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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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Applications are open for temporary disaster assistance for groceries from CalFresh. Here's who is eligible.
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There is one economic riddle ahead of Super Bowl Sunday: The egg market has been hit hard by avian flu, but wings are abundant and relatively affordable this year. So what gives?
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From ATL style to Indian spices and howlin’ hot, here’s a round-up of our favorite wing spots just in time for the big game.
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It’s V-Day people. Here are locals' recommendations on where to head for loved-up vibes.
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Avoid the craziness and instead head to these places offering thoughtful packages at $100 per person or less.
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The Silver Lake bar was one of the last lesbian establishments in the city, after the slow decline of a once thriving bar scene.
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Many dishes eaten during the Lunar New Year are special to the holiday. NPR readers shared their most cherished dishes.
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The Lime Truck is serving up Cali-Mex fare nightly across Los Angeles, one of countless restaurants and food trucks helping out after the devastating fires. But for owner and TV chef Daniel Shemtob, it's personal.
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Matcha culture is complex and rich, like the drink. We offer seven spots to approach matcha nirvana.
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The eateries are included in the best of California and national categories.
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American wine industry stakeholders have different opinions about the potential fallout from tariffs on European wine, with California likely feeling the biggest impact.
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Restaurant crawls and dining clubs are the latest efforts from community members to revive struggling Altadena eateries affected by the Eaton Fire.
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The review site released its 100 top sandwich spots, with five in SoCal. But they weren’t the usual contenders.
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Ice cream makers bring a little piece of Argentina, Turkey and Mexico to the region
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The Palisades Fire was just the first hardship the restaurant faced. A mudslide in February has meant a long, soggy road to reopening.
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L.A. and coffee are synonymous, but how does it compare to other major U.S. cities?
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The breakfast burrito served up at Torrance Memorial Hospital is hearty, fresh — and cheap.
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With several locations across LA, fans love Win-Dow’s tasty smashburgers — closely followed by their great prices.
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The 88-member Los Angeles County Brewers Guild has twice been awarded top honors in the state's competition.
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Greenbar Distillery wants to make your home cocktail a breeze.
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It’s the cheeseburger event of the summer this weekend at Smorgasburg LA.
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Miến gà, a chicken and glass noodle soup, is comfort in a bowl for many in the Vietnamese diaspora.
