Food

TV's Phil Rosenthal loves diners. Soon, he'll have one of his own in LA's Larchmont

For the star of 'Somebody Feed Phil,' the Larchmont diner is all about creating community.

A light skinned middle aged man with grey hair is wearing a black T shirt and smiling. he's holding a pineapple that's been sliced open, with a straw inside. Behind him is a gorgeous Hawaiian view of islands and water

A James Beard nominee just opened a diner. And it's the coolest place to be

Chef Daniel Castillo has opened a love letter to diners in Santa Ana.

A vibrant, retro-inspired lunch spread set atop a glossy pink cracked-ice Formica table, surrounded by a warm-toned booth featuring stacked chicken salad sandwich served with golden fries, a single taco , a double-decker patty melt and in the bottom left a plate of loaded chili cheese fries.

The Tesla diner may be coming, but our homegrown SoCal diners still rule

They're also far less likely to ruffle feathers.

The nostalgic interior of Swingers in the Fairfax district features vintage plaid and teal vinyl booths filled with groups of people. Across from the booths is a counter service area with stools, utensils, and condiment caddies.

Original Pantry cooks find a new home — and loyal customers — at East LA taco spot

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.

A man with medium skin tone wearing a black shirt and hat is serving an omelet and potatoes from a commercial griddle.

The Tournament of Cheeseburgers is back — now cheesier and juicier than before

Nominations are open for your local faves, culminating in a winner to be crowned at Smorgasburg LA on July 20.

A promotional image for the 2nd Annual Tournament of Cheeseburgers, presented by LAist and hosted at Smorgasburg Los Angeles, featuring a playful and energetic aesthetic with cartoon cheeseburgers.

This Altadena restaurant's neighborhood is gone after the Eaton Fire. It's reopening anyway

The neighborhood’s beloved Thai restaurant, Miya, is again opening its doors, even though there may be few customers.

The exterior of a restaurant which says Miya above it. The front has bright blue tiles with a red painted door.

Vibe check: A new pope-inspired sandwich has dropped. We try 'The Leo'

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.

A sliced beef sandwich has a relish of peppers and the words THE LEO in gothic script

Stay local this Mother’s Day: 9 Boyle Heights places to brunch with mama

From old-school favorites to newer hotspots, we’ve got your Día de las Madres brunch plans covered.

A restaurant with decorations around the walls and ceiling, including purple, pink, and orange string lights.

USDA, DOGE demand CA and other states hand over personal data about food stamp recipients

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.