Food

These LA and Orange County chefs and restaurants won big at the Michelin Guide awards

The biggest winner Monday night was Los Angeles Chef Jordan Kahn, who took home honors in three different categories.

A light-skinned hand is holding a utensil over a brown wooden bowl filled with shelled sea urchins. The bowl is placed on an off-white surface next to a large geode rock containing white crystallized rocks inside.

Way before 7-Eleven thought of selling Japanese food, there was Famima!! in LA

Remembering the Japanese convenience store chain that tried — and failed — to crack Los Angeles.

No food left uneaten: a monthly food exchange grows in Northeast LA

A co-op in Glassell Park combats food waste and encourages community.

Inflation math is changing America's dinner plans

For the first time in years, people are buying more groceries, including pricier brands, to replace restaurant outings.

Why I believe LA's best tacos can be found in Whittier (yes, Whittier)

It's fighting talk, but LAist associate food editor Gab Chabrán says his hometown's combo of newcomers making waves and old timers making faves hits the spot.

The building exterior features a slanted roof with green lettering signage that reads "Tacos Baja." Below the sign, there are two windows—one with an open sign. The building is surrounded by lush green foliage. In the foreground, there is a standalone sign that reads "Tacos Baja, Simply The Best."

Come with us on a tasting tour of Anaheim’s Little Arabia

From Egyptian cuisine to Yemeni dishes, from lolling on sofas to takeout at food trucks, go on a multi-national gastronomic adventure.

An illustration of a map with an orange patterned background and various food items from Middle Eastern countries and a key detailing the various restaurants: Al Tannour, Nadoosh Shawarma, House of Mandi, Forn Al Hara, Cairo Restaurant & Cafe, Aleppo's Kitchen

The kid-friendliest restaurants in SoCal, according to LAist faithful

Going out to eat becomes a whole different ballgame when you introduce kids into the picture. Here are some of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Southern California, according to LAist readers and listeners.

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Your favorite LA outdoor restaurant patio is safe — for now — as the permitting deadline is extended

The city’s emergency al-fresco program, which allowed restaurants to open outdoor dining areas with minimal red tape, was due to sunset this week. Then, the Mayor stepped in.

The building has a well-constructed makeshift patio with potted trees and orange traffic barricades. To the right, a group of people wearing dark clothing and with dark skin is standing near the entrance. Above the patio space, there is a sign in Korean. Above that is a second floor with the words "PARKS BBQ" in red letters.

We asked: What are your favorite LA bakeries? You spilled your secrets

In a city that's exploding with excellent bakeries, deciding where to go for that croissant or cupcake can be a challenge. You told us your fave raves