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One of Venice’s Most Romantic Restaurants is Hiding in Plain Sight

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By Elina Shatkin Verified
| Resy
Discover restaurants to love. Close Discover restaurants to love. Close All photos courtesy of Barrique The Rundown   Los Angeles By Elina Shatkin, a journalist, writer, and podcast producer based in Los Angeles. She was a restaurant critic for LA Weekly, a staff writer at the Los Angeles Times, and currently helps produce Good Food for KCRW. Published: Aug. 26, 2026 Barrique doesn’t announce itself.
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LA buzzes for South Korea versus Mexico World Cup match

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By Elina Shatkin Verified
| Here & Now Anytime Verified
LA buzzes for South Korea versus Mexico World Cup match Play04:49 Download Audio Embed on your website Close× Copy the code below to embed the WBUR audio player on your site <iframe width="100%" height="124" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://player.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/18/south-korea-mexico-world-cup"></iframe> Copy embed code June 18, 2026 Los Angeles has been home to large Mexican and Korean communities for generations.
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The Muddled History and Enduring Appeal of the Hamburger

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By Elina Shatkin Verified
| Palm Springs Life Verified
Ahh, the hamburger. It’s one of America’s most ubiquitous and adaptable dishes. It might begin as a sizzling patty smashed into the flat-top at the local greasy spoon, or a thick puck with suet in the grind and bacon jam as an accessory. You don’t have to choose. The burger can go high or low, and you can love both. Like pizza, one of its charms is that even when it’s bad, it’s still pretty good.
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