Alma, One of L.A.’s Most Celebrated Restaurants, Will Close at the End of October
"Short of continuing to roll the boulder up the hill, we were going to destroy our staff and ourselves."
By Sierra TishgartAlma
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How One Acclaimed Restaurant Went From Critical Darling to Almost Broke in Just a Couple of Years
Writers called L.A.'s Alma the country's best new restaurant. Now it needs $40,000 just to stay open. Chef Ari Taymor explains what happened.
By Sierra TishgartHow L.A.’s Ari Taymor and NYC’s Mads Refslund Mastered the Long-Distance Chef Collaboration
"If you don't have the passion, I think you should stop working as a chef."
By Sierra TishgartL.A. Chef Ari Taymor: Why the Foie Gras Ban Was an ‘Absolute Sham’
"We didn't start serving foie until the ban."
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L.A.’s Ari Taymor to Host Dinner at Beach Plum Restaurant on Martha’s Vineyard
Taymor will likely be looking for wild sea-beans and stinging nettles to serve.
By Rob Patronite and Robin RaisfeldNonsense Names: The Rise of Restaurant Gibberish
Estela, Piora, Contra, All'onda, Narcissa, blah, blah, blah,
By Sierra TishgartThe Other Critics: Wells Takes Telepan Local to Task; Ryan Sutton Does Dim Sum at Má Pêche
Plus: Reviews of Gato, the Writing Room, and more.
By Brennan CarleyAri Taymor Would Rather You Didn’t Instagram Your Dinner
Just put the iPhone down.
By Alan Sytsma16 Strong Reactions to the Times Magazine’s Teen Chef Cover-Story
"I suggest you get some therapy, deal with those bullying impulses," writes Alma chef Ari Taymor.
By Clint RaineyChef Ari Taymor Eats Whole Tuna Head at Roberta’s, Gets ‘Borderline Blackout’ at Contra
"Then I went to Minetta Tavern for Scotch and a chocolate souffle."
By Sierra TishgartAlma’s Ari Taymor Cooking at Contra Next Month
The L.A.-based Taymor is a rising star chef.
By Hugh MerwinBon Appétit Unveils Its 10 Best New Restaurants
Aska, Fat Rice, and Saison made the cut.
By Sierra TishgartTwelve Outstanding L.A. Bars and Restaurants Bottling Their Own Booze and Sodas
Pinot noir, natural sodas, sake, and bottle-conditioned cocktails are available across L.A. from some of our favorite places to eat.
By Hadley TomickiWhat to Eat at MSG, Popping Up Weekly at Brick House in Venice
Alma may have left Venice for Downtown, but now a whole bunch of its crew is back.
By Hadley TomickiRodell Labels Alma A Gem; Gold Gobbles Fish Heads at Hunan Mao
Down in the O.C., Brad A. Johnson squeezes into The Cellar in San Clemente.
By Hadley TomickiDerrick de Jesus Moving MSG Pop-Up To Venice
The chef is making ramen for a main course.
By Hadley TomickiWhat's On Alma's Wine List Now That It's Approved For Booze
The offerings come from a global mash-up of progressive, natural wine-makers.
By Hadley TomickiAlma's Derrick de Jesus Popping Up With MSG at City Sip
The chef will prepare an American menu of vegetable and seafood-based dishes with an Asian angle.
By Hadley TomickiNominate Your Favorite Chefs For The James Beard Awards
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By Tony ChenSeoul Sausage Wins The Great Food Truck Race; $45 Tasting Menu Every Tuesday at Alma
The Korean sausage truck opens its brick and mortar this Saturday.
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