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Los Angeles has the most dynamic restaurant scene in America; it is one of the world’s great centers of dining.
With the Tasting Notes newsletter, our restaurant experts share insights and off-the-cuff takes on where they’re eating right now.
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Daniel Hernandez on the meals that changed his mind about “fancy” dining, plus his new role as host of our upcoming L.A. Omnivore newsletter.
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The Tasting Notes Team
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Laurie Ochoa is general manager of Food at the Los Angeles Times.
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Bill Addison is the restaurant critic of the Los Angeles Times.