Food

After a century as a downtown LA staple, The Original Pantry closes its doors

Hundreds of Angelenos line up for one last comfort meal. Barring a miracle, The Pantry is set to close today.

People stand in line under a mural reading: Original Pantry Cafe

USDA unveils a $1 billion plan to address the egg crisis

Egg prices have been going through the roof.

Egg prices jumped more than 15% in January, after farmers had to cull millions of laying hens due to avian flu. The rise in grocery prices kept overall inflation elevated.

All grill, no bill — Fair Oaks Burger is serving free meals in Altadena

The restaurant is one of a few surviving structures on its block of Fair Oaks Avenue and is serving displaced residents and first responders in the parking lot.

A man with black shirt and blue gloves puts veggies into a bowl. in the middle of the frame a large aluminum tray of veggies is heated on a plancha. Two women also serve rice on the right of the frame.

Cheap Fast Eats goes vegan, with meatless dishes across LA for around $10

Eating a plant-based diet doesn’t have to cost the earth.

A pair of hands with a dark skin tone, adorned with various rings and bracelets, holds a paper container containing a vegan chili dog. The chili dog features a reddish chili topped with vegan orange grated cheese and sprinkled with chunks of red onion, all encased in a white hot dog bun. The person holding the hot dog is wearing a multi-colored camouflage print zip-up sweatshirt and has long red braids, although their face is not visible.

Hot pot breakdown: three distinct styles you need to try

Explore the differences between traditions, from Sichuan’s spicy mala to Japan’s delicate shabu-shabu and Korea’s hearty jeongol.

A large grey-colored stone dish containing a variety of meats and vegetables sits in the center of an assortment of round, light brown-colored steamer baskets, each containing different types of food on a black surface.

For restaurants on the coast, Palisades Fire is just the latest disaster

Some restaurants in Malibu, the Palisades and Santa Monica, like those throughout the industry, were already on life support after pandemic lockdowns, the Hollywood writers strike and inflation.

a sign in an empty restaurant reads "bar closed. short staffed"

Angelenos, you have special affection for local breakfast spots. These are some of your favorites

Grits and eggs, Taiwanese dishes, and omelettes galore — some of you even claim certain breakfast burritos can even "change your life."

A bagel battle is underway in LA as two newcomers ride into town

Boichik bagels from the Bay Area and New York’s H&H bagels are opening stores in LA this month.

a pile of brown shiny bagels, some with poppy seeds, some with sesame seeds, some with everything, some plain

The challenge: can you get a great sandwich in LA for less than $12?

We found some of the most wallet-friendly sandwiches in all of L.A.

Two different types of sandwiches are displayed next to each other on a slotted wooden surface painted light pink. On the left, there is a rectangular metal tray with a to-go paper containing a sandwich made with a long French-style bun filled with cooked ground beef, white sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion. On the right, there is a small circular metal plate with a sandwich wrapped in silver foil paper. This sandwich is made with a round sesame seed bun, melted cheese, and bacon.

5 places to get gorgeous chocolates for Valentine’s Day

No need to grab gas station flowers for your Valentine. Our list of chocolate shops has you covered.

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Retailers including Trader Joe's and Kroger have started limiting egg purchases

Egg farmers have been plagued by widespread outbreaks of bird flu. Experts say it's hard to predict when the industry will bounce back from the illness' effects.

Canned tuna sold at Costco and Trader Joe's recalled over botulism risk

The voluntary recall covers 13 products sold at major grocery stores in 26 states and the District of Columbia. It was triggered by defective packaging that poses the risk of food poisoning.

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