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Matt Miller

Matt Miller is a food writer based in Long Beach, California.Formerly an acclaimed restaurateur, Miller’s restaurants and food concepts have been featured on the Food Network and Travel Channel, and his recipes featured in Cooking Light. He has paid his way as a cook, bartender, server, coffee roaster, chocolate maker, and wine specialist with CSW, WSET, and CSM certifications.

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‘Like a cosmic pull to return to my roots’: Son of Papadakis Taverna owner to open new East Village cafe

Avatar photo by Matt Miller Jul 18, 2022

Evan Papadakis, who worked at his family’s famed Greek restaurant in San Pedro, plans to open a breakfast and lunch spot called Zuzu’s Petals this fall following a car accident that he says gave him a new sense of gratitude.

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