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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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The culturally significant neighborhood of Boyle Heights is an area known for its diversity. This week, Cheap Fast Eats is sampling some of its world-class fare, all at a wallet friendly price point.
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El Sereno residents used grants and their own money to open a store selling healthy foods at affordable prices.
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It's Lunar New Year, which kicks off with plenty of celebrations, and we've got you covered with various places to dine and other non-eating activities where you can still feel prosperous.
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A hued twist to traditional Mexican fare brings success to a taquería on 1st Street owned and operated by long-time Boyle Heights resident Yesenia Castro.
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With the Super Bowl and cold weather in full swing this week, we’re craving a hot bowl of chili. From chocolate to Fritos, here are some tricks to make yours a winner.
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The eatery known for being one of the hottest spots in town shut down at the height of the pandemic, but made its return in 2023.
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MidEast Tacos is opening its first restaurant in Silver Lake, after starting as a pop up at Smorgasburg food market.
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Bullshead Breakfast Burritos captures the hearts and minds of residents of Whittier who visit SOLRAD’s weekly pop-up in the parking lot of a cafe wine shop.
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Trader Joe's and Aldi both offer wines for $3.49, so we thought we'd put them through a taste test to see which is better.
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The temporary rules from the pandemic years will expire this summer. Restaurants need to apply if they want to keep serving on sidewalks and streets.
It's the brainchild of El Sereno's favorite punk rock taco spot, Evil Cooks.
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Once a vibrant wine-making region, L.A. is back to reclaim its crown.
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These burritos, sold out of a cooler, are popular in the borderlands that stretch from Juarez to Mexicalii. They're satisfying in the simplest way possible.
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What would a McDonald’s be without its temperamental McFlurry machines? We may be closer to finding out.
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With the help of an engineer and a machine he built, a family-run restaurant serves the traditional, handcrafted holiday meal for guests throughout the year
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Thai, Indian, Vietnamese, Burmese — when it comes to curry you can choose your adventure.
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Maybe you have heard of it. But if not, you're missing out.
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Instead of the traditional orange flavor, La Sureñita Bakery uses guava and cinnamon, from a recipe offered by a long-time resident.
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As health permitting starts, we break down what you can expect before you walk into a stranger’s home for a bite to eat.
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This L.A.-based duo is putting a friendlier twist on fine dining — by launching a curated experience at home. Welcome to Friend of a Friend.
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It's Dodgers against the Yankees right now — but which coast is the best coast for pizza?
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Witch’s fingers, monster eyeballs, and tombstones are among the tasty treats.
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The nonprofit behind the longstanding Hollywood neighborhood staple, and several other farmers' markets in Greater L.A., is launching a fundraiser to keep them open.
