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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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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.
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Cheap Fast Eats makes its inaugural visit to the San Fernando Valley. This time, we’re checking out the Canoga Park and Winnetka neighborhoods.
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Raul and his wife Rosa opened their first Cuban bakery storefront in 1976 in Echo Park.
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The State of California has banned “junk fees.” Here's what that means for your next restaurant bill.
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Here are the most popular cheeseburgers across the region. Vote to keep your favorite in the running as we whittle them down to the top 16!
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Poutine, the Quebecois cousin of chili fries, isn’t easy to find in Southern California, but there are a few places that are nailing the basics and adding their own twist.
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The Japanese snack Takoyaki — fried octopus balls — is a staple at baseball parks in Japan.
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The Boyle Heights coffee spot serves coffee with homemade sweet flavors: dulce de leche, mazapán and arroz con leche, inspiring nostalgia for many
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Today there are approximately 38,000 McDonald’s, 8,500 Taco Bells, and 3,100 Carl’s Jrs. And they all started here in Greater L.A.
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The Arts District near downtown L.A. has many taco styles to try, all representing different regional tastes. Here are a few of our favorites.
The school district worked with the maker of its beloved coffee cake to craft a vegan pastry.
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A Star Wars-themed pub, a throwback 1980s nightclub, an homage to Titanic, a steampunk speakeasy ... they're all here.
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Want Westside watering holes where you won't need wads of cash to have a good time?
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Raspado. Pat bing soo. Halo halo. Cool down with sweet, icy treats, from around the globe.
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Can't afford to sail to a tropical island? You can drink away your cares in a place pretending to be one.
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Day-drinking, dogs, mimosas and eggs Benedict. Your weekend just got better.
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We've got the scoop on where to find $5 craft beers, discounted classic cocktails, half-price bar bites and bottomless rosé.
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Elk salami. Shrimp sandwiches. Smörgåsbord. Glögi. Here's your Nordic eats guide for Southern California.
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Mushroom tarts piled high with peas. Fresh mango danishes. Ricotta toast topped with blood oranges and salted pistachios. You can thank Margarita Manzke, who has now won a 2023 James Beard award.
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Tijuana-style tacos are like pornography — easy to recognize but tough to define and extremely popular on the internet.
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From Isaan pork sausages to face-melting southern curries, here's where to get it.
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From pastrami and pickles to matzoh balls and egg creams, a roundup of L.A.'s best traditional deli fare.
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Valentine's Day is sneaking up on us. You can go big, or you can go home alone. (Or sleep on the couch.) Here's our guide to finding something sweet and special for your someone sweet and special. Even if that someone is you!
