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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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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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The dining and cocktail destination has started rolling out its reopening already, with Pacific Seas and a revamped cafeteria concept slated to start serving customers again this summer.
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Service charges; resort fees; "surcharge" add-ons: A new state law requiring price transparency is set to take effect in July. Until now, no one knew how it would apply to restaurants.
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You need an excuse to unplug. And how does a freshly baked scone served with jam and cream sound? Here are some of our favorite places to enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea in L.A. and O.C. What's your go to for afternoon tea?
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L.A. can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be when there are burgers. This is a story about friendships that get stronger with each bite.
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It's a food that connects LAist food editor Gab Chabran with memories of his mom and wife, who also cherish this dish.
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A new crop of restaurants in L.A. and O.C. just earned the "recommended" nod from the biggest name in food and dining — the Michelin Guide.
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Do you have a favorite cheeseburger in Southern California? Don't keep it to yourself. Nominate your favorite cheeseburger in the LAist Tournament of Cheeseburgers, happening right now.
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The family-operated establishment on 1st Street has been serving up the Mexican dish of birria since the 1980s.
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For Tacos 5 y 10 co-owner Daniel Martinez, serving food and community is about more than just money — it connects him back home.
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!
