Paul Feinstein

Los Angeles

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Contributing Writer at Los Angeles Magazine

Managing Editor at Fine Dining Lovers

Food and travel journalist. Yes, that’s a job.

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Articles

L.A.’s Top Chefs Come Together for a Good Cause at L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade

1 week ago | finedininglovers.com | Paul Feinstein

The city’s most meaningful food event returns October 4 with big names and bigger hearts Los Angeles knows how to throw a party, but once a year, it dials the glamour down and turns the generosity up. L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade—the annual chef-studded cookout benefitting pediatric cancer research—returns for its 13th edition on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at UCLA’s Royce Quad. Tickets are now available online, and the event is expected to sell out.
The Emotional Architecture of Dining: Marc Ange's Restaurant Vision

2 weeks ago | finedininglovers.com | Paul Feinstein

How the celebrated designer crafts immersive, feeling-driven spaces that redefine the dining experience. At MUSE, the reflective ceiling captures diners mid-conversation, casting a kaleidoscopic view of the scene below. It’s not just a decorative flourish—it’s a deliberate design move, one that encapsulates Marc Ange’s philosophy: a restaurant isn’t just a place to eat, it’s a place to feel.
“Sunny Days, Taco Nights”: Enrique Olvera’s Case for Cooking Tacos at Home

2 weeks ago | finedininglovers.com | Paul Feinstein

Growing up in Mexico city, Olvera found a passion for cooking early, leading him to pursue an education at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in New York. In 2000, he returned to his home in Mexico City and opened Pujol. The restaurant quickly gained international recognition for Olvera’s innovative approach to traditional Mexican cuisine, combining ancient techniques with modern gastronomy.
Southern Smoke Festival 2025 Brings Star Chefs and Big Energy to Houston

3 weeks ago | finedininglovers.com | Paul Feinstein

More than 85 culinary talents will gather at Discovery Green for the country’s most anticipated hospitality fundraiser Southern Smoke Foundation (SSF), the national nonprofit that supports food and beverage workers in crisis, has announced the return of its flagship event. The 2025 edition of Southern Smoke Festival will take place on Saturday, October 4 at Discovery Green in downtown Houston—and this year promises to be the biggest and boldest yet.
“Why Not?”: Jiho Kim’s Culinary Philosophy Starts with a Question

3 weeks ago | finedininglovers.com | Paul Feinstein

At his New York restaurant Joomak, pastry chef–turned–tasting menu trailblazer Jiho Kim blurs the lines between sweet and savory, guided by one bold question: “Why not?” Chef Jiho Kim didn’t come to America to become a chef. When he moved from South Korea to Boston in 2004 at the age of 28, he barely spoke English and had no formal training—just a willingness to work hard. His first job in the U.S. was in a cookie production facility, baking and cleaning for long shifts without complaint.
The First-Ever North America’s 50 Best Restaurants Will Be Announced in Las Vegas

3 weeks ago | finedininglovers.com | Paul Feinstein

The live awards ceremony will take place at Wynn Las Vegas on September 25, 2025, recognizing top dining destinations across the U.S., Canada, and parts of the Caribbean. For the first time, the 50 Best organization is launching a dedicated ranking for the North American continent. The inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list will be revealed at a live ceremony on September 25, 2025, hosted at Wynn Las Vegas.
The Story of Today: How SingleThread’s Daily Menu Is Shaping the Future of Food

1 month ago | finedininglovers.com | Paul Feinstein

Kyle Connaughton was brought up in California, beginning his culinary career as an apprentice in one of the oldest Japanese restaurants in Los Angeles. This was followed by stints in other top LA eateries from Spago Beverly Hills and The Dining Room at the Ritz Carlton to Lucques, Hama Sushi, and A.O.C. He then spent several years in Japan working for legendary French chef Michel Bras before joining Heston Blumenthal at The Fat Duck in Bray, England, as Head Chef of Research and Development.
How Enrique Olvera Built a Restaurant Group Rooted in Culture, Place, and Purpose

1 month ago | finedininglovers.com | Paul Feinstein

Growing up in Mexico city, Olvera found a passion for cooking early, leading him to pursue an education at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in New York. In 2000, he returned to his home in Mexico City and opened Pujol. The restaurant quickly gained international recognition for Olvera’s innovative approach to traditional Mexican cuisine, combining ancient techniques with modern gastronomy.
Dustin Poirier Bringing UFC to Louisiana for His Final Fight

1 month ago | 1079ishot.com | Paul Feinstein

In a professional sports moment that promises to be just as emotional as it will be electric, Lafayette’s own Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier has announced that he will fight Max “Blessed” Holloway in a highly anticipated trilogy bout at UFC 318 on July 19—and it’s happening right here in New Orleans. Poirier made the announcement live on the Pat McAfee Show while appearing with the New Orleans Saints during NFL Draft festivities in Green Bay.
From Scratch Season 5: The World’s Most Human Food Show Grows Deeper Roots

1 month ago | finedininglovers.com | Paul Feinstein

David Moscow returns with a new season of From Scratch, exploring how community, history, and hard truths shape what we eat—and why it matters. “Food is at the center of everything.” That’s not just a tagline for From Scratch—it’s a revelation that deepens with every season. Now back for its fifth run, David Moscow’s globe-spanning docuseries has evolved into something far more layered than a culinary travelogue.