Support for LAist comes from

Become a sponsor

Share This

This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.

This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.

Food

Eastside Eats Heading West

By Lindsay William-Ross

Published Oct 12, 2010 11:00 PM

Our June member drive is live: protect this resource!

Right now, we need your help during our short June member drive to keep the local news you read here every day going. This has been a challenging year, but with your help, we can get one step closer to closing our budget gap. Today, put a dollar value on the trustworthy reporting you rely on all year long. We can't hold those in power accountable and uplift voices from the community without your partnership.

Hi, I’m Aaricka!

If you're enjoying this article, you'll love my daily morning newsletter, How To LA. Every weekday, you'll get fresh, community-driven stories that catch you up with our independent local news.

Several restaurants who call Downtown, Hollywood, or other eastern parts of the city home are making strides to set up shop closer to the shore. Caroline on Crack has a breakdown of the restaurants who are opening up in Venice, Santa Monica, or TBD Westside spots. Who's headed Westward-ho? Scoops Westside in Culver City should open soon, Hungry Cat is taking a spot in Santa Monica, Bulgarini Gelato is headed to Venice, both Starry Kitchen and La Guelaguetza have the 310 in mind, and Wurstkuche is taking over the Air Conditioned Supper Club.

Most Read

Food

Skip The Chains: 9 Overlooked Restaurant Gems Along The Orange Curtain Between LA County And The OC

Cruise off the highway and hit locally-known spots for some tasty bites.
Food

Restaurant Owners Breathing Easier As Al Fresco Dining Moves Closer To Becoming Permanent

Los Angeles-based restaurant owners rejoice as a new ordinance makes its way to the city council.
Food

‘What Is A Diner?’ Here Are Six Delicious LA Breakfast Joints To Ponder That Question

The new season of LAist Studios' WILD podcast is a fictional rom-com set in Southeast L.A. Diners play a big role in fostering conversation between the shows' two hosts this season. Here are host Erick Galindo's must-visit L.A. diners — whether you like breakfast or not.
Food

These Are The Most Wild Donuts In Los Angeles

The new season of LAist Studios' WILD podcast is a fictional rom-com set in Southeast L.A. Donuts play a big role in episode two of the show. Here are some of our favorite, wildly creative, and iconic donut shops in Los Angeles.
Food

Cheap Fast Eats, Koreatown After Dark! Asian American Pizza, Hot Cheeto-Encrusted Corn Dogs And More

Cheap Fast Eats visits one of L.A.’s most distinctive neighborhoods for some nighttime bites.
Food

Rising Egg Prices Are For The Birds. Maybe It’s Time To Raise Backyard Chickens

How to get the best eggs in town without leaving your yard.