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The Palisades Fire destroyed and disrupted restaurants up and down the coast. A year later, here's which are open and which remain closed. -
A legal battle has erupted between the family that operated the business for nearly 30 years and the property owners.
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Sweetlovers, your time has come as L.A. hits peak pastry.
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The 535-pound giant was purchased in Tokyo as part of an annual tradition. About 30 pounds of it was flown to L.A. It was sold out in two days.Listen 1:00
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Some have reopened since the January 2025 fire, but restaurants whose structures were destroyed face challenges around costs, logistics and building requirements.
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The Pasadena restaurateur and candy maker, known for her sea salt caramels and community spirit, has died.Listen 0:37
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Witness rhythmic rice, pounding taiko drums and fresh mochi-making.
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From diasporic cuisines to smaller portions, here's what's bubbling up.
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Starting in 2026, California tortillas will contain folic acid to help prevent birth defects—a change aimed at closing a gap for Latina mothers.
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The James Beard winner discussed his memories of his mom's food, earning respect from the tías, and restaurant pricing myths.
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LAist food and culture writer Gab Chabran looks back on a year of eating.
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Some of the best chefs and eateries in Los Angeles are elevating the portable masa meal to Michelin levels.
Walk past that bottle of Josh and stock up on one from L.A. winemakers who love the region as much as you do.
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Using ingredients such as pulque and tepache, beverage director Max Reis at Mírate wants to have a serious conversation about fermented agave spirits while creating fun and inventive cocktails.
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Josh Agran wants to share the hoagies inspired by his Philly hometown.
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Consider it fuel for the traffic-clogged drive into the stadium and the hike to your seats.
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Anaheim-based Biryani Boys is building a South Asian, fast-casual food chain.
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Chef Carlos Jurado is creating some of the most exciting South American food in L.A. Call him the Willy Wonka of Colombian cooking
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Regardless of ethnic background, samosas unite Muslims during the holy month.
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A colorful vegan joint in the San Fernando Valley that has built a loyal fandom delivering delectable plant-based Vietnamese cuisine since 2002.
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Chef Tal Ronnen was determined to make his plant-based restaurant as upscale as a New York steakhouse.
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In 1970, when Goldberg started a hippie vegetarian hangout in the valley, there was little expectation that plant-based eating would become the juggernaut it is today.
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Beloved Latin American dishes from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala and beyond go meat free at this vegan pop-up currently based in North Hollywood.
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Nine L.A. restaurants just nabbed the Michelin stamp of approval, ranging from a casual hole-in-the-wall Peruvian chicken place to a pizza joint known for its Quarter Sheets in Echo Park and a pricey, exclusive sushi restaurant in Gardena — yes, Gardena. All highlight the diverse dining experiences the L.A. area has to offer.
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‘Ramadan Kareem’ or ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ are phrases you can use to wish your Muslim colleague or friend.
