Food

Costco Hot Dogs Have Cost $1.50 Since The 1980s. Here's Why Prices Aren't Changing

Costco's new leadership says the $1.50 price tag on its beloved hot dog combo is "safe." Experts explain how the retailer has defied inflation — and why it's willing to eat the cost.

I Ate Taco Bell's Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme So You Don’t Have To

What happens when you combine Taco Bell and Cheez-Its? LAist Food Editor Gab Chabrán, a big fan of the orange snack, tried it out at a Demolition Man-influenced influencer event.

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A Shaman Told Him To Quit Coffee. Now His Matcha Is Served At LA’s Hottest Cafes

Rocky’s Matcha, a “traveling tea house” based in L.A., is known for its pop ups at arts and culture events around the world. The 2-year-old brand is also loved locally, but the founder hasn’t quit his corporate 9-to-5.

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The Votes Are In! We're Down To The Savory 16 In The LAist Tournament of Cheeseburgers

Here are the 16 most popular cheeseburgers across the region. Vote to keep your favorite in the running as we whittle them down to the Tasty 8!

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Cheap Fast Eats in the Valley: Iconic hot dogs, classic Cubanos and hip-hop gyro platters for around $10

Cheap Fast Eats makes its inaugural visit to the San Fernando Valley. This time, we’re checking out the Canoga Park and Winnetka neighborhoods.

Legendary Porto’s Bakery Founder, Raul Porto Sr., Has Died

Raul and his wife Rosa opened their first Cuban bakery storefront in 1976 in Echo Park.

The Votes Are In! Here Are Your Top 32 Entries For The LAist Tournament of Cheeseburgers

Here are the most popular cheeseburgers across the region. Vote to keep your favorite in the running as we whittle them down to the top 16!

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Why The New 'Junk Fees' Ban Is Roiling The Restaurant World — And What It Means For Your Wallet

The State of California has banned “junk fees.” Here's what that means for your next restaurant bill.

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We Went Searching For Real Poutine In LA (And Yes, We Found Some)

Poutine, the Quebecois cousin of chili fries, isn’t easy to find in Southern California, but there are a few places that are nailing the basics and adding their own twist.

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Hot Dogs, Peanuts And … Octopus? A New Food Item Is Now Offered At Dodger Stadium

The Japanese snack Takoyaki — fried octopus balls — is a staple at baseball parks in Japan.

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How Did Southern California Become The Fast Food Epicenter Of The World?

Today there are approximately 38,000 McDonald’s, 8,500 Taco Bells, and 3,100 Carl’s Jrs. And they all started here in Greater L.A.

A mouthwatering cheeseburger features a perfectly cooked burger patty topped with a tantalizing light orange sauce, all resting on a bed of melted American cheese. The delicious burger is accompanied by a generous portion of crispy thin French fries, served in a white paper container on a vibrant red surface.

Nominated Your Fave Burger Yet? You've Got One More Week Before Voting Begins In LAist's Tournament Of Cheeseburgers

We spoke to Zach Brooks of Smorgasburg LA about what’s in store for the upcoming Tournament of Cheeseburger event on July 7.

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