Mary Beth Sheridan details how drug cartels in Mexico have begun extorting tortilla vendors. Stef Ferrari raises a glass to stuzzichini, Italian bites served during aperitivo. LA Times restaurant critic Bill Addison reviews Baroo, which he recently named Restaurant of the Year. Julia Sarreal pores over yerba mate, an iconic South American beverage that has been revered and vilified. Catherine Roberts reports on pesticide residues lurking in 59 common fruits and vegetables.
Tortilla extortion, Italian snacks, LA Times Restaurant of the Year
At Baroo, chef Kwang Uh uses innovative techniques with recognizable Korean influences in dishes that might include scallops, minari, seaweed gelee, and rice puff. Photo by Wonho Lee.
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