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In gratin, sauces meet their perfect match

Cream- or cheese-based sauces are married to potatoes, pasta, veggies or meat and topped with a crust.

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Brewing premium sake on Sado Island

At Obata Brewery in Japan, a brew master carefully oversees the details that go into making high-quality sake. He even moves into the...

The Find: Habuya in Tustin

The Find: Habuya in Tustin

The Tustin eatery specializes in Okinawan cuisine, in which pork is king.

The Review: Beechwood restaurant in Marina del Rey

The Review: Beechwood restaurant in Marina del Rey

'Top Chef' alum Jamie Lauren has helped the Venice landmark regain its panache by giving laid-back locals and beachy young trendies what...

Culinary SOS: Caesar salad dressing and croutons

Culinary SOS: Caesar salad dressing and croutons

Focaccia is used for croutons in this recipe from PizzaVino in Sebastopol, Calif.

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