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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. -
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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The restaurant Flavors From Afar started an 8-week group program after training aspiring chefs one-on-one for the last few years.
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Since L.A. Chef Lord Maynard Llera took home a coveted James Beard Award for Best Chef California, his Filipino-cuisine restaurant — and Filipino food in general — has become increasingly popular.
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It all started with a horticulturally curious mail carrier in La Habra Heights.
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After a hard-fought couple of months, we finally have our LAist Tournament of Cheeseburger Champions. Oh, what a journey it’s been!Listen 4:55
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From Venice to the SGV, Pincus-Whitney's first solo gallery show embraces neighborhoods, restaurants and the dishes people love across the city.
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Celebrate (and eat lots of cheeseburgers) at our free, family-friendly festival.
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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.
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On its 100th birthday, the Caesar is still king of salads — even without the cheese, anchovies, and egg.
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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.
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Marcello Palazzo is not just serving food — he's honoring his cultural heritage with Argentine street food staples he prepares on-site.
The $2.8 million program will provide more than 280 vending carts and help vendors navigate permits.
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Some have reopened since the January 2025 fire, but restaurants whose structures were destroyed face challenges around costs, logistics and building requirements.
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A legal battle has erupted between the family that operated the business for nearly 30 years and the property owners.
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The Pasadena restaurateur and candy maker, known for her sea salt caramels and community spirit, has died.Listen 0:37
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Witness rhythmic rice, pounding taiko drums and fresh mochi-making.
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From diasporic cuisines to smaller portions, here's what's bubbling up.
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Starting in 2026, California tortillas will contain folic acid to help prevent birth defects—a change aimed at closing a gap for Latina mothers.
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The James Beard winner discussed his memories of his mom's food, earning respect from the tías, and restaurant pricing myths.
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LAist food and culture writer Gab Chabran looks back on a year of eating.
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Some of the best chefs and eateries in Los Angeles are elevating the portable masa meal to Michelin levels.
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Walk past that bottle of Josh and stock up on one from L.A. winemakers who love the region as much as you do.
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An LAist correspondent's recipe for the simmered, holiday fruit punch from Mexico and Central America — and the meaning behind it.
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A Jersey breakfast icon lands in Hermosa Beach.
