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Emilio Valdez

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Emilio Valdez is a street-level photographer with a special interest in documenting the ever-changing neighborhoods of Central and East Los Angeles. His work focuses on bringing the past and present discrimination of marginalized people of color to light.

Food

These Nine L.A. Dishwashers Are the Real Heroes of Your Favorite Restaurants

Anthony Bourdain said it best: "Everything important I ever learned, I learned as a dishwasher and as a cook." These are just a handful of the places restaurants' MVPs eat and drink at around Los Angeles.

May 19, 2026
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