Rochon Armwood of Mother’s in New Orleans stands firmly behind the restaurant’s po’ boys. Its speciality is the Famous Ferdi: ham and roast beef. (Alex Brandon / For The Times)
Patrons at one of Tokyo’s many pachinko parlors work the gambling machines. Pachinko originated in Japan. (Beverly Beyette / LAT)
Disciples of Frank Lloyd Wright teach the architect’s principles at Taliesin West in Scottsdale. (Robin Rauzi / LAT)