Articles in the “food” category

It's the first thing we see when we leave and when we arrive. So what's the latest?

How do you serve people who can't afford what you're selling? And how do you make a buck while doing it?

Here's where you go when you need your caffeine fix AND a bite to eat.

There are so many taco spots in L.A., but these places have caught our eye.

Here's what happened at West Hollywood's Lowell Cafe, the first cannabis cafe in the United States.

One of Mexico's most magnificent concoctions is an icy, spicy, sweet and sour flavor bomb.

Every Sunday evening, the International Society of Krishna Consciousness in Culver City puts out a "feast" for the public. Some show up for the faith, some show up for the slow-cooked butternut squash and black beans.

And the winner is...

And the epic struggle to find the perfect ones.

The Middle Eastern classic is delicious combo of crisp, flaky dough and soft, gooey cheese.

Some Chinese restaurant owners in the San Gabriel Valley are supporting the gas industry's bid to stay alive, if it means they can keep their gas stoves. 

Chef Jamie Gwen is offering some great recipes, shopping tips and tricks on how to be the MVP at your party this October.  

From naamwa bananas and nam phrik phao to fish sauce, chili powder and the fiercest instant noodles.

When Odilia Romero isn't busy running Poncho's Tlayudas, she's helping interpret sometimes obscure languages for migrants in L.A.

Every day is like a sundae at The Ice Cream Shop, a sleeker, trendier extension of the family business.

Alex Garcia and Elvia Huerta are the rock stars driving the nomadic food pop-up.

Need a place to pregame before a baseball game? We got you.

Five women and one man say restaurateur Gareth Kantner sexually harassed them -- and others.

What used to be touristy rarities have become landmarks of Southern Californian cuisine.

You don't need permission to eat your heart out. Well, maybe from your cardiologist.

SoCal's Burmese food scene is a wonderfully wild stew of disciplines, recipes and locations.

A practice gaining traction at restaurants and businesses across Los Angeles is triggering discomfort, discord, and discussion among Angelenos.

Sip and sample spirits as you see where the booze is born. Los Angeles, you've come a long way since Prohibition.

Award-winning seafood. Belizean garnaches. Cuban vegan food. And, of course, donuts. This city has it all.

"No judgments. No signing up. It's just there, and it's a resource."

A Star Wars-themed pub, a throwback 1980s nightclub, an homage to Titanic, a steampunk speakeasy... they're all here.

Creamy. Buttery. Carby. Welcome to L.A.'s spin on this delicious Italian dish.

His name is Wally Amos and it was the '70s. "Everyone was stoned and had the munchies so he was always warmly greeted."

Your move, Del Taco. I'm waiting for my invite to the Del Scorcho Cruise.

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something red. The Formosa is an authentically inauthentic jumble of Chinese, American and Hollywood history.

Want Westside watering holes where you won't need wads of cash to have a good time?

You've already ordered the milk tea. This is what you eat with it.

Raspado. Pat bing soo. Halo halo. Cool down with shave ices from around the world in L.A.

Can't afford to sail to a tropical island? You can drink away your cares in a place pretending to be one.

"Curious but also scared" -- that's how our friends felt when we told them we were going.

Way too much food goes bad before it reaches the people who need it. The Produce Pit Stop is on a mission to change that.

Delicious Food Corner dishes up the best breakfast outside of Wan Chai -- and brings the cha chaan teng experience to the 626.

Not all pupusas are created equal, especially in Los Angeles where the popular Salvadoran dish is everywhere.

Javier Cabral has one of the best gigs on the planet. Here's how he went from anxiety-ridden teen to associate producer on the Netflix series.

National Ice Cream Day is Sunday but any day is a perfect day to scream for ice cream. And paletas. And gelato. And mangonadas. And soft serve.

On July 23rd, The Original Farmer's Market host 'Taste of Farmer's Market' where guests will have access to 50 tastings from many eateries and merchants.

While Sichuan cuisine relies on peppercorns that numb your palate, Hunan dishes are typically piled with peppers that produce wave after wave of unrelenting heat.

Starting in January 2020, food vendors and restaurants will also have the option to provide reusable products... or you can just bring your own container, too.

Noorongi. Chamoe. Jjajangmyeon. Buchu. These and other fabulous items await you at your local Korean market.

Day-drinking, dogs, mimosas and eggs Benedict. Your weekend just got better.

Engage, bite by bite, with the contested, overlapping histories -- and recipes -- of Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, China and India.

