
Noma’s highly anticipated Los Angeles pop‑up lost its three main financial sponsors—American Express, Resy and Blackbird—just a day before opening, after renewed abuse allegations against co‑founder René Redzepi. The accusations, detailed in a New York Times investigation and amplified by former staff, prompted the sponsors to withdraw and offer refunds. Blackbird pledged to donate its ticket proceeds to worker‑rights groups, while protests organized by One Fair Wage and former employees are slated for opening night. Despite the fallout, the 16‑week dinner series remains scheduled to launch in Silver Lake.
Carolynn Carreño shares a turkey chili recipe that transforms lean ground turkey into a rich, beef‑like stew by using duck fat, caramelized tomato paste, and tomatillo salsa. The method emphasizes heavy vegetable reduction, extensive spice blooming, and a generous bean...
Bevel Coffee, a former pop‑up, opened its first permanent 600‑sq‑ft storefront on Allen Avenue in Altadena. Owner Kevin Mejia serves a Honduran‑Ethiopian espresso blend roasted in his garage, alongside matcha lattes, loose‑leaf teas, and pastries from Bakers Kneaded. The opening...
Bloom Ranch, a 250‑acre property in Acton, became Los Angeles County’s largest Black‑owned farm when podiatric surgeon Dr. Bill Releford bought it in 2023. The pesticide‑free operation grows collards, kale, peaches and a variety of herbs, while offering guided tours,...
Presidents Day flash‑flood warnings inundated three Los Angeles eateries, forcing Gritz N’ Wafflez, Sala Coffee & Wine Bar, and Valley Grounds Coffee to halt service. Gritz alone anticipates $25‑30 k in repair costs and a similar amount in lost revenue, while...

Chef Joseph "Joe" Randall, celebrated as the “Dean of Southern Cooking,” died on Feb. 14 at age 79. Over a five‑decade career he championed Black chefs, founded the African American Chefs Hall of Fame in 1993, and opened culinary schools in...