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We know that SoCal living isn’t easy on your budget. That's why we created Cheap Fast Eats — a friend-in-the-know shortcut to tasty food for $10 - $15. Dig in and enjoy!
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Food Friday
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Chef Michael Tang's obsession with making the perfect breakfast evolved into Stanley's, his weekly Hollywood pop-up.
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New bakery Miopane brings stuffed, pillowy bagels filled with things like matcha and chocolate hazelnut to Old Town.
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The annual reopening marks a fresh chapter for the downtown market.
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The Pasadena restaurateur and candy maker, known for her sea salt caramels and community spirit, has died.Listen 0:37
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Witness rhythmic rice, pounding taiko drums and fresh mochi-making.
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From diasporic cuisines to smaller portions, here's what's bubbling up.
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Starting in 2026, California tortillas will contain folic acid to help prevent birth defects—a change aimed at closing a gap for Latina mothers.
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The James Beard winner discussed his memories of his mom's food, earning respect from the tías, and restaurant pricing myths.
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LAist food and culture writer Gab Chabran looks back on a year of eating.
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Some of the best chefs and eateries in Los Angeles are elevating the portable masa meal to Michelin levels.
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An LAist correspondent's recipe for the simmered, holiday fruit punch from Mexico and Central America — and the meaning behind it.
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Walk past that bottle of Josh and stock up on one from L.A. winemakers who love the region as much as you do.
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A Jersey breakfast icon lands in Hermosa Beach.
The school district worked with the maker of its beloved coffee cake to craft a vegan pastry.
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Iranian Americans in Los Angeles celebrate the new year Nowruz, despite the women-led unrest happening back home.
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Getting diagnosed with celiac disease doesn't have to mean curtains on delicious food. In the L.A. area, there are plenty of quality gluten-free restaurants and eateries that provide tasty bites that won't wreak havoc on one's immune system.
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From gamjatang to carne con papas to meatballs, we've got you covered.
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Places like Gusto Bread in Long Beach and Crudo e Nudo in Santa Monica have thrived with outdoor spaces since the pandemic. Now, in order to keep them as a permanent setup, it’s going to cost — and not everyone is willing to pay.
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The blending of regional flavors and the ways Black and Brown communities have been living close to each other in places like South L.A. have created a specific cuisine here.
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How to get the best eggs in town without leaving your yard.
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Valentine's Day is a premium excuse to buy chocolate for someone you know — or for yourself. Here's how to do it right.
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Join the Culinary Historians of Southern California for a dive into the history of ice cream, and sample special recipes made with locally-sourced ingredients.
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While supermarket inflation is still high, there are savings to be found on Super Bowl snacks. Prices for chicken wings and guacamole have fallen sharply since last year's big game.
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With the big game approaching, whether you support either team or even watch football, we know it all comes down to the snacks.
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We visit Culver City for another round of Cheap Fast Eats, scoping out Hawaiian, Argentine, and Jamaican gems
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If you find yourself with some free time (ahem, maybe a canceled flight), keep yourself fed with these budget-friendly and locally-inspired restaurants.