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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
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L.A.'s multicultural dining scene is redefining Thanksgiving with offerings that reflect how the city actually eats.Listen 0:46
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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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Going to Coachella but looking for something outside the regular festival fare? We've got you covered with a round-up of local restaurants and eateries.
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For a while it looked like alfresco dining was under threat — but the mayor is making her views known.
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The ways to celebrate Passover is as diverse as LA's population
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Armenians who celebrate lent adopt a special meat-free diet.
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Cheap Fast Eats, Koreatown After Dark! Asian American Pizza, Hot Cheeto-Encrusted Corn Dogs And MoreCheap Fast Eats visits one of L.A.’s most distinctive neighborhoods for some nighttime bites.
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Iranian Americans in Los Angeles celebrate the new year Nowruz, despite the women-led unrest happening back home.
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Getting diagnosed with celiac disease doesn't have to mean curtains on delicious food. In the L.A. area, there are plenty of quality gluten-free restaurants and eateries that provide tasty bites that won't wreak havoc on one's immune system.
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From gamjatang to carne con papas to meatballs, we've got you covered.
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Places like Gusto Bread in Long Beach and Crudo e Nudo in Santa Monica have thrived with outdoor spaces since the pandemic. Now, in order to keep them as a permanent setup, it’s going to cost — and not everyone is willing to pay.
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The blending of regional flavors and the ways Black and Brown communities have been living close to each other in places like South L.A. have created a specific cuisine here.
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How to get the best eggs in town without leaving your yard.
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Valentine's Day is a premium excuse to buy chocolate for someone you know — or for yourself. Here's how to do it right.