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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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After an epic battle, your four favorite cheeseburgers have been named in the LAist Tournament of Cheeseburgers.
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Black people have for years put their own flavorful spin on the classic Mexican dish. Here’s how — and where to eat some.
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L.A. Chef Lord Maynard Llera took home top honors Monday night — a coveted James Beard Award for Best Chef: California — a win that honors his unique, heart-and-soul take on Filipino barbecue.
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Yes, we all know about animal-style. But how about combining two different off-the-menu items — or even items from different fast food chains?
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Our quest to find the most popular cheeseburger in the land, voted on by you
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A team of highly acclaimed chefs is converging on Long Beach to pay homage to Mexican regional dishes
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Costco's new leadership says the $1.50 price tag on its beloved hot dog combo is "safe." Experts explain how the retailer has defied inflation — and why it's willing to eat the cost.
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What happens when you combine Taco Bell and Cheez-Its? LAist Food Editor Gab Chabrán, a big fan of the orange snack, tried it out at a Demolition Man-influenced influencer event.
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Here are the 16 most popular cheeseburgers across the region. Vote to keep your favorite in the running as we whittle them down to the Tasty 8!
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Rocky’s Matcha, a “traveling tea house” based in L.A., is known for its pop ups at arts and culture events around the world. The 2-year-old brand is also loved locally, but the founder hasn’t quit his corporate 9-to-5.
It's the brainchild of El Sereno's favorite punk rock taco spot, Evil Cooks.
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Yes, there are tacos, but there's so much more.
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Applications are open for temporary disaster assistance for groceries from CalFresh. Here's who is eligible.
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There is one economic riddle ahead of Super Bowl Sunday: The egg market has been hit hard by avian flu, but wings are abundant and relatively affordable this year. So what gives?
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From ATL style to Indian spices and howlin’ hot, here’s a round-up of our favorite wing spots just in time for the big game.
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It’s V-Day people. Here are locals' recommendations on where to head for loved-up vibes.
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Avoid the craziness and instead head to these places offering thoughtful packages at $100 per person or less.
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The Silver Lake bar was one of the last lesbian establishments in the city, after the slow decline of a once thriving bar scene.
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Many dishes eaten during the Lunar New Year are special to the holiday. NPR readers shared their most cherished dishes.
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The Lime Truck is serving up Cali-Mex fare nightly across Los Angeles, one of countless restaurants and food trucks helping out after the devastating fires. But for owner and TV chef Daniel Shemtob, it's personal.
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Matcha culture is complex and rich, like the drink. We offer seven spots to approach matcha nirvana.
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