When you walk into an English pub, Sunday Night Football probably shouldn't be playing on the flat screens. Read more...
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Westwood Village features several Persian cuisines.
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October 31, 12:20 am
B-sides: _Music artists say no to streaming sites_
Three things are certain in life: death, taxes and Coldplay's popularity. Read more...
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October 27, 11:49 pm
Global Grub: Flavors of Belize offers treats that pack heat
Located at 1271 S. La Brea Ave., Flavors of Belize is run by a short, vibrant woman named Diamine Pariente who chats with guests and says things like "You girls look 16." Read more...
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The menu at Flavors of Belize includes salbute (shredded chicken topped with cabbage on a fried tortilla) and garnache (refried beans, tomato and onion sauce and strong Dutch cheese on a fried corn tortilla).
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October 26, 1:19 am
Visiting Venice, L.A.’s cultural hotspot
I'm convinced that there's nowhere quite like Venice. It's a cultural mecca for all things quirky and the people-watching capital of Los Angeles "“ if not the state. Read more...
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October 24, 12:27 am
B-sides: Broken music bands are better off apart
The breakup of a favorite band is a sad thing. In fact, it may be a sadder event for fans of the band than for the band itself. Read more...
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October 21, 12:29 am
Columnist eats at Simpang Asia, an Indonesian restaurant that becomes an instant favorite
This week I found myself in the all-too-familiar situation of trying to find a restaurant open late at night. Read more...
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The nasi uduk is a rice dish served with turmeric yellow fried chicken, tofu, scrambled, shredded eggs and sayur asem (tamarind vegetable soup) served at Simpang Asia.
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October 17, 12:08 am
B-sides: _Nominee list for 2011 American Music Awards does not reflect current talent_
There's a lot of talent on the list, but parts of it look eerily familiar to the list from last year's American Music Awards. Read more...