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How much longer do L.A. restaurants need to beat on the drums in order to be heard? Bon Apetit, one of the few remaining food magazines in the country of national importance, just released a "20 Most Important Restaurants" piece. In it, Andrew Knowlton, a known friend of L.A., lists more than a handful of restaurants in NYC, but demurely offered Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo "as the guys guys who introduced stoner cuisine to the masses". It's difficult to say which set of potheads begs for beef heart or veal brains in the middle of the night, but at least the NYC based critic remembered one restaurant in Los Angeles as the accolade for L.A. stopped there.

Wine geeks, take note: A major changing of the guard is at hand. Antonio Galloni, who has been a critic for Robert Parker's extremely influential magazine The Wine Advocate since 2006, is busting out on his own next month with a new web-based publication, AntonioGalloni.com, aimed at younger wine consumers.

After Sweet Cakes by Melissa owner Aaron Klein refused to make a wedding cake for a lesbian couple, Ace of Cakes star Duff Goldman stepped in and offered to bake and deliver one for free. Even though Laurel Bowman and her fiancée had already enlisted another baker in Portland, they said yes, of course — you can never have too much cake. But this story doesn't have a cookie-cutter, happy ending: As the state attorney general's office decides whether Klein violated the Oregon Equality Act, business is booming at Sweet Cakes. Klein is standing by his decision to discriminate, and people are supporting him; he recently sold out of cupcakes. If this leaves you feeling ill (and makes you hate cupcakes), know that you can take action: Bowman and her fiancée are asking anyone who's moved by their story to donate to Pride Northwest on their behalf. Now, that's a good wedding gift. [Earlier, Oregonian, HuffPo]

Creole chef Paul Hiles planned a ribbon cutting for last November, but continued construction delays pushed back grand opening until end of January. P Gators promises the flavors of "Atlanta, Mobile or New Orleans" at the North Hollywood Arts District restaurant, located in a mixed-use building (which translated to ventilation system extending up through six stories). Despite Southern cooking being known for heavier dishes, Hiles promised healthier versions of greats such as jambalaya and turkey meatloaf. Perhaps our hopes for bona fide poboys and boudins aren't dashed after all which means P Gators might be the perfect place to celebrate Fat Tuesday. [Patch]

P Gators Southern Grill 11049 Magnolia Blvd #7 North Hollywood