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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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The owners have 30 days to pay back due rent.
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Actress Tiffani Thiessen, a homegrown SoCal resident, takes on leftovers in her new cookbook “Here We Go Again.”
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We asked for your favorite places to eat and drink at the beach, and you delivered. Here are 22 seaside restaurants that serve up a view.
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Thai, Vietnamese, Korean and Japanese versions of the venerable salad are popping up all over the city
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The former K-Pop idol is bringing his new soju stateside, as Korea's national liquor continues to gain popularity in the country.
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AB 374, which lets dispensaries sell food and non-alcoholic drinks, awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature.
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Friday night dinners have traditionally been a time to gather, light candles, eat and kick back.
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Everything about this savory flavor is mysterious, from how it tastes to why it took so long to get recognized as the fifth taste. What is it, and how does it make food taste delicious?
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Sorry Not Sorry isn’t exactly a gay bar, but its support for LGBTQ+ people is drawing in assistance in their time of need.
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If you go out socially in Los Angeles, drinking alcohol is often the norm. But for many looking to change their relationship with alcohol, L.A. has many options to enjoy booze-free drinks and still be social.
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How can these delicious fish tacos be just $1.19? We investigate.
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How diverse cultures shaped the culinary history of Los Angeles through meat on a grill
