Food

Asian Angelenos have hardest time getting enough healthy food, study finds

The challenge is finding food that is both nutritious and meets their cultural needs.

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Michelin adds 6 LA eateries to its guide

Michelin's complete guide to California dining will be announced next month, including who will nab a star.

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A new culinary workshop in East Hollywood helps refugees gain skills and, ideally, a job

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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Love Kuya Lord? Here are five more restaurants that celebrate Filipino cuisine in LA

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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LAist hype check: We tried the viral birria ramen at Del Taco

Del Taco’s birria ramen is back on the menu due to popular demand, but only for a limited time. Food editor Gab Chabrán and LAist Senior Editor George Kiriyama finally got to try it.

Your guacamole likely comes from a California avocado discovered by mistake

It all started with a horticulturally curious mail carrier in La Habra Heights.

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Drumroll, please! We announce the winner of the LAist Tournament of Cheeseburgers

After a hard-fought couple of months, we finally have our LAist Tournament of Cheeseburger Champions. Oh, what a journey it’s been!

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Eat Your Way Through Copa América

It’s America vs. América, goals vs. golazos, burgers and tacos vs. 625 versions of empanadas when Copa América returns to the U.S. this summer.

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Your Vote: SoCal's Top 4 Cheeseburgers

After an epic battle, your four favorite cheeseburgers have been named in the LAist Tournament of Cheeseburgers.

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Tacos Made The Black Angeleno Way

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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He Was Just Named Best California Chef. Here's Why It's Also A Win For Filipino Americans

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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Looking For New Fast Food Hacks? We’ve Got Some Off The Wall Options To Try

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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