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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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Food Friday
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Asha Starks, owner of Hot Grease, is honoring a Black tradition on her home turf — the OC. -
From square pan pizzas to Oaxacan tlayudas and ceviche on the beach, we've rounded up a few of our favorite spots. -
Yes it is! No it’s not! Okay, let’s call the whole thing off (while sipping coffee at this great spot we know).Listen 1:39:01
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As the coffee shop scene grows in the neighborhood, we sipped our way through to find you the best spots to kick back and relax.
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Los Angeles has a long history of notable Thai restaurants. Here are some favorites to try right now.
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From pineapple-shaped chopped liver to vegan matzo ball soup, we look at traditions old and new.
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The popular Westside destination features quality food, affordable prices and a happy staff. What have they figured out that has befuddled so many others?
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Where to enjoy the cuisine’s bold, intense flavors.
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For all those times you do not want a fancy $20 cocktail at one of those fancy places, there's your reliable neighborhood dive. Here are three timeless dives along a stretch of 4 miles in the San Gabriel Valley, from San Gabriel to South Pasadena.
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The post-pandemic restaurant landscape in L.A. isn’t for the faint of heart
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Whether it’s a classic or a creative variation (Darjeeling tea and cardamom anyone?), head to these spots for the perfect after-work or thru-the-weekend sip.
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Other cities have long hot dog histories steeped in mustard and ketchup, but L.A. has its own hot dog culture. You simply need to know where to look.
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The statue is a Downey mainstay. So beloved, one person actually started crying after learning of the accident.
