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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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A trip to the grocery or liquor store is about to become even more expensive, economists say. From seafood to olive oil, these items will likely cost more under President Trump's tariffs.Listen 2:57
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Under the ownership of Jeffrey Ige, the beloved Japanese restaurant stays true to its heritage, serving comfort food that has connected generations of LA residents.
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The Greek restaurant and market has been in the Pico-Union neighborhood for more than 70 years.
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A new book, 'Margarita Time' by Caroline Pardilla, explores how one Mexican cocktail captured our heart.
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The nominees have all earned a shot at taking home the coveted culinary award known as the Oscars of food.
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Yes, you can get late night food in this town: in Koreatown, the Valley, Hollywood, downtown and elsewhere. You just have to know where to go.
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Amid a nationwide egg shortage, families in Boyle Heights and Lincoln Heights are turning to backyard farming to support their communities.
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After the Hollywood strikes left them with little work, two longtime production designers opened Fuegos, an Argentine restaurant in South L.A. inspired by their roots.Listen 12:49
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Spring's here, which means it's time to plant some tomatoes.
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The tradition of iftar is thriving in SoCal during Ramadan. Here's what it's like to be at the tableTwo LAist colleagues attend iftar to break the Ramadan fast together with a Palestinian family in Rowland Heights.
It's the brainchild of El Sereno's favorite punk rock taco spot, Evil Cooks.
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Raul and his wife Rosa opened their first Cuban bakery storefront in 1976 in Echo Park.
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Here are the most popular cheeseburgers across the region. Vote to keep your favorite in the running as we whittle them down to the top 16!
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The State of California has banned “junk fees.” Here's what that means for your next restaurant bill.
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Poutine, the Quebecois cousin of chili fries, isn’t easy to find in Southern California, but there are a few places that are nailing the basics and adding their own twist.
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The Japanese snack Takoyaki — fried octopus balls — is a staple at baseball parks in Japan.
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Today there are approximately 38,000 McDonald’s, 8,500 Taco Bells, and 3,100 Carl’s Jrs. And they all started here in Greater L.A.
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We spoke to Zach Brooks of Smorgasburg LA about what’s in store for the upcoming Tournament of Cheeseburger event on July 7.
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The Boyle Heights coffee spot serves coffee with homemade sweet flavors: dulce de leche, mazapán and arroz con leche, inspiring nostalgia for many
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The Arts District near downtown L.A. has many taco styles to try, all representing different regional tastes. Here are a few of our favorites.
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The dining and cocktail destination has started rolling out its reopening already, with Pacific Seas and a revamped cafeteria concept slated to start serving customers again this summer.
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Service charges; resort fees; "surcharge" add-ons: A new state law requiring price transparency is set to take effect in July. Until now, no one knew how it would apply to restaurants.
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It's a food that connects LAist food editor Gab Chabran with memories of his mom and wife, who also cherish this dish.
