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I'm A Devoted Craft Beer Drinker. And This Beer Is More Important To Me Than Any Other Beer I've HadGab Chabrán's daughter is autistic with limited speech. So when he heard about Golden Road Brewery's Get on Board Hazy IPA, a craft beer made by autistic adults who are non-speaking, he knew he had to learn more. -
Are you left wondering about tipping when you order takeout? We get it. Tipping fatigue is real. Here is one argument for tipping 20%, even on takeout. -
Everything you always wanted to know about the unleavened bread but were afraid to ask.
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Don’t let the moment pass you by — vote in this year’s Tournament of Cheeseburgers.
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Public health records for the home of the Godmother sandwich refer to "vermin infestation."
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The second annual Tournament of Cheeseburgers has begun — and we want to hear from you!
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Within a 10-minute walk on Hillhurst Avenue are a handful of places that serve a cup of joe. And another coffee shop is coming.
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For the star of 'Somebody Feed Phil,' the Larchmont diner is all about creating community.
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Chef Daniel Castillo has opened a love letter to diners in Santa Ana.
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They're also far less likely to ruffle feathers.
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A handful of longtime Pantry cooks have been serving fried potatoes, eggs, pancakes, bacon and sourdough bread at an East L.A. restaurant since the diner closed in March.
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Nominations are open for your local faves, culminating in a winner to be crowned at Smorgasburg LA on July 20.
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The neighborhood’s beloved Thai restaurant, Miya, is again opening its doors, even though there may be few customers.
A new California law, penned by a Fresno Assembly member, mandates folic acid in corn tortillas to curb birth defects in Latina women.
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The annual reopening marks a fresh chapter for the downtown market.
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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.
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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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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 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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An LAist correspondent's recipe for the simmered, holiday fruit punch from Mexico and Central America — and the meaning behind it.
