Articles in the “food” category

It's our version of March Madness. You decide which flavor triumphs in this proverbial octagon of taste.

(Eataly L.A.) If you haven't ventured to the Westfield Century City Mall to explore Eataly L.A., now is a great time to give it a go. The marketplace is a 67,000 square feet of Italian goodness, featuring multiple restaurants,...

Where to find a slice, a hand pie, a pie pop, a mini pie or a whole pie on March 14.

L.A. takes late-night dining seriously. These 400+ restaurants are proof.

Sing it with us: "In-N-Out. In-N-Out. That's what a lawsuit's all about."

You don't have to be a 420 fan to enjoy the food at Banc of California Stadium -- but it wouldn't hurt.

Slurp your last drops because starting in April, most spots will only be able provide disposable plastic straws on request.

The James Beard Awards are a lot like the Academy Awards -- they're a big deal and they're often myopic

Here's where to find moqueca, feijoada, pão-de-queijo and everything in between, in SoCal.

Ugly is in the eye of the beholder.

After traveling the U.S. as a Pullman porter, Rufus Estes became one of the first black chefs to write a cookbook.

The restaurant that introduced a generation of Orthodox Jews to chimichangas returns after two years.

Hint: Like champs. Many are already moving away from plastic straws, before the law says they have to.

Cold weather? Warm belly!

Eat local. Sweet local. Or as local as you can since most chocolate is grown in West Africa or Central and South America.

Entertainment mogul Irving Azoff and his wife, Shelli, bought the 72-year-old West L.A. burger shack.

Among the holiday's many scams and shams, the prix fixe restaurant meal is perhaps its crowning achievement.

Martin Sanchez's hundreds of sculptures, made from recycled materials, are worth the drive.

It kind of makes sense.

The iconic Googie structure is functioning but not as its original architects envisioned.

PSA: DO NOT resort to violence because you are angry about the price of hot dogs.

Welcome to the hospitality industry's Hunger Games, but with less archery and more truffle salt.

The son of deli founder Ben Canter has passed away at age 82.

Lucky Boy -- and its massive breakfast burritos -- have bounced back.

Settled by French and Swiss immigrants, it became a hub of California haute cuisine.

With Smosh Town, an immigrant family chases success in America's parking lot of dreams.

In order that we may celebrate the auspicious victories of our local sports team, let us eat foods and drink beverages of tribute.

However they prepare it, people the world over put a lot of stock in the curative powers of soup.

Here's how one Inland Empire church plans to help airport workers put food on the table.

Fried chicken. Waffles. Collard greens. Oxtail. Parmesan grits. Catfish. Okra. Cornbread. Chitterlings.

Sandwiches for students. Tacos for teachers. See what's cooking.

Tradition, social media -- and gentrification.

Mt. Lowe Brewing honors the railway that took riders on a breathtaking trip through the San Gabriel Mountains.

Slice into the cake that celebrates Three Kings Day and maybe you'll find the baby Jesus.

Sure, the best jjigae is made at home but we don't all have a Korean mom willing to do that at the drop of a hat.

Black-eyed peas. Mochi. Donuts. Lentils. Grapes. Nosh your way to prosperity.

L.A. has the broadest, deepest Chinese restaurant scene in the country. But does it have all of these noodles?

It's called World Harvest and anybody can shop there -- including you. Yes, really.

Looking for something extra to spruce up your weekend? This town has a ton of melodic choices.

And only one of them is eggnog.

"I bet the secretions from the anal gland of a deer would be delicious if you mixed them with rose water and pink food coloring."

If the motion moves forward, it could go into effect as soon as February 2019.

We've got more details on the Clifton's closure -- and its planned reopening.

L.A. city council thinks it might be possible to phase out all single-use plastic straws by the year 2021.

It's a deceptively simple dish. You need only six ingredients. The trick is in how they come together.

Fill your bowl (and your soul) with the rich, noodley goodness of this delicious Vietnamese soup.

It only takes two words to make them golden and edible.

If a giant redwood tree falls in the middle of downtown L.A. and nobody's around to hear it, does it make a sound?

The approval came on a 13-0 vote by the City Council on Wednesday. The idea had been working its way through City Hall for years.

We tested four of the top meal kits to find out how much waste they leave behind.

Dried whitefish reconstituted in a solution of water and lye until it becomes a quivering, gelatinous hunk -- what's not to love?

The host of Pati's Mexican Table says, "Thanksgiving is all about appreciating what we all bring to the American table, different waves of immigrants through time."

With a nationwide alert about Romaine lettuce and a Salmonella outbreak threatening the turkey industry, it's a serious concern.

