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Category: Pacific Plate

THE PACIFIC PLATE (Food & Drink)
* Restaurant Guides: Curated lists and reviews for major cities (LA, SF, Portland, Seattle).
* Wine & Vine: Deep dives into wine country across all three states.
* Craft Culture: The world of craft beer, coffee roasting, and artisan spirits.
* Farm-to-Table: Stories that trace food from its source to the consumer, highlighting sustainable farming.

West Coast Restaurants Confront 'Purse Tuna' Phenomenon Amidst Crucial D.C. Peace Talks
Pacific Plate

West Coast Restaurants Confront ‘Purse Tuna’ Phenomenon Amidst Crucial D.C. Peace Talks

evan Park 12 months ago

A curious and increasingly concerning trend has begun to reshape the culinary landscape across the west coast, particularly impacting the traditional restaurant model. This novel development,...

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Culver City's Culinary Scene Heats Up: Mustard's Bagels Opens Permanent West Coast Location
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Culver City’s Culinary Scene Heats Up: Mustard’s Bagels Opens Permanent West Coast Location

brett Chang 12 months ago

Culver City, CA – A beloved name in the local pop-up scene is officially planting roots. Mustard’s Bagels, a culinary fixture that has garnered a significant...

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Dill Pickle Power: The Tangy Flavor Dominating 2025 Food News
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Dill Pickle Power: The Tangy Flavor Dominating 2025 Food News

Sierra Dalton 12 months ago

The culinary landscape of 2025 is being undeniably shaped by a bold, briny flavor: dill pickle. What was once a familiar condiment has now blossomed into...

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Salish Sea Regenerative Farm Cultivates Food Sovereignty on the West Coast
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Salish Sea Regenerative Farm Cultivates Food Sovereignty on the West Coast

Sasha Martinez 12 months ago

Salish Sea Regenerative Farm Cultivates Food Sovereignty on the West Coast On British Columbia’s stunning Sunshine Coast, a remarkable Indigenous-led initiative is taking root, aiming to...

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Navigating the West Coast Food Scene: My Journey Through Erewhon's High End Aisles
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Navigating the West Coast Food Scene: My Journey Through Erewhon’s High-End Aisles

Sasha Martinez 12 months ago

The siren song of the high-end grocery store, particularly one as talked-about as Erewhon, can be a powerful lure for anyone interested in the evolving landscape...

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Beyond the Usual Suspects: Uncovering Southern California's Rising Sandwich Stars
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Beyond the Usual Suspects: Uncovering Southern California’s Rising Sandwich Stars

Priyank anair 12 months ago

Southern California, a region synonymous with culinary innovation and a vibrant food scene, is increasingly being recognized for more than just its beachside cafes and celebrity...

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West Coast Groundfish Sector Cultivates Innovation with New Seafood Accelerator
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West Coast Groundfish Sector Cultivates Innovation with New Seafood Accelerator

Maisie Rivers 1 year ago

Positively Groundfish, a non-profit organization headquartered in Brookings, Oregon, has launched an ambitious new initiative aimed at fostering product innovation within the vital West Coast groundfish...

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California's Culinary Canvas: Exploring the Bold New Food Trends Shaping the Golden State
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California’s Culinary Canvas: Exploring the Bold New Food Trends Shaping the Golden State

Leeanne Perez 1 year ago

California has long been at the forefront of culinary innovation, a state where food trends are born and boundaries are pushed. From its embrace of diverse...

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Coastal Clash: B.C.'s Search for its Best Symbol Heats Up, Featuring Sushi and Sweets
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Coastal Clash: B.C.’s Search for its Best Symbol Heats Up, Featuring Sushi and Sweets

Keiko Matsuda 1 year ago

B.C. Symbols Face Off in CBC News Competition British Columbia is once again on the hunt for its defining symbol, as highlighted in a CBC News...

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Tacos 1986 Brings Tijuana Flavors to NYC's West Village
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Tacos 1986 Brings Tijuana Flavors to NYC’s West Village

Jorge Salcido 1 year ago

A taste of Southern California is about to spice up the New York City taco scene. Tacos 1986, the acclaimed Los Angeles-based taqueria, is preparing to...

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