Food
Chef Jordan Kahn of Vespertine, Meteora and Destroyer makes Cubano sandwiches with crispy-skin pork belly, mojo rub, pickles, mustard and Swiss cheese.
Sept. 4, 2024
The groundbreaking fine-dining restaurant Vespertine reopened with a new menu and vision and now two Michelin stars. What’s next for chef Jordan Kahn?
Sept. 5, 2024
Chefs drop by the L.A. Times Kitchen to show dishes that are simple enough for home cooks but also spark ideas, reveal new techniques and tap into creativity.
This creamy, fruity milkshake made with mamey is the perfect accompaniment to a Cubano sandwich.
Make these crispy, golden, salty plantain chips from L.A. chef Jordan Kahn of Vespertine, Meteora and Destroyer.
Science & Medicine
To improve survival for esophageal cancer patients, researchers are using artificial intelligence to improve screening for the disease.
Sept. 16, 2024
Entertainment & Arts
Icelandic Danish artist Olafur Eliasson’s eye-grabbing creations prove exhilarating at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. Lucky for us, the artist shows how the smoke and mirrors work.
Sept. 17, 2024
Plus, hopeful signs that we are seeing the start of a turnaround for L.A. restaurants, Hello Kitty’s L.A. cafe debut, Oki Dog’s West Hollywood farewell and more in this week’s Tasting Notes.
Sept. 7, 2024
Jordan Kahn of Vespertine, Meteora and Destroyer turns crisp-skinned pork belly into a cheesy Cubano sandwich with Gruyère, pickles and mustard.
In a tough restaurant economy, L.A. chefs are opening ambitious restaurants. Are we seeing the start of a turnaround?