Artisans – Foodzooka

Casa Welcomes You For Homemade Mexican Cuisine

Drew Rivetty — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 21:48:39 +0000

An overflowing plate of meat and vegetables over blue corn tortillas with a side of cactus. To Brisa Lopez, that’s a typical home-cooked meal. And similar reflections of home are abundant throughout the menus for Brisa’s pop-up and catering business, simply known as Casa. For Casa, the sense of home is grounded in two places […]

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Calamaki Puts A Greek Spin On Rotisserie And Skewers

Drew Rivetty — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 20:00:57 +0000

At the Altadena Farmers Market, the alluring smell of charcoal and mesquite reaches a crescendo at the Calamaki booth, where an orchestra of flavorfully grilled meats, seafoods, and veggies greets your appetite with a smoky embrace. Just over a year ago, Chef Kostas Katsaros started Calamaki with a small kebab grill that he covered with […]

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Two Doughs Delivers The Oven & Fires Up Fresh Pizzas

Drew Rivetty — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 18:00:00 +0000

Two Doughs Pizza Co. is an artisanal mobile pizza caterer dedicated to crafting crusts through thick and thin, literally. The name reflects its two distinct styles of pizza dough: A sourdough thin crust that’s altogether airy, chewy, and crisp, and a Sicilian thick crust that creates a rich platform of bready indulgence. As a roaming […]

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Pocho Pops Plays It Cool Creating Natural Paletas

Drew Rivetty — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:20:42 +0000

There’s a poetic sense of harmony in enjoying a Pocho Pops paleta at a farmers market, where you’re surrounded by displays of the same fresh fruits that you can taste in these refreshingly artisanal Mexican ice pops. Popsicle enthusiasts often don’t know what paletas are before they visit Pocho Pops and recognize the frozen treats […]

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The Mission Barbeque Grills Generously

Drew Rivetty — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 17:25:49 +0000

Barbeque famously brings people together to enjoy hearty feasts made with effort and expertise. As a family-run business, The Mission Barbeque aims to add even more meaning to their skillfully grilled meats as a means to help feed the needy in the local community. The Mission Barbeque started bringing juicy, smoky, fall-off-the-bone barbeque classics and […]

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Big Grandma’s Kitchen Gives Pupusas & Yuca Fries A Crisp Edge Around Altadena

Drew Rivetty — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:30:50 +0000

At the heart of Big Grandma’s Kitchen is a pupusa recipe that’s made its way from El Salvador to Los Angeles through three generations of grandmas. Now in the hands of Chef Guillermo Lima, the family recipe for these savory stuffed corncakes has ventured beyond the home kitchen to local farmers markets and events. “This […]

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Cobblermania Is Just Getting Warmed Up

Drew Rivetty — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 18:00:13 +0000

When you’re compelled to forage through farmers markets for freshly made cobblers, you know you’ve got Cobblermania. Shae Seward, creator and owner of Cobblermania, has been fueling cobbler fanaticism at Los Angeles farmers markets and food festivals for over 10 years. If you add up all the seasonal variations and multi-fruit combinations, Shae cobbles together […]

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Energy Bee Farm Hums Through 50 Years Of Raw Honey Busyness

Drew Rivetty — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 23:32:30 +0000

As you hover through the farmers market, the yellow banner at the Energy Bee Farm stand will lead you to a sweet discovery. Beekeeper Jeff Erb and his family have kept busy collecting and selling prized batches of pure hive-to-jar honey across Los Angeles area markets for more than half a century. It’s a sticky […]

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Squadros Hint At The Many Sides Of East Side Eats LA

Drew Rivetty — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 17:00:36 +0000

East Side Eats LA is out to corner the market with savory squared bundles that are part empanada, part samosa, and uniquely named “Squadros.” These hybrid meal pockets packed with farm fresh fillings are a new creation from East Side Eats LA co-owners and chefs, Jose Vazquez and Shruti Patel. “The entire idea behind Squadros […]

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Fried Out Dishes Out Fries…With A Side Of Burgers

Drew Rivetty — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 17:47:36 +0000

When a side of french fries commands more cravings than most main entrees, it may be up for a promotion. Fried Out has set out to give fries an upgrade from finger food to forkworthy meal, topped with specialty sauces and locally sourced ingredients. “Many of our fries are entree inspired and include fresh produce […]

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