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Laurie Ochoa

Reporter · US

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Sep 27, 2026
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Jul 5, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Laurie Ochoa

    The nation's best pastrami? Find it at Langer's Deli, this year's L.A. Times Gold Award winner (opens the original)

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    This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred It’s just before the midweek lunch rush at Langer’s Deli and owner Norm Langer is behind the already-busy sandwich counter inspecting a stack of newly sliced rye bread. With him is Jaime Castaneda, a longtime manager, trusted counterman and one of the secret weapons Langer deploys to ensure the deli’s famous pastrami is hand-cut with speed and p

  2. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · Laurie Ochoa

    Look what happens when restaurants lower prices for two weeks (opens the original)

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    See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred The Dine LA effect when prices drop, plus the city’s hottest new bar, farmers market therapy for our cooking editor and a new documentary about the staff of the World Trade Center restaurant Windows on the World, which was destroyed on 9/11. I’m Laurie Ochoa, general manager of L.A. Times Food, with Tasting Notes. During what is normally one of the slowest times of the year for restaurants — a late August weeknight — I walked int

  3. Article · Aug 11, 2026 · Laurie Ochoa

    Why the facts of Anthony Bourdain's life were less relevant to his biopic makers than emotional truth (opens the original)

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    This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred In the second film of the summer that smooths the rough edges of a complicated man, we meet the future chef and global TV star Anthony Bourdain at age 19, blustering through a comically pretentious fellowship proposal for the dour-faced members of a Vassar College faculty committee. At first, this young Bourdain is easy to imagine as a slightly

  4. Article · Aug 4, 2026 · Laurie Ochoa

    McDonald’s McGriddles vs. the McMuffin. 'The Bear' says one is Michelin-star worthy (opens the original)

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    See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred Breakfast you can eat with one hand, the making of the ultimate birthday cake plus a viral tote bag. I’m Laurie Ochoa, general manager of L.A. Times Food, with Tasting Notes. The gastronomy drama “The Bear,” which officially comes to an end this week on FX (though it’s been streaming in full on Hulu), opens its final season in full stress mode: an ominous rainstorm, a car accident, a plumbing system about to burst, the near finan

  5. Article · Jul 5, 2026 · Laurie Ochoa

    The best cinnamon bun I've ever eaten and more reasons why we travel (opens the original)

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    See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred I’m Laurie Ochoa, general manager of L.A. Times Food, with a packed summer vacation edition of Tasting Notes. Norway is not only the land of the Viking Row, one of the most captivating national fandom displays to emerge during this year’s World Cup — and certain to be seen when Erling Haaland and the Martin Ødegaard-led team battle five-time champs Brazil. Norway is also home to one of the world’s greatest cinnamon rolls. Until I

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