Patricia Kelly Yeo

Los Angeles

Food and Health Journalist at Freelance

Food and Drink Editor at Time Out Los Angeles

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Articles

Review: There’s nothing in L.A. quite like the hardest reservation in Palm Springs

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NewsExceptional yet familiar bistro fare, ice-cold martinis and incredible atmosphere: Bar Cecil does it all. Written by Patricia Kelly YeoFood & Drink Editor, Time Out Los AngelesTuesday May 27 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhotograph: Courtesy Mollie Kimberling/Bar CecilAdvertisingThe first time I dined at Bar Cecil, my visit to Palm Springs had been planned less than 48 hours before.
Michelin adds three new L.A. restaurants to the 2025 California guide

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NewsThe world-famous restaurant guide also added ten other restaurants across the state. Written by Patricia Kelly YeoFood & Drink Editor, Time Out Los AngelesWednesday May 14 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhotograph: Richard Tranley for Time Out | The half jidori chicken at Vin Folk. AdvertisingThe official Michelin Guide ceremony won’t happen in Sacramento until June 25, but the multinational tire company just added another three notable L.A. County restaurants to the guide.
Santa Monica passes an open-container law-but just along the 3rd Street Promenade

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NewsThe Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved the creation of “Outdoor Entertainment Zone”Written by Patricia Kelly YeoFood & Drink Editor, Time Out Los AngelesWednesday May 14 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhotograph: ARTYOORAN / Shutterstock.comAdvertisingIf you haven’t been to the Third Street Promenade lately, we don’t blame you.
Here are L.A. chefs, restaurants and writers named finalists

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NewsKato’s Jon Yao, Redbird’s Tobin Shea and Gusto Bread of Long Beach have all advanced to the final round. Written by Patricia Kelly YeoFood & Drink Editor, Time Out Los AngelesWednesday May 7 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhotograph: Patricia Kelly Yeo for Time OutAdvertisingThe votes for 2025 are in: Six L.A. chefs, restaurants, bars, bakeries and writers have been named James Beard Awards finalists.
Two of L.A.’s best bars were just named among the best in North America

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NewsLos Feliz’s Mírate jumped an astonishing 34 places from last year’s 50 Best Bars list—and now comes in at a tidy number 12.
Issa Rae is opening a pizzeria and bar in Downtown L.A.

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NewsDowntown Dough will open on May 3 inside the same complex that houses Lost and Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen. Written by Patricia Kelly YeoFood & Drink Editor, Time Out Los AngelesMonday April 28 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhotograph: Courtesy Jakob N. LaymanAdvertisingCan a little star power help revive Downtown’s struggling restaurant scene?
Somni is L.A.’s most expensive restaurant. Here’s why it’s worth it.

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NewsBut when, why and for whom? I spent around $1,800 at Somni in West Hollywood to find out. Written by Patricia Kelly YeoFood & Drink Editor, Time Out Los AngelesMonday April 28 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhotograph: Courtesy Christina Gandolfo | The staff at Somni lines up before a night of service.
The best sustainable restaurants in Los Angeles

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1. ProvidenceSeafoodHollywoodprice 4 of 45 out of 5 starsRecommendedSustainablePhotograph: Courtesy John TroxellWhat is it? An L.A. fine dining institution offering the freshest seafood available and all the bells and whistles of a modern white tablecloth experience.
Longtime Greek restaurant Papa Cristo’s is closing its doors on May 4

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NewsThe longtime family-owned Greek restaurant in Koreatown is closing its doors on May 4.
Tesla taps a ghost kitchen chef to run its Hollywood diner and drive-in

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NewsVeteran L.A. restaurateur Bill Chait is also reportedly involved in Elon Musk’s upcoming pet project.