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Koreatown Hit-And-Run Kills Elderly Woman

Koreatown Hit-And-Run Kills Elderly Woman

According to police, a hit-and-run motorist in Koreatown struck and killed an elderly woman early Saturday morning, reports ABC Local. Officers responding to the accident, "found the woman wedged near a parked vehicle at Olympic and Harvard boulevards." Authorities believe the woman was hit by a 1990s Toyota 4-Runner and are searching for the vehicle last seen heading southbound on Harvard Boulevard around 2:30 a.m. more ›

City Panel Recommends Little Bangladesh & Koreatown As Official L.A. Communities, City Council to Vote on them Next

City Panel Recommends Little Bangladesh & Koreatown As Official L.A. Communities, City Council to Vote on them Next

It's been a year and half after debate began to officially (and finally) define the borders of Koreatown and to create a new community called Little Bangladesh. The process did not start off affably -- in fact, it was quite the opposite -- but at a city council committee meeting on Wednesday where the two communities were recommended for approval, only praise could be given by all parties involved. more ›

Last Minute Plans: 2nd Annual Korean BBQ Cook-Off is Today!

Last Minute Plans: 2nd Annual Korean BBQ Cook-Off is Today!

It's not too late to get in on the sizzling action in K-Town today as part of the 2nd annual Korean BBQ Cook-Off. Showcasing some of the city's top Korean BBQ eateries, the event has free admission, lots to see and do, and of course tons to eat. more ›

Let's Do Lunch: KyoChon

     

There are some great lunches to be had in this town, and we want to celebrate the midday meal. So, let's do lunch, shall we? more ›

Hail-a-Taxi Program Likely to Go Permanent, Possibly Citywide

Hail-a-Taxi Program Likely to Go Permanent, Possibly Citywide

A pilot program loosening rules for where taxi cabs can pick up and drop off customers in downtown and Hollywood was extended today by the Los Angeles City Council. The program, first established in 2008, allows drivers to temporarily stop at “No Stopping” and “No Parking” zones and alongside parked vehicles to load and unload passengers. more ›

Korean BBQ Festival & Cook-Off Coming in August

Korean BBQ Festival & Cook-Off Coming in August

K-Town is getting its own food festival early next month and it looks like it could become a staple of LA's summer festival scene. How could grilled and smoked meats with magical flavors not be a hit? Details are slowly coming out for the event, set for August 8th, but here's what we know: Jonathan Gold and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa are confirmed to be cook-off judges. Confirmed restaurants include Beverly Soon Tofu, Byul Dae Po (Star BBQ), Ham Ji Park, Mu Dae Po, Park's BBQ, Seoul Jung, So Hyang, Soowon Galbi. There will be a food eating contest more ›

Recession Obsession: Koreatown Galleria Food Court

       

The Official Recession has been upon us for thirteen official months. It’s still not a reason we can’t enjoy life. This is LA -- we’ve got plenty of cheap options! We last had our pick of choice, low-cost international cuisine at both the Grand Central Market and Thai Town. more ›

Old school Korean: Dong Il Jang

      

Dong Il Jang is highly ranked on Yelp and is one of the oldest Korean restaurants in Los Angeles. It also happens to be one of the higher-end Korean places in K-town. It is a little pricier than the usual cheap Korean places I go to, but you see it reflected both in the atmosphere and the presentation of the food. I'm looking to get away from strictly Korean Barbecue and go for more variety of Korean meals, so here we go. more ›

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