The Dining Scene
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The Lazy Ox Canteen in downtown L.A. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
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Pumpkin ravioli with winter spice and smoked nuts from Eva Restaurant. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
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Lamb leg and rib chop with polenta, balsamic roasted grapes, caramelized fennel, bagna canda and sugo at the Tasting Kitchen in Venice. (Ann Johansson / For The Times)
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Sue Moore makes hot dogs while parked in Silver Lake for her business Let’s Be Frank. (Christina House / For The Times)
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Brick-roasted mussels served at Lazy Ox Canteen. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
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Rivera chef-owner John Sedlar, with a plate of mushroom carpaccio. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)