Persian food comes in many different shapes and sizes, and not all of it is meatless, posing a challenge for vegetarians and vegans who are hesitant to try new Persian dishes. Read more...
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October 23, 12:36 am
Q&A: Judd Winick shares ‘storyboards’ behind ‘Pedro and Me’
In 1994, a young cartoonist named Judd Winick entered the cast of MTV’s “The Real World: San Francisco.” It was there he met Pedro Zamora, a young AIDS educator and fellow cast member who made waves as one of the first openly gay, HIV-positive Cuban men on television. Read more...
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October 23, 12:33 am
Kevin Aiello climbs up to head chef position at Bruin Plate
While Captain Jack Sparrow may have boasted a diet of pure rum on the screen, Johnny Depp needed real food to get him through his long days on set. Read more...
Photo: Kevin Aiello has risen through the ranks within various eating facilities to become the new head chef of Bruin Plate, the newest dining hall on the Hill open to the public.
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October 22, 12:00 am
The Veg Heads: Westwood’s innovative veggie burgers
As vegetarians, when we go to a new restaurant, we often scan the menu quickly while silently praying that there’s something we can eat. And often, the veggie burger is there at the bottom of the menu to save the day. Read more...
Photo: Chabuya’s miso ramen is made from vegetable-based broth, served with fresh vegetables and topped with garlic flakes.
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October 21, 12:12 am
Flavors of Westwood: Local restaurants boast rich histories
A line stretches out of the door of a dim, chandelier-lit restaurant, where an assembly line of chefs expertly tosses pizza dough and tops the pies with colorful vegetables, chunky tomato sauce and assorted meats according to each customer’s preference. Read more...
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October 21, 12:00 am
Flavors of Westwood: Local restaurants boast rich histories
BY SHREYA AIYAR Bruin contributor [email protected] A line stretches out of the door of a dim, chandelier-lit restaurant, where an assembly line of chefs expertly tosses pizza dough and tops the pies with colorful vegetables, chunky tomato sauce and assorted meats according to each customer’s preference. Read more...
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October 16, 12:00 am
UCLA alumnus balances wildlife themes in book ‘Humans Need Three Hands’
When asked to provide an author headshot for his new book, “Humans Need Three Hands,” park ranger-turned-author Jaya Drats refused. “A regular, serious author shot is opposed to what the whole book is about,” said Drats, a 1987 UCLA alumnus. Read more...