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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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Guavas are the main ingredient in the Mexican holiday drink ponche. The warmer weather is lengthening the season of the backyard crop.
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The Food and Drug Administration has told food manufacturers the psychoactive mushroom Amanita muscaria isn't authorized for food, including edibles, because it doesn't meet safety standards.Listen 3:34
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Sinkers or swimmers? We've gathered matzo ball tips and tactics to help you master the craft.
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A cultural staple, the tamal helps bring members of the Curiel family together.
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Treats you might not have tried but will have everyone talking.
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Open since 1985, this Melrose Hill establishment and its family have been pivotal to shaping Korean Angeleno culture.
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We dive headfirst into a vat of the creamy good stuff.
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Many L.A. diners want outdoor restaurant seating to stick around forever.
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Two rulings — in federal and state courts — make it increasingly likely that Kroger might abandon its $24.6 billion plan to buy Albertsons. The merger aimed to combine two of America's largest supermarket chains.Listen 3:34
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One reason food insecurity rates are high, researchers say, is because of the high cost of living.
It's the brainchild of El Sereno's favorite punk rock taco spot, Evil Cooks.
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Southern California's bagel scene is thriving. We walk you through where to go.
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Ms. Donut is closing its door the last week of August.
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Do you have to pay a service fee? Is tipping still a thing? And where does all that money go?
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After balking at the exorbitant price of her meal, Brittany Gorin did what any sensible Angeleno would do. She went on Reddit.
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Chinatown has historically served as a home base for various immigrant groups, offering multiple types of cuisine for around ten bucks.
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It’s hotter than the devil’s armpit outside — ditch the stove and get cool with these summertime meals.
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Last week we shared our favorite places to get the pan dulce in Los Angeles, and asked you for your recommendations. Here's what you told us.
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Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup, and Fully Cooked Falafel are affected.
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We enter the concha-verse to understand the importance of the famous pan dulce for Angelenos.
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The new restaurant runs on star power from the streaming giant's unscripted programs. Dining there feels surreal, as striking writers and actors have brought the movie and TV industry to a standstill.
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Here are the local winners of the 2023 Michelin Guide for California.
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Nardone’s restaurant Bello Chef’s Table has been recognized in the restaurant guide for the past two years, but achieving a star still eludes him.
