Food

LA is in the middle of an ice cream evolution. And you're invited to get a taste!

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.

A collage of different ice cream and popsicles. On the far right is a scoop of white-colored ice cream in a white paper to-go container covered in a light brown crumbled pastry, topped with a small dried purple flower with its petals on a white surface. In the middle image, various popsicles are on their sides and are made with fruit slices, including kiwi and strawberry. The third image is soft-serve ice cream topped with multiple toppings, including gummy bears, toasted shredded coconut, and miniature multi-colored marshmallows.

Your guide to why a 'ghost kitchen' may have made that takeout from your favorite restaurant

A look inside the ghost kitchens popping up all around Los Angeles, making food delivery apps even more efficient - and automated.

A woman wearing a black long sleeve shirt and a grey apron stands in a commercial kitchen. She is holding a knife to cut an ingredient for a prepared food product. In the kitchen, stacked ovens are visible as well as countertops with supplies.

Yes, Mercado is a hit, but the rest of OC’s extensive food hall scene is also worth your attention

A comprehensive listing of OC’s food halls to use when Mercado Gonzalez is too crowded (or at any time, really).

A large pink and teal checked food stand says coffee dose in the middle, amid yellow smiley faces. it's a coffee bar and three people stand in front of it. The stand is in a cavernous open indoor location

Join us today for the LAist Tournament of Cheeseburger live event at Smorgasburg LA!

Celebrate (and eat lots of cheeseburgers) at our free, family-friendly festival.

A partially shown light-skinned hand holds a burger stuffed with sliced green jalepeños covered with thin ribbons of orange sauce over a bed of melted American cheese with a smashed on a smashed burger patty.

My mom’s guacamole is legendary. Here’s why I can’t give you the recipe

LAist Food editor Gab Chabrán’s mom's guacamole is the stuff of legends among friends and family. Today, he’s sharing her not-so-helpful secrets.

A mother and son stand next to each other inside of a kitchen that's painted blue and white. They both have white skin and are both wearing glasses. The son holds a blue bowl with a green substance inside.

No Parm, no problem: How modern chefs are veganizing the Caesar salad

On its 100th birthday, the Caesar is still king of salads — even without the cheese, anchovies, and egg.

An image of a Caesar Salad with croutons and cheese

Trying to keep cool this summer? We recommend paletas. Here's why

Hailing from the Mexican state of Michoacán, paletas are a popsicle made with fresh fruit. The flavor options are endless, so keep an open imagination.

Someone holds a popsicle known as a 'paleta' in their hand.

Pop-up of the week: Argentine street eats courtesy of Gaucho Bites

Marcello Palazzo is not just serving food — he's honoring his cultural heritage with Argentine street food staples he prepares on-site.

A collage image on both sides of a painting features traditional Argentine Gauchos. In the center, there is a menu displaying various food items offered by the Gaucho Bites pop-up, along with their prices.

People are flipping out over NYC's most famous sandwich coming to LA. Yes, it's that good, but it'll cost you $45

New York’s most famous sandwich will be served at Bar Next Door in West Hollywood for one day only. It's a treat for homesick New Yorkers, but it will cost you.