Best of LA

Before downtown changed, before neon marquees and mixology menus — there was Cole’s French Dip. In this episode, we step inside the doors of the 1908 landmark on its final days of service to taste the sandwich that defined a city. Walk with us through the legacy, the rivalry, and what it means when a city’s pillar is no longer left standing.

A century of Los Angeles flavor under one roof. From hand-pressed pupusas and fire-baked pizza to Israeli street food, empanadas and the city’s most talked-about fried chicken sandwich — we eat our way through Grand Central Market, find out how to feed a family of four for under $50 and meet the people and plates that make this DTLA landmark a living snapshot of LA culture.

In this episode of Behind The Bite, we head to Villa?s Tacos to meet Chef Victor Villa, the mastermind behind one of L.A.?s most talked-about taco spots. Chef Victor shows us how to take your at-home taco game to the next level ? with fresh masa, crispy cheese, golden potatoes, and perfectly grilled carne asada. He breaks it all down so you can bring that authentic Villa?s flavor straight to your kitchen. It?s bold, it?s vibrant, and it?s everything a taco should be ? done the Villa?s way.

In this episode of Behind The Bite, we head to Cobi?s Santa Monica to meet owner Cobi Marsh and Executive Chef Arnie Marcella. Chef Arnie shows us how to make Indonesian Fried Rice ? a dish packed with bold flavors and vibrant spices ? the perfect way to switch up your breakfast routine and start your day differently. He breaks it down so you can master it right at home. It?s colorful, it?s crave-worthy, and it?s easier than you think.

We sat down with the mastermind behind Cobi’s Santa Monica for an unfiltered convo about bold flavors, wild ideas, and how this spot became a vibe, not just a restaurant. Here — nothing was off the table. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build one of LA’s most talked-about dining scenes, this is it.

You?ve heard the legends ? now meet the chef behind L.A.'s most uncompromising burger. In this episode of Behind The Bite, we step into the kitchen with Chef Sang Yoon, the mastermind behind Father?s Office and its famously untouchable Office Burger. No ketchup, no substitutions, no apologies ? and yes, there?s a reason.

Have several kids wanting breakfast but leaving the house at staggered times? Never fear -- in this episode of Behind The Bite, we step into the kitchen with Chef Sang Yoon, the mastermind behind Father?s Office. See how any parent can cook a yummy egg breakfast that'll always taste fresh and cooked-to-order no matter when it's served!

Join us as we step into Father?s Office with legendary Chef Sang Yoon to make the burger that changed the LA food scene forever. We?re not just tasting ? we?re making the iconic Father?s Office burger from scratch, and uncovering the story behind Helm?s Bakery, the historic LA landmark that now houses this culinary hotspot. From the chef?s secrets to the building?s forgotten past, this is more than just a burger video ? it?s a deep dive into Los Angeles food history.

Michelin-starred chef Ludo Lefebvre of Petit Trois pulls back the curtain and shows us how to make the perfect French omelette ? and trust us, you?ve probably been doing it wrong. In this episode of Behind The Bite, Chef Ludo breaks down every step: from the eggs you choose to the pan you use, to the subtle techniques that turn a basic dish into a culinary flex. It?s simple, it?s precise, it?s unapologetically French.

In Best of LA?s premiere episode, host Bob DeCastro dives into the city?s French connection ? serving up Paris on a plate. Featuring Chef Ludo of Petit Trois, it?s a tour of flavors, stories, and strip-mall surprises, all with the unmistakable swagger of LA?s culinary scene. C?est parti!