Want to turn your kitchen skills into a lucrative side hustle? You can get permitted in California -- but so far only in Riverside County.

Alpha Beta. Alexander's. Hughes. Crawford's. The Boys. Dale's. Grab a shopping cart and pull into the express lane of local history.

Once we are born into this world, we can count on only a few things. We all suffer. We all die. We all need to eat.

Have we hit peak vegan ice cream yet?

In the five-ish walkable blocks of Artesia's Little India, you can drop mad money on saris, gold bangles, incense and, of course, food.

After a couple months of will they or won't they, a new sign out front says they're "closed until further notice."

She did it with Blum's Coffee Crunch Cake. Now, she's going to do it for us.

But owner Tai Kim has a plan and his wonderfully weird flavors won't disappear.

What makes crepes so exquisite? Their fragility and the fact that no two are exactly alike.

L.A.'s immigrants are actually more likely to start a business than folks born here.

Eye-popping acai bowls. Ice cold popcorn. Frozen foie gras. We've got alternatives.

Inspired By Nipsey Hussle, Olympia Auset is pushing to "Keep Slauson Fresh."

We've got the scoop on where to find $5 craft beers, discounted classic cocktails, half-price bar bites and bottomless rosé.

Michelin has broadened its culinary point of view but it hasn't narrowed its cultural blind spot.

Loco moco. Fried saimin. Chicken teriyaki. You can't go wrong. Just make sure to save room for the mac salad.

Elk salami. Shrimp sandwiches. Smörgåsbord. Glögi. Here's your Nordic eats guide for Southern California.

Shelli and Irving Azoff have expanded their holdings to save another classic L.A. restaurant.

Because non-drinkers cannot live on ginger beer alone.

Mushroom tarts piled high with peas. Fresh mango danishes. Ricotta toast topped with blood oranges and salted pistachios. You can thank Margarita Manzke.

From lechon asado and maduros to oxtail stew and vegan nachos, here's where to find comida cubana.

At first glance, it looked like a case of a big, bad landlord muscling out a small, indie business. But that's not the whole story.

Pho 79's James Beard Award isn't just a win for the soup shop, it's "a win for Little Saigon."

They go by many names. At Kermés Taco Grill, they're called volcanes -- and they're fantastic.

Here, in a paper-thin egg roll wrapper, is the tension at the heart of culture, cuisine and commerce in the U.S.

Some street vendors who cheered the council's move back in November are now worrying about whether they'll be able to afford the cost of operating legally. Others are upset about new no-vending zones.

Here's why -- and where to find it.

Probably not. But a special meeting of the neighborhood council and a last ditch petition might make a dent.

Rueda worked at the restaurant for 52 years, most of them as a bartender, and had a legendary ability to remember his customers' orders.

Stroll through one of SoCal's many mom-and-pop Armenian markets like a boss.

Tijuana-style tacos are like pornography -- easy to recognize but tough to define and extremely popular on the internet.

In Highland Park, Vivian Ku's thousand-layer pancake stretches all the way back to the food stands of Taiwan.

A long-suffering Jew unpacks the horrors of the jarred fish dish he has choked down for decades.

We interviewed the team behind the new brunch menu at Eataly's rooftop restaurant Terra, to ask why this isn't just another brunch in LA.

If you've ever had boysenberry pie -- or boysenberry anything -- you have the Knott family to thank.

Leave it to our local chefs to take weed culture, and you, to the next level.

For those seeking a quiet scrolling place to watch Twitter combust.

Any bar or restaurant can drop prices on well drinks and dish out reheated sliders for a couple hours. Only a few places actually make those hours happy.

And the other eats making their debut during the 2019 season.

From Isaan pork sausages to face-melting southern curries, here's where to get it.

You voted for the flavors you love -- and the flavors you love to hate.

We decided to ask the Angelenos who'd know best.

From pastrami and pickles to matzoh balls and egg creams, a roundup of L.A.'s best traditional deli fare.

Under-the-radar grains. Obscure greens. The beloved East Hollywood restaurant is back and fermenting new flavors.

A casino mogul snagged the iconic donut shop for a mere $2 million -- and he's turning it into an international donut empire.

Los Angeles has half a dozen chefs and three restaurants still in contention for a 2019 James Beard Award.

Sisters are doing it for themselves -- and the rest of us.

This is our version of bracket madness: 16 flavors enter, one will win. You decide.

(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