Food

Meet the woman who's tried nearly 40 breakfast burritos to find the best in LA

Casey Shea has been trying breakfast burritos around Los Angeles and documenting her journey on Instagram.

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3 exciting Thai restaurants in LA to try when you’re in a rush

Los Angeles has a long history of notable Thai restaurants. Here are some favorites to try right now.

A black plastic to-go tray with three different compartments, each filled with varying types of food. On the left is a bed of cooked white rice containing chunks of an orange squash-like vegetable in a yellow sauce towards the bottom of the tray. On top of the rice are two hard-boiled eggs with a light reddish-brown sauce. The right side has two smaller sections. The top section is filled with large chunks of sliced fish in a dark red sauce, while the bottom section contains large chunks of brown cooked meat and small quail eggs in a light brown liquid sauce.

Rosh Hashanah traditions — how the holiday table evolves

From pineapple-shaped chopped liver to vegan matzo ball soup, we look at traditions old and new.

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As LA restaurants are squeezed, Pasta Sisters is beating the odds

The popular Westside destination features quality food, affordable prices and a happy staff. What have they figured out that has befuddled so many others?

A white rectangular sign with black lettering reading "Pasta Sisters" is attached to a building. In between the black lettering, there is a yellow neon sign resembling a noodle with an arrow at the bottom pointing inside the restaurant. Behind the sign is a clear blue sky with a set of string lights hung below, next to the partially shown top of a tree.

Come with us on a tasting tour of Cambodia Town in Long Beach

Where to enjoy the cuisine’s bold, intense flavors.

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What we lose when we lose our dive bars

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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Has your favorite restaurant closed recently? We asked three chefs why it’s so hard out there

The post-pandemic restaurant landscape in L.A. isn’t for the faint of heart

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The sweet, bitter, smooth pleasure of a good Negroni: 5 bars in LA that get it right

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.