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Danny Jensen

Danny Jensen

Danny Jensen is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer and photographer covering food, culture and travel. His work has also appeared in Thrillist, LA Weekly, LAist, Citizine and TravelZoo. 

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Lance Cpl. Noel Boyland, from Caseyville, Ill. eats an MRE | U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/Released
To meet the vital food needs of modern service members, the Department of Defense — with help from the food industry and academia — have taken the task of feeding troops down to an exact science.
Cracking a coconut shell with military person in Guam | Kyle Hausmann-Stokes MRE
Men and women in fatigues are probably the last things we think of just as we dig into a beautifully-plated dish at an upscale restaurant, but the culinary and military worlds overlap in surprisingly countless ways.
Busy aisles at Grand Central Market c. 1966 | William Reagh Collection at the Los Angeles Public Library
The iconic Grand Central Market celebrates its centennial this October 27. Amid the festivities, its longtime and new vendors reflect on life at the market over the years.
The pastry case at Friends & Family | Jules Exum
At Friends & Family, a new all-day eatery in East Hollywood, celebrated pastry chef Roxana Jullapat is introducing L.A. to a wider diversity of locally-grown, heirloom grains with her sweet and savory baked goods.
Pico, present day. | Pico
In only seven short blocks, Los Alamos captures the small town charm of the Old West while offering exceptional farm-to-table eateries and wines from the surrounding Santa Ynez Valley.
lake gregory
Idyllic Lake Gregory is a hidden treasure only a short drive from L.A., and far from the year-round buzz of Big Bear Lake or Lake Arrowhead.
Outside of Union Discount Swapmeet | Danny Jensen
Quietly tucked inside of a bustling swapmeet in East Hollywood, you’ll find Nabi, a fast-casual counter serving Korean comfort fare with a Mexican twist. It is owned by a James Beard Award-nominated author of both Korean and Mexican cookbooks.
Aceitunas at Rosaliné | Danny Jensen
Celebrated chef Ricardo Zarate has been introducing Angelenos to Peruvian flavors for nearly a decade. His two newly opened restaurants pay homage to his mother and his adopted home of Los Angeles.
Sweet treats at FrankieLucy | Danny Jensen
FrankieLucy's desserts incorporate traditional Filipino ingredients, including ube and pandan to create inventive spins on classic American, European and Filipino desserts.
Rosemary and olive pretzel challah | Courtesy Got Kosher?
Thanks to creative, internationally-inspired twists on kosher cuisine, a small cafe on Pico Blvd. has developed a loyal following far beyond its neighboring Jewish community.
Camarones culiches and ceviche mixto | Danny Jensen
As most adventurous eaters in L.A. know, finding your food can be as much of the experience as eating it. That’s certainly the case at Mariscos Doña Mary, which has been quietly turning out Mexican seafood specialties to hungry fans for over a decade.
Courtesy Keys Creek Lavender Farm
Many people don’t realize that some of the best lavender in the world is grown in Southern California. From May to July, you can experience the stunning and restorative beauty of this ancient herb first-hand at farms and festivals throughout the region.
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