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A new location is set to open on the Westside later this year.Listen 7:10 -
I had plenty of food in my two freezers. So why did my credit card bill point to so much takeout? I had to make a change. -
Every year, Kansha Creamery's flavor contest gives kids the opportunity to turn their ideas into sweet, sweet frozen reality.Listen 4:12
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A cultural staple, the tamal helps bring members of the Curiel family together.
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Treats you might not have tried but will have everyone talking.
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We dive headfirst into a vat of the creamy good stuff.
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Open since 1985, this Melrose Hill establishment and its family have been pivotal to shaping Korean Angeleno culture.
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Many L.A. diners want outdoor restaurant seating to stick around forever.
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Two rulings — in federal and state courts — make it increasingly likely that Kroger might abandon its $24.6 billion plan to buy Albertsons. The merger aimed to combine two of America's largest supermarket chains.Listen 3:34
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One reason food insecurity rates are high, researchers say, is because of the high cost of living.
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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 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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We travel to the San Gabriel Valley to try bargain-priced Thai lunch combos, Northern Chinese pan-fried dumplings, and Malaysian brunch.
From European restaurants serving pasta to Korean restaurants inscribing menus on gourds, food can provide a lens to see Koreatown’s development over time.
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Here are the most popular cheeseburgers across the region. Vote to keep your favorite in the running as we whittle them down to the top 16!
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The Japanese snack Takoyaki — fried octopus balls — is a staple at baseball parks in Japan.
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The Arts District near downtown L.A. has many taco styles to try, all representing different regional tastes. Here are a few of our favorites.
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We spoke to Zach Brooks of Smorgasburg LA about what’s in store for the upcoming Tournament of Cheeseburger event on July 7.
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Today there are approximately 38,000 McDonald’s, 8,500 Taco Bells, and 3,100 Carl’s Jrs. And they all started here in Greater L.A.
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The Boyle Heights coffee spot serves coffee with homemade sweet flavors: dulce de leche, mazapán and arroz con leche, inspiring nostalgia for many
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The dining and cocktail destination has started rolling out its reopening already, with Pacific Seas and a revamped cafeteria concept slated to start serving customers again this summer.
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Service charges; resort fees; "surcharge" add-ons: A new state law requiring price transparency is set to take effect in July. Until now, no one knew how it would apply to restaurants.
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You need an excuse to unplug. And how does a freshly baked scone served with jam and cream sound? Here are some of our favorite places to enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea in L.A. and O.C. What's your go to for afternoon tea?
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L.A. can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be when there are burgers. This is a story about friendships that get stronger with each bite.
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It's a food that connects LAist food editor Gab Chabran with memories of his mom and wife, who also cherish this dish.
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A new crop of restaurants in L.A. and O.C. just earned the "recommended" nod from the biggest name in food and dining — the Michelin Guide.
