american food is some of the most harmful, contaminated, poisoned food in the world—because those poisons make some people billions of dollars. when it comes to cuisine, @vanessarissettord (ceo of @culinahealth ) says we don't have an american food culture, @monaeats (from @eater_la ) disagrees.
how much are you thinking about what's up with our food?? #thejarretthillshow
There is no tiki steakhouse in Los Angeles quite like Damon's Steak House (@damonsglendale ).
In this episode of In Plain Sight, Eater editor Mona Holmes (@monaeats ) takes audience editor Kat Thompson (@katthompsonn ) for tiki cocktails, a rib-eye steak, and coconut shrimp at Damon's — complete with fake palm trees, stuffed monkeys, and a saltwater aquarium.
Keep an eye on our channels for more of High Steaks, Eater's week-long dive into steakhouse culture.
Spent the afternoon with my friend, the James Beard nominated Mona Holmes, editor at Eater Southern California/Southwest at the iconic Los Angeles landmark Grand Central Market to try all her favorite vendors and unsurprisingly everything hit! If you’re going to take food recommendations, I think Mona is THEE one!
Mexico City’s hottest churros just landed in LA 👀
In this episode of First Bite, social video producer Annie Harrigan (@annieharrigan ) is joined by correspondent Matthew Kang (@mattatouille ), editor Mona Holmes (@monaeats ), and associate editor Ben Mesirow (@benmesirow ) to see if Los Angeles's first location of iconic churrería El Moro (@elmoro_usa ) is worth the long lines, and if they beat the churros at Disneyland 😮.
This meat pie can cure just about anything that ails you.
Killer Mike (@killermike ) took editor Mona Holmes (@monaeats ) to his favorite restaurant in Los Angeles, Chi Spacca (@chispacca ). Together, they tried chef Nancy Silverton’s (@nancysilverton ) incomparable beef and bone marrow pie, a dish that stirs up fond memories for the seasoned rapper and activist.
🎥: Annie Harrigan (@annieharrigan )
📸: Juliet Kapanjie (@julietkapanjie )
This is the first in a series we’ll be sharing from now through New Year’s Day—real women, real reflections, and honest rewrites of what aging is “supposed” to look like.
As the year comes to a close, consider this inspiration without pressure. No fixing. No forcing. Just listening.
Merry Christmas from Chapter 51 Collective. 🎄
