Creole Grilled Cheese & Gluten Free Soul Food: Chef’s Night Out in LA with My Two Cents

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Alisa Reynolds—owner and chef of Mid-City LA’s health-conscious soul food haven My Two Cents—takes us out for a night of hitting up her favorite hidden gems across the city. With friends and LA creatives Steven Gerstein and Mayasha Long along for the ride, our first stop is Canelé in Atwater Village for Mediterranean-inspired farmers’ market fare where the standout dish is a delectable salted branzino. Next up is an obligatory taco session at La Otra Escuela Taquería in Beverly Grove for—wait for it—branzino tacos. Finally, the trio swings by Bar Stella in Sunset Junction for a few rounds of St. Germain champagne cocktails, whiskey shots, and cigs. (“Sorry, Mom!”) Back at My Two Cents, Chef Alisa whips up the Creole-inspired snack that everyone craves at 2AM: fried shrimp grilled cheese. Yes, please.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

MUNCHIES Presents: Interview with a REAL Pot Dealer

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As the owner of Soy—the only Turkish company making copper and silver pots and pans completely by hand—Emir Ali Enç is responsible for everything from sourcing raw materials and meeting with international distributors to getting his hands dirty in the workshop when production needs to speed up. With a waiting list of two months and clients including oligarchs, Middle Eastern royals, and Michelin-starred chefs, Soy’s operation has never been better. Get ready to spend the day with the busiest pot dealer in Istanbul.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!