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During the recent annual Summer Fancy Food Show at the Javits Center, I wandered into a flavorful little corner of K-Food heaven — specifically the booth for Korean food giant Ottogi. Among their many delicious offerings, one particular product stood out: Jin Ramen, a line of instant noodles that’s already beloved in Korea and quickly winning over taste buds worldwide. But what makes Jin Ramen even more irresistible—besides the rich, savory broth and satisfying chewy noodles — is its royal ambassador: Jin of K Pop Boy Band, BTS.
Continue reading Yes, It Exists: Jin Ramen! →
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There is much to be said for the value of authenticity, especially when it comes to food. A few years back, Japanese Ramen joints were popping up in every corner of the city on the crest of a culinary trend. Unsurprisingly, few who sought to ride that wave remain. For ramen enthusiasts, however, there’s a new contender in town, ICHIRAN, whose commitment to serving authentic ramen goes far beyond a bowl of noodles in broth.
Continue reading Get the Authentic Tonkotsu Ramen Experience at ICHIRAN →
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LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) currently has on site this 1990 sculpture entitled Penetrable, by the late Venezuelan artist, Jesús Rafael Soto. On loan from the Patricia Phelps de Cisneros collection, Penetrable consists of innumerable suspended plastic hoses (which look like long, yellow noodles) that visitors can walk through and interact with. Kids I saw at the museum on the day of my visit really seemed to be into it, but it’s a lot of fun for adults as well! Continue reading Penetrable By Jesus Rafael Soto at LACMA →
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