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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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Experts say stick with USDA rules: four days then dump; but here’s how to make your next holiday leftovers last.
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We travel to the San Gabriel Valley to try bargain-priced Thai lunch combos, Northern Chinese pan-fried dumplings, and Malaysian brunch.
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Located along the Slauson Corridor, Somerville is designed to be “a tribute to South Central L.A.’s Golden Age.”
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“We make the food grandma would make with a full sleeve of tats and septum piercing," says the owner of Belle’s Bagels.
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An infectious disease expert explains how viral load, and how it’s ingested, can all play a role.
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Flavorful, vibrant soups from Burma, Thailand, Mexico and Vietnam to help you get through the cold, right here in SoCal.
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A new cluster of halal food trucks means Angelenos looking for halal options don’t have to drive down to O.C.
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A number of food and drinks have been recalled in recent weeks over the risk of foodborne illnesses.
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"I have an opinion on this that might be a bit controversial. You really shouldn't be cooking on Thanksgiving."
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Thanksgiving favorites such as mac and cheese, turkey and casseroles can be brought through TSA checkpoints. But cranberry sauce, maple syrup and gravy must go in checked baggage, the agency says.
It's the brainchild of El Sereno's favorite punk rock taco spot, Evil Cooks.
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Yes, there are tacos, but there's so much more.
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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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Matcha culture is complex and rich, like the drink. We offer seven spots to approach matcha nirvana.
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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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