What's old is new again at the beloved Boyle Heights burger stand.

With the addition of Bill Addison, Patricia Escárcega and Lucas Peterson, the L.A. Times now boasts its most robust food section in more than a decade.

The layout has changed but the bagels are just as good.

It's one of the most varied cuisines in the world but you have to know where to find Indonesian food around here.

The rewards of living in a democratic nation where corrupt politicians can be voted out of office should be enough. But a free cookie and a cheap cocktail never hurt.

Los Angeles is the mecca of doughy dreams and chocolate-glazed wishes -- and we've chosen 32 of the finest specimens.

Sorry Rally's -- you're close, but you're no Sonic.

We asked. You answered. What are your favorite Halloween candies from yum to yuck?

Accessibility should be the gold standard at all venues, but that's rarely the reality.

Eagle Rock and Highland Park have tons of great watering holes if you've got accessibility issues.

Only 95 cents for the famous #1 combo plate? Go now!

Peter Meehan, the co-founder and editor of now defunct food mag Lucky Peach, scored the coveted gig. And he was pals with Jonathan Gold.

Going barhopping on Hollywood Boulevard? Skip the outrageously priced bottle service and froofy martinis. Drink here instead.

It tastes way better than it sounds -- and here's where to drink it in Los Angeles.

In some parts of the 818, you'll find a truck on nearly every corner and great ceviche spots tucked in the most unlikely places.

What goes better with October in Los Angeles than craft beers, pretzels, and brats? Not much.

Angeleno Wine Co. is about to open the first fully operational winery in Los Angeles since Prohibition.

It's election season! Important issues need to be decided! Make your voice heard!

The exam to become a master sommelier is the hardest test in the wine world -- and someone gave this year's applicants an unfair advantage in the tasting portion.

The governor quietly signed a bill that bans bars from adding cannabis to cocktails and other beverages.

There's one catch.

League of Kitchens sounds like a band of culinary superheroes -- and they kind of are. Their power is celebrating cuisines of the world.

We couldn't resist the plant-based pun on National Taco Day. Sorry not sorry.

Yes, those are nopales in X'tiosu Kitchen's tabbouleh salad -- and they're perfect for National Taco Day.

Brisket. Ribs. Links. Even tri-tip. Put on the stretchy pants and bring out the bib.

The chain has opened its newest outpost in Compton. Can it succeed where so many others have failed?

A happy 78th birthday to L.A.'s most famous hot dog stand.

Musso & Frank opened in 1919 -- four years before the "Hollywoodland" sign went up.

Want to make your foodie hustle legal and NOT have health inspectors come after you? Now you have a better shot.

It's hoping to edge out Sriracha's popularity -- and the San Gabriel Valley is Ground Zero for the Great Hot Sauce War.

The governor just signed a bill that decriminalizes sidewalk vending. More tacos, churros, champurrado and bacon-wrapped hot dogs on L.A.'s streets? We hope so.

We asked a simple question: "Why are people so obsessed with LAUSD's coffee cake?" LAist readers answered.

You already love Tex-Mex cuisine. How about Tex-Czech cuisine?

The fluffy, crumbly dessert has been around for more than 60 years and Angelenos' love for it hasn't diminished.

In our Hard To Find series, we'll explore L.A.'s underrepresented cuisines. They are here -- if you know where to look.

It's okay if you left your wallet in El Segundo. You won't need it to get a free donut at Randy's newest location.

When chef Tara Punzone stopped eating meat at 10 years old, her family thought it was a phase. She had other ideas.

The Jewish new year is a time to cast away sins -- and carbs.

The infamous Celebrity Centre serves a mean brunch. But you'll have to handle some pre-meal proselytizing.

New joints dedicated to battered, deep-fried versions of the bird are springing up all over the place. Here's where to find them.

"The people who are typically up that late aren't just drinking alcohol. That's just the truth of nightlife but I don't want to deal with that crowd either."

The SoCal-based burger chain gave $25,000 to the California Republican Party. But, their spokesperson notes they also gave to both Democratic and Republican PACs.

The hippest goats in L.A. County are also the most relaxed. But they definitely don't do yoga.

Want to go beyond the s'more? Start by thinking like a Boy Scout and always be prepared.

Hundreds of people showed up at Grand Park for a public memorial. Here's what they had to say.

"Instead of tacos, they had foldies. We don't know what a foldy is. We don't eat foldies around here. We eat tacos."

The old school sweets shop will celebrate its 80th anniversary by giving away free slices of its strawberry whipped cream cake.