Food & Spirits
Telling a Culinary Story Through the Art of Food Photography
Food & SpiritsHere’s an inside look at what goes into a culinary shoot with a top food photography team, from the props to the food to the shot itself.
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New at the Fairmont Miramar, Dogtown Coffee Honors the Z-Boys’ Skateboard and Surf Culture
Food & SpiritsBy Robert Spuhler The spirit of Southern California’s surfing and skating culture can be seen across every inch of Dogtown Coffee, from photos and murals that line the walls to the…
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Father’s Office: The Birth of LA’s Burger
Food & SpiritsBy Robert Spuhler Inside a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it storefront along a busy stretch of Montana Avenue, just over a mile away from the Fairmont Miramar, Sang Yoon became one of the most…
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FIG Named One of LA’s Top Brunch Spots
Food & SpiritsFrom the innovative, locally driven menu to the chic greenhouse-inspired setting, brunch at FIG restaurant is a can’t-miss culinary experience in Santa Monica — and Thrillist has taken note. They’ve included FIG in their top picks for the best brunch…
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Mastering the Art of the Perfect Summer Cocktail
Food & SpiritsBy Robert Spuhler You’re by the pool, or on the patio, or even just by an open window at a bar. It’s summer, it’s sunny all the way through happy…
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A Chef’s Trip to the Santa Monica Farmers Market
Food & SpiritsBy Lizbeth Scordo There are plenty of reasons why the menu at FIG Restaurant at the Fairmont Miramar is overflowing with seasonal, farm-fresh, and deliciously obscure ingredients. To start, the…
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How To Use The Season’s Best Ingredients This Spring, According to Chef Prendergast
Food & SpiritsSpring is in the air and in the garden. From crisp snap peas to fragrant herbs, this time of year brings along with it a vibrant array of ingredients to put to good use in the kitchen.…
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4 Simple Ways to Cut Back On Food Waste, According To A Zero-Waste Chef
Food & SpiritsBy Lizbeth Scordo Food waste has become an undeniably buzzy concept, and with good reason: Cutting back on tossed-out food reduces harmful greenhouse gas emissions, frees up landfill space, and…
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How To Craft The Perfect Cheese Plate, According to Eric the Cheese Guy
Food & SpiritsSidle up to the pewter bar inside the bustling FIG Restaurant at the Fairmont Miramar, and you’ll find more than just a creative selection of cocktails and wine being served.…
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