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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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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.
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Walk past that bottle of Josh and stock up on one from L.A. winemakers who love the region as much as you do.
An LAist correspondent's recipe for the simmered, holiday fruit punch from Mexico and Central America — and the meaning behind it.
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Miến gà, a chicken and glass noodle soup, is comfort in a bowl for many in the Vietnamese diaspora.
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Both businesses and customers say they're generally supportive of the law.
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The fair attracts over 1 million visitors a year and many days sell out, so plan accordingly if you have your heart set on a particular day.
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The restaurant, which claims to have invented the French dip sandwich, is closing on Aug. 3 after “numerous attempts at last-ditch efforts.”
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Fat and Flour founder Nicole Rucker shares her subversive brownie recipe that shouldn’t work, but somehow does.
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The most well-known hidden restaurant in L.A. offers a deal on a prix fixe menu.
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At The Park’s Finest, chef and co-founder Johneric Concordia’s rubs and banana leaf cornbread rewrite the rules of flavor.
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Bold flavors and inventive takes on traditional Indian cuisine, for a very attractive price.
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It's an impressive achievement for Providence in Hollywood and Somni in West Hollywood.
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The burritos at La Azteca Tortilleria have been raved about by many, including the late food writer Jonathan Gold.
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Langer's Deli and Swingers have removed surcharges caused by egg shortages.
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Some food trucks, farmers markets and small restaurants are temporarily closed, while others are shielding workers and raising funds to help.
