On KCET: “How Everytable’s Restaurant Model Might Be a Solution for Food Deserts”

Food

by jeantrinh - January 27, 20170

On KCET, I write about Everytable — a restaurant with a revolutionary business model of charging different prices for its food based on the median income of each neighborhood — and possible solutions to the problem of food deserts. Read the full article on KCET.

On Thrillist: “10 People on the Moment They Became ‘Real Angelenos'”

Entertainment

by jeantrinh - January 27, 2017January 27, 20170

On Thrillist, I interview 10 people who talk about the moment when they realized they became full-fledged Angelenos. Read the full article on Thrillist.

On LA Weekly: “These Loaded-Potato Potstickers Are Your New Favorite Bar Food”

Food

by jeantrinh - January 27, 20170

On LA Weekly, I write about a new appetizer that we didn't know we wanted, but now realize we needed: loaded-potato potstickers. Read the full article on LA Weekly.

On We Like L.A.: “The 12 Punniest Places to Eat in Los Angeles”

Food

by jeantrinh - January 27, 20170

On We Like L.A., I get to opportunity to write about the intersection of two of my favorite things: puns and food. Read the full article on We Like L.A.

On KCET: “A Look Back at Roy Choi’s Early Kogi BBQ Days and His Bold Sauces”

Food

by jeantrinh - January 13, 20170

On KCET, I interview Roy Choi as he takes a look back to those early days when he first launched his humble Kogi BBQ truck. Read the full article on KCET.

On Thrillist: “Are SoCal Ska Legends Reel Big Fish and Save Ferris Opening the Door For a Ska Revival?”

Entertainment

by jeantrinh - January 13, 20170

On Thrillist, I delve deep into the current ska scene, the comeback of some old-school artists like Save Ferris, and whether the fourth-wave is here. Read the full article on Thrillist.

On LA Weekly: “When White Guys Cook Pad Thai and Tacos, Results Will Vary”

Food

by jeantrinh - January 13, 20170

On LA Weekly, I write an in-depth piece on the phenomenon of white guys cooking food from other cultures and using their ethnicity as a punchline for it, like White Boy Tacos and White Guy Pad Thai. I interview these chefs, culinary experts, and scholars on what "authentic" really means and

On KCET: “How Social Media is Changing Mini Kabob, an Old-School Kabob Restaurant”

Food

by jeantrinh - January 13, 20170

On KCET, I write about Mini Kabob, a longstanding and tiny (only 220-square-feet!) kabob restaurant out in Glendale. The owners behind it tells their story about immigrating to the U.S. and how the son is continuing their legacy. Read the full article on KCET.

On KCET: “The Century-Long History of Philippe’s and Its Famous French Dip Sandwich”

Food

by jeantrinh - January 11, 20170

On KCET, I write about the fascinating history of iconic L.A. restaurant Philippe's The Original, and the secret to what makes their au jus so special in their french dip sandwiches. Read the full article on KCET.

On KCET: “How The Halal Guys Made it From New York’s Streets to Southern California”

Food

by jeantrinh - January 4, 20170

On KCET, as part of its "Saucy" series, I write about what makes The Halal Guys' "white sauce" so special, and discuss the franchise's origin story in New York and expansion to Los Angeles. Read the full article on KCET.