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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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Down south, a group of bagel makers is quietly generating excitement in the bagel-verse.Listen 0:49 -
L.A.'s multicultural dining scene is redefining Thanksgiving with offerings that reflect how the city actually eats.Listen 0:46 -
Koreatown's Jook Hyang is currently serving a specific mushroom that's highly sought after in Korean cuisineListen 0:49
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Going out to eat becomes a whole different ballgame when you introduce kids into the picture. Here are some of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Southern California, according to LAist readers and listeners.Listen 15:45
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It's fighting talk, but LAist associate food editor Gab Chabrán says his hometown's combo of newcomers making waves and old timers making faves hits the spot.
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Your favorite LA outdoor restaurant patio is safe — for now — as the permitting deadline is extendedThe city’s emergency al-fresco program, which allowed restaurants to open outdoor dining areas with minimal red tape, was due to sunset this week. Then, the Mayor stepped in.
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In a city that's exploding with excellent bakeries, deciding where to go for that croissant or cupcake can be a challenge. You told us your fave raves
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Five of our favorite cool drinks to get you through the high temps
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We head to O.C.'s Fountain Valley to find some delicious bites that are easy on the wallet.
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When you want to chant for Team USA this summer, here’s where to gather with like-minded sports fans.
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A look inside the ghost kitchens popping up all around Los Angeles, making food delivery apps even more efficient - and automated.
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As the summer sizzles, LAist is gearing up for an Ice Cream Social event that promises diverse and compelling flavors from our favorite local independent ice cream makers around L.A. Picture this: a calm, creamy oasis in the city's heart. It's all happening on Wednesday, July 31, at The Crawford in Pasadena.
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A comprehensive listing of OC’s food halls to use when Mercado Gonzalez is too crowded (or at any time, really).
It's the brainchild of El Sereno's favorite punk rock taco spot, Evil Cooks.
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These new Filipino bakeries are putting a modern spin on their baking traditions.
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Bass and California Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez visited the Mariachi Plaza corridor, where some eateries sat empty on Father’s Day.
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The upscale Taiwanese restaurant already has a Michelin star. Now its chef-owner has been honored at what's sometimes called the Oscars of the food world.
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Tasting and prix-fixe menus have traditionally been reserved for expensive fine dining. But now chefs and restaurant owners are offering them to attract customers.
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Already hurting, downtown restaurants are forced to adapt in the current chaotic atmosphere in their neighborhood.
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So many choices, so little time. Some bars boast a 700 plus whisky collection, and you won't be limited.
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All now have a chance to win the 2nd annual Tournament of Cheeseburgers crown in July, so get voting!
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'Would you like a plant with that?' How a Culver City vegan restaurant supports bees and butterfliesHey, Sunshine Kitchen is offering a free pollinator plant every Monday to improve native habitats.
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As the beloved ice cream counter shutters along with Rite Aids across L.A. and O.C., folks look back at what made it special.
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Three young friends set up a fried chicken pop up in a Hollywood parking lot. The rest is the stuff of legend.
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Not bad for a bunch of childhood friends with a dream.
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Setting the right menu price is all about customer psychology.
