’s Eve party drink recipes. Until this morning I can’t say [...]

A brand new Marukai marketplace, formally known as Marukai Pacific Market, celebrated its grand opening this weekend.

After a long time away, an la.foodblogger realizes that India Sweets & Spices in Glendale has really come into its own.

By all accounts opening a new restaurant in Los Angeles can be a harrowing experience. Bryce Rademan and Robert Wicklund planned to open Spitz, a small Spanish kebab shop, in Eagle Rock this September. Their plans have been waylayed by unpredictable obstacles and costly disappointments.

Former Los Angeles Times dining section editor Ruth Reichl pacted with HBO to produce a half-hour comedy based on her memoirs as a food writer. But who will play her and who will play Jonathan Gold?

This stunning tortilla breaks the molcajete with its new determination of molecular dimensions, enh? As if we need further proof that photoelectric effects taste better with frijoles negro and a cold Bojemia.