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Food Friday
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Chef Michael Tang's obsession with making the perfect breakfast evolved into Stanley's, his weekly Hollywood pop-up. -
New bakery Miopane brings stuffed, pillowy bagels filled with things like matcha and chocolate hazelnut to Old Town. -
The annual reopening marks a fresh chapter for the downtown market.
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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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From Egyptian cuisine to Yemeni dishes, from lolling on sofas to takeout at food trucks, go on a multi-national gastronomic adventure.
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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 comprehensive listing of OC’s food halls to use when Mercado Gonzalez is too crowded (or at any time, really).
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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.
The school district worked with the maker of its beloved coffee cake to craft a vegan pastry.
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Each pozole on this list has its own distinct identity. All will warm your body and soul.
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Chef Johnny Lee, formerly of the much-loved Pearl River Deli, has partnered with the group behind Barra Santos, Found Oyster, and opened a restaurant focused on Malaysian and Southeast Asian flavors.
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Why not make 2025 a cheesy delight?
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LAist food editor Gab Chabran recalls some memorable bites he had throughout SoCal this past year.
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Guavas are the main ingredient in the Mexican holiday drink ponche. The warmer weather is lengthening the season of the backyard crop.
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The Food and Drug Administration has told food manufacturers the psychoactive mushroom Amanita muscaria isn't authorized for food, including edibles, because it doesn't meet safety standards.Listen 3:34
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Sinkers or swimmers? We've gathered matzo ball tips and tactics to help you master the craft.
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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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Open since 1985, this Melrose Hill establishment and its family have been pivotal to shaping Korean Angeleno culture.
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We dive headfirst into a vat of the creamy good stuff.
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Many L.A. diners want outdoor restaurant seating to stick around forever.
