February 23, 2010

0 Wrapper's Delight

The tamal is a worldly creation, with a common anatomy—a corn­husk or banana leaf wrapped around a sweet or savory fill­ing—and variations aplenty from the Philippines, Greece, Vietnam and beyond. But Angelenos’ primary experience with ta...

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Filed Under: Food

February 23, 2010

0 L.A. Cocktails: Parting Shots

Next time you’re pouring top-tier tequila, line up a selection of piquant sangritas (literal translation: “little blood”). Each toothsome nonalcoholic companion acts as a palate cleanser between hits of the peppery agave spirit. by Wyatt Pea...

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Filed Under: Spirits