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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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Holiday leftovers taking up space in your fridge? We spoke to five of our favorite chefs about creative ways to elevate your Thanksgiving leftover game.
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Preparing a feast can be daunting, even for the most experienced chefs.
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For hosts wanting to be inclusive, these places sell pies to suit a range of dietary restrictions
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Simple, healthy recipes for those (like me) who don't know where to start
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The much-loved bird (at least for some) doesn't have to be the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving table. Here are some of the many places in L.A. to get the fall celebration dish of your choice.
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Worried about hosting your first Friendsgiving? Don’t be! Follow these tips to win over the crowd you’re hosting.
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Diwali, which starts on Sunday, is a time for spirituality, to reconnect with friends and loved ones — and enjoy the best of India’s regional desserts. Here’s where to find them.
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The office will act as an “air traffic control center” for all entities addressing food insecurity.
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The company behind Sriracha told us production has resumed.
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You can find Senmo Deep-Fried Skewers every Wednesday to Friday in San Gabriel.
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Dustin Bartz has figured out a way to sell a $6 smashburger — and still make a tidy profit. He enjoys trolling competitors who charge more.
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10 under-the-radar gems in the South Bay that will help you shake off the work day.
