New Cookbooks from Los Angeles

Stories from the thriving Southern California culinary scene

The recent opening of Now Serving Cookbook & Culinary Shop brings together the best books by Los Angeles chefs and food writers, as well as a carefully curated selection of cookbooks highlighting food from around the world. Ken Conception and Michelle Mungcal opened their Chinatown store in a complex that’s already popular with food adventurers willing to stand in line at Howling Ray’s for Nashville …

CH Omakase 2016: Various Keytags

Specially made accessories for our customers, in an edition of just 50

Made in edition of 50, the CH Omakase + Various Keytags key rings were a special treat for all our Omakase clients. Various Keytags wanted to do an assortment as they felt it suited the project, so ultimately we ended up with 10 different, exciting colorways—including vibrant yellows and pinks and even a wood grain finish. Not only are they useful and attention-grabbing, they’re a …

CH Omakase 2016: G-RO Suitcase

Early access to an all-black, limited edition iteration of the innovative carry-on

From our first introduction to the G-RO carry-on, we knew it would become a product most travelers would find valuable. Consumers agreed with us, pushing the debut Kickstarter into the echelon of most funded on the platform. Beyond the axle-less, all-terrain design—supported by two large externally mounted wheels which lend the luggage the sensation of being lighter weight, even when chock full of travel gear—the …