LA BORN AND BREAD: THE PODCAST

It all started with dinner at Rao's in Hollywood, a little Windows computer, and a love affair with Los Angeles restaurants.

In this episode, I'm sharing how LABORNANDBREAD went from a simple, photo-free restaurant blog to nearly half a million viewers, a pandemic pause, and an unexpected comeback.

There are childhood memories of old Hollywood restaurants, Julia Child, my years as a teacher, Google rankings, Murphy the Doodle, and even a little dig at someone who thinks this is all just a silly little hobby.

Because apparently, some hobbies come with a website, a podcast, and a whole lot of restaurant reservations.

Welcome to my world.

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I wore Zara to dinner in West Hollywood. Apparently, that was my first mistake.

When did getting a dinner reservation in Los Angeles become a fashion audition? From Erewhon chic to Silver Lake cool and understated tech money, I put LA's unwritten restaurant dress codes to the test—with some rather revealing results.

It's fashion, food, and the absolute insanity of dining out in Los Angeles. And no, I'm not complaining. I'm just reporting from the front lines of LA.

Read the original story and see the photos at https://www.labornandbread.com/restaurant-review/i-wore-zara-to-dinner-in-west-hollywood-and-became-invisible/

Welcome to Episode One of LABORNANDBREAD: The Podcast!

When did dining out in Los Angeles become more complicated than buying a house? Between $63 parking tickets, $28 Caesar salads, microscopic portions, impossible reservations, and restaurants where you need a flashlight to read the menu, LA has officially lost its mind.

Join LA food writer Karen Lepp for a hilarious, unfiltered look at the absurdities of dining in Los Angeles. From overpriced water to influencer-approved bagels, nothing is off the menu.

Real restaurants. Real opinions. Absolutely no edible flowers.

Visit LABORNANDBREAD.com for more LA food adventures!

Welcome to LA BORN AND BREAD, where Los Angeles food, restaurants, and the absolute insanity of living in LA are always on the menu.

Hosted by LA food writer Karen Lepp, whose restaurant reviews and food writing have reached over 600,000 readers, this podcast serves up brutally honest restaurant reviews, neighborhood favorites, overpriced Caesar salads, ridiculous valet parking, and the occasional question of whether Los Angeles has completely lost its mind.

From old-school diners to the city's trendiest restaurants, expect plenty of laughs, strong opinions, and absolutely no paid praise.

Because not every restaurant in LA is fabulous, and somebody has to say it.

I'm Karen. Let's eat.