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All Hail Kale: Where to Go Green

Top Lists 26 Feb 2012
Move over spinach, there’s a new green on the scene and its name is kale. Yes, it’s been around for practically ever, but with all the recent attention, kale really has become the latest superfood superstar. Not only is this leafy member of the cabbage family loaded with vitamins K, C and A and decreases the risk of many types of cancers. So if you want to get in on the action, check out these places (as well as a DIY version) for kale that will have you going back for more.
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Din Tai Fung's veggie dumplings - Photo by Mar Yvette

Budget-Friendly Food Finds

Top Lists 2 Jan 2012
The New Year has arrived and with it the resolution to spend less money. But as someone who loves going out for a fine meal on the regular, it can be a resolution that’s a little hard to swallow. Or at least that’s what you might think at first. Los Angeles is a pricey place to live, duh, but there are plenty of places where you can get your grub on (and do it well) without spending mucho bucks. Here are some of my favorite budget-friendly food finds in LA that will help keep you on a deliciously frugal path.
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