When exams, homework, adult responsibilities and extracurriculars get too much for students, food with some close friends is the solution. Luckily at First Fridays, the options for what foods to choose are endless. Venice streets are lined with 20 to 30 trucks every first Friday of the month starting at 5 p.m. with food options including Thai, Southern Soul, French, … [Read more...] about Venice First Fridays Brings New Food to the Table
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Food, Filters and Photos: How Instagram Impacts the Way We Eat
Photos by Terra Atwood Perched atop a chair in her dining room, senior Hannah Cooper leans over the table to get the perfect picture of her meal. “She does this all the time,” her roommate, senior Mary Mattingly said. “I’m not allowed to eat until she’s taken a picture.” Cooper, a Nutrition major, runs the Instagram account @califoodielifestyle in her spare time. "I … [Read more...] about Food, Filters and Photos: How Instagram Impacts the Way We Eat
To Zoodles and Beyond
Photo by Justina Huang Remember the controversy with Libby's Zoodles? In case you have no idea what I am referring to, a canned pasta label received buzz when a mother wrote to the company and complained about the palm tree resembling a phallus. Today, I am introducing a different kind of zoodle. Short for "zucchini noodles," it is exactly what you think it is. Take … [Read more...] about To Zoodles and Beyond
Authentic Cuban cuisine provides perfect affordable option
As a Cuban-American, food is a big part of my culture and my identity. Whenever I feel stressed, I crave Cuban food. Specifically, I crave my grandmother’s cooking. She always used to say, “Food is life. Food is love. What is life without food and love?” So take it from a true Cubana, Versailles is authentic Cuban cuisine. Versailles has four locations: Encino, Downtown … [Read more...] about Authentic Cuban cuisine provides perfect affordable option
Eat Happy at Blue Cow Kitchen
Photo by Corina Mun Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, the Blue Cow Kitchen, which recently opened its doors, offers burgers and sandwiches as its specialties. Though my friend and I went without reservations on a bustling Friday evening, we were seated almost immediately. We opted to eat indoors, which allowed our eyes to take in the atmosphere: dim lighting, … [Read more...] about Eat Happy at Blue Cow Kitchen