Food

The Itzy Bitzy Coffee Shop In El Sereno: Tiny In Size, Mighty In Vibes

"It's 8 square feet by 8 square feet," the owner of the new lil'East Coffee said. It's standing room only for patrons.

A storefront sign that says Lil'East El Sereno California 90032

LAist Pop-Up Of The Week: Lao-Lao's Curried Noodles In Chinatown

Discover the delicious flavors of Laotian cuisine at Malina Syvoravong's pop-up, Lao-Lao, this weekend at Pearl River Deli in Chinatown.

Culinary Connections: Join LAist For An Old-School Hamburger Fry

Join Associate Editor of Food and Culture Gab Chabrán and How To LA host Brian De Los Santos to discuss burgers in Los Angeles.

Pasadena Claims To Be The Home Of The Cheeseburger — But There’s Beef

Was the burger with cheese really invented at a Pasadena roadside stand 100 years ago?

A black and white photo of a road stand from the 1930's. It has a Spanish tile roof, with a sign that says Coca Cola on the top. Next to it is a brightly lit neon sign which says RITE SPOT. Several light skinned men and women are sitting at stools and leaning on the counter, looking at the camera. It's night time.

Does Sriracha Taste Different After The Shortage? We Put It To The Test — And Learned Proper Storage Etiquette In The Process

After people began complaining online that Sriracha they'd bought recently didn't taste like the old stuff, we set out to find the answer. It didn't go well.

A smaller, mostly empty bottle of Sriracha and a larger, mostly full bottle sit behind two rows of clear used condiment cups.

Don’t Eat Some Raw Oysters: FDA Expands Warning After Nearly 200 People Get Sick

California health officials announced Wednesday the warning is for oysters imported from northwestern Mexico.

A pile of unshucked oysters sitting on small pebble ice.

Shocker, But Confirmed: LA County Has The Most Mexican Restaurants In The Country

A Pew Research Center study has found that L.A. County has the most Mexican restaurants in the country, and 17% of restaurants in California serve Mexican food.

Nonprofit Creating Justice Announces Plans to Buy Longstanding Family-Run Market in Skid Row

The market has developed strong commitments to social justice under current owner Danny Park, who serves on the board of Creating Justice.

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What The Displacement Of Storied Restaurant Suehiro Means For Little Tokyo

The move of Suehiro Cafe to Downtown LA is yet another example of local businesses leaving the neighborhood, nibbling away at its cultural identity

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Iconic Pea Soup Andersen's Has Closed. Here Are Your Memories

We share memories from staff and others about visiting Pea Soup Andersen's in Buellton, which closed this week.

An image of an outdoor street scene of roadside signs that sit alongside a large-looking street. The closest sign is two signs on the same signpost. At the top is a green circle with an A in an Old English-like font. Underneath is a sign shaped like a bowl with a white top that reads "Pea Soup Andersen's" in a black font. Underneath the name on the sign are two cartoon characters dressed in chef outfits. On the left, the bigger one holds a wooden mallet over his head, and on the right, the smaller one has a wooden steak on a table. Behind the sign is a grove of partially visible trees, and in the background are signs for Best Western Hotel, a 76 gas station, and an American flag. Further back is a large mountain on the horizon.

'Squeezed From All Sides': Why 2023 Shuttered So Many LA Eateries

Food and labor costs, pandemic pressures, and strike impacts slashed revenue for L.A. restaurants last year. Many of them closed shop.

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I Ate 100 Iconic LA Sandwiches In 2023. Here’s What I Learned

From tortas to tuna melts, all sandwiches tell a unique story as they celebrate Los Angeles' diverse tapestry of flavors with each bite.

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