Restaurant owners express elation, hoping the prestigious nod will elevate their cultural heritage and inspire others to seek out authentic cuisines.
—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Cilantro, a polarizing herb that’s either adored in Mexican, Southeast Asian, and Indian cuisines, or repulsed by those who detect a nauseating soapy taste.
—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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