Kristie Hang is a born-and-raised Angeleno who has been covering the Los Angeles food scene for nearly 15 years. She was once known for double-fisting two large boba drinks daily in grad school — ...

Hoi Fung was in his element. The Fung’s Kitchen chef and owner oiled a cast iron wok, tossed in a giant plate of fresh lobster, chilies, French fries and garlic. The kitchen was silent as he worked, ...