Service Check
Eater LA checks in with chefs in the first six months of opening a restaurant.
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Don’t Tell Bernhard Mairinger That Lustig Isn’t Austrian Enough
Six months into the Austrian chef’s new Culver City restaurant, people keep complaining that it isn’t authentic
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A Top LA Sommelier Is Finally Making His Mental Health a Priority
Michael Scribner found himself at a breaking point, experiencing daily panic attacks. The sommelier talks about finding balance in his mental health journey one shift at a time
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LA’s Most Exciting New Omakase Embraces Its Korean Japanese Duality
Six months in, Sonagi chef Daniel Son shares his passion for seasonal fish and innovative flavors
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The Real LA Hurricane Is Happening Nightly at Poltergeist
Seven months in, the frenetic Echo Park restaurant is a swirling storm of color, flavor, and ideas — and there are no guarantees of landing on solid ground
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How Leona’s Sushi House Lured the Michelin Guide Just Four Months After Opening
A veteran restaurateur and sushi chef bring recognition to a Studio City space
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Kato Already Has One Michelin Star. Chef Jon Yao Wants More — But Only on His Terms.
It’s all about "honest"-to-goodness Taiwanese cooking on the Downtown restaurant’s ever-evolving menu
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How Quarter Sheets Conquered LA, One Pan Pizza and Slab Cake at a Time
Aaron Lindell and Hannah Ziskin transformed their carb-heavy creation from a pandemic pop-up darling to a real restaurant
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Why Yangban Society’s Chefs Chose Casual LA Dining Over the Michelin Chase
Katianna and John Hong worked at the three-Michelin-starred Restaurant at Meadowood in Napa Valley before planting roots in Los Angeles
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Two Months In, All Day Baby in Silver Lake Sells Hundreds of Biscuits
The team behind Silver Lake’s white-hot diner discuss early wins and challenges and the future of all-day hours