Dana Slatkin

Chaya’s Vegan Japanese Minestrone

02/21/2012 By Leave a Comment
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Los Angeles has always had a thriving restaurant scene, fueled by innovative chefs, abundant inspiration, and ever-curious diners. But when it comes to classic fine dining, there are only a handful of grandes dames left. It’s not that Angelenos don’t appreciate first-rate food, but they want it served with a fun, lighthearted vibe. In this town, stuffy and pompous just don’t fly any more. One L.A. landmark has managed to keep its hip Euro-Japanese brand of haute cuisine relevant for 27 years. Chaya Brasserie, owned by the Tsunoda family, which has been operating restaurants and tea houses in Japan for almost four centuries, is constantly reinventing the sophisticated neighborhood haunt. Chaya is where my husband took me … [Read more...]

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Fire Up with the Beverly Hills Farmgirl for a Delish 2012

01/31/2012 By 1 Comment
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Heart-Healthy Asian-Fusion with Chaya Executive Chef Shigefumi Tachibe  Thursday, February 16, 2012 9:30 am - 12 noon (NOTE: The M Café class has been rescheduled for April 26 - see below) Chef Tachibe and Yuji Tsunoda, whose family has owned restaurants in Japan for over 390 years, opened the acclaimed La Petite Chaya 27 years ago. Chef Tachibe now oversees four California eateries, all featuring his elegant Asian-fusion cuisine. We are honored to have him share some of his tastiest healthy dishes and techniques.   Fresh Ideas for Passover and Easter  Thursday, March 22 9:30 am - 12 noon Featuring Spring favorites: Asparagus, zucchini, morels and a gorgeous parfait!    Macro Makeovers with M Café de … [Read more...]

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New Cooking Classes Added

01/20/2012 By 2 Comments
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Heart-Healthy Asian-Fusion with Chaya’s Executive Chef, Chef Shigefumi Tachibe Thursday, February 16, 2012 9:30 am – 12 noon (NOTE: The M Café class has been rescheduled for April 26 – see below) Chef Tachibe and Yuji Tsunoda, whose family has owned restaurants in Japan for over 390 years, opened the acclaimed La Petite Chaya 27 years ago. Chef Tachibe now oversees four California eateries, all featuring his elegant Asian-fusion cuisine. We are honored to have him share some of his tastiest healthy dishes and techniques.   Fresh Ideas for Passover and Easter Thursday, March 22 9:30 am – 12 noon Macro Makeovers with M Café de Chaya Thursday, April 26 9:30 am – 12 noon One Class: $125; Two Classes: … [Read more...]

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