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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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The owner of erotic boutique Pleasure Chest has partnered with former Hatchet Hall chefs for a three-in-one “Pleasure Campus” with dispensary, cocktail bar and cannabis lounge restaurant.
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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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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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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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MidEast Tacos is opening its first restaurant in Silver Lake, after starting as a pop up at Smorgasburg food market.
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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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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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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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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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Here's where you go when you need your caffeine fix AND a bite to eat.
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There are so many taco spots in L.A., but these places have caught our eye.
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Some Chinese restaurant owners in the San Gabriel Valley are supporting the gas industry's bid to stay alive, if it means they can keep their gas stoves.
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Five women and one man say restaurateur Gareth Kantner sexually harassed them -- and others.
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A practice at restaurants and businesses across Los Angeles is triggering discomfort, discord, and discussion among Angelenos.
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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.
