Food

More LA spots to try

When Yue Wa Market closes this week, Chinatown will lose a neighborhood anchor

Grocer Amy Tran survived nearly two decades, but then came rising rent, thefts, pandemic losses and a family crisis.

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Ube may be one of America's favorite flavors right now, but this purple phenomenon has ancient roots

From survival crop to social media sensation, the 11,000-year journey of the purple yam — and the Filipino-American entrepreneurs who made it happen.
The LAist NELA pizza slice tour

Northeast Los Angeles is full of new-school pizza joints, so we decided to check them out.
42-year-old Fairfax institution Genghis Cohen finds new home — for now

L.A.’s favorite “New York-style Chinese food” restaurant has found a new location just down the street from its original spot.
Grocery prices have jumped up, and there's no relief in sight

Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.

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Moles La Tía is back after six years — and East LA is eating again

The restaurant reopened last month, bringing back the mole, chilaquiles, café de olla and community ties that made it a neighborhood gem.