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We know. While we love living in SoCal, it can take quite a toll out of your pocket book, time and energy. That’s why we created Cheap Fast Eats — to give you a friend-in-the-know shortcut to finding tasty food you can grab quickly for $10-$15.We’ve been scouting out places for a couple of years now, and have gone as far afield as Santa Ana and the Valley, from Culver City to Pico Union. So check out our new fall edition — a curated list of places we think you’ll like for cool temps.
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Down south, a group of bagel makers is quietly generating excitement in the bagel-verse.Listen 0:49 -
L.A.'s multicultural dining scene is redefining Thanksgiving with offerings that reflect how the city actually eats.Listen 0:46 -
Koreatown's Jook Hyang is currently serving a specific mushroom that's highly sought after in Korean cuisineListen 0:49
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The Leo is Portillo's entry in the pop culture space capitalizing on the surprise choice of the first U.S.-born pope. We asked a Chicago expert to take a bite — our editor in chief, Megan Garvey.
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From old-school favorites to newer hotspots, we’ve got your Día de las Madres brunch plans covered.
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The Department of Agriculture is demanding sensitive data from states about more than 40 million food stamp recipients as DOGE is amassing data for immigration enforcement.Listen 3:45
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Two days for bread dough to rise? More for pizza dough? Devoted bakers and pizza chefs are patiently waiting for the magic to happen.
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How to eat out multiple times a week without busting your pants.
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BadAsh Bakes Bakery and Cafe is a big hit online. Patrons are saying the cookies, pastries and banana pudding are living up to the hype.
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Loquats are one of the many ripe fruits that Angelenos may find now around the Palisades and Eaton fire areas.
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Fruity pebbles studded corn dogs, pickle lemonade, and of course, crumbled hot Cheetos. Yes, I survived.
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Everyone loves pizza — but how do you bring a cold slice back to life the next day? And no, throwing it in the microwave doesn't count.
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Los Angeles's famed greasy spoon shut down operations early March. Now realtors are soliciting bids for the building.
It's the brainchild of El Sereno's favorite punk rock taco spot, Evil Cooks.
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It’s America vs. América, goals vs. golazos, burgers and tacos vs. 625 versions of empanadas when Copa América returns to the U.S. this summer.
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After an epic battle, your four favorite cheeseburgers have been named in the LAist Tournament of Cheeseburgers.
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Black people have for years put their own flavorful spin on the classic Mexican dish. Here’s how — and where to eat some.
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L.A. Chef Lord Maynard Llera took home top honors Monday night — a coveted James Beard Award for Best Chef: California — a win that honors his unique, heart-and-soul take on Filipino barbecue.
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Yes, we all know about animal-style. But how about combining two different off-the-menu items — or even items from different fast food chains?
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Our quest to find the most popular cheeseburger in the land, voted on by you
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A team of highly acclaimed chefs is converging on Long Beach to pay homage to Mexican regional dishes
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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.
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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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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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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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Cheap Fast Eats makes its inaugural visit to the San Fernando Valley. This time, we’re checking out the Canoga Park and Winnetka neighborhoods.
