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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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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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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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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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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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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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These new Filipino bakeries are putting a modern spin on their baking traditions.
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Bass and California Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez visited the Mariachi Plaza corridor, where some eateries sat empty on Father’s Day.
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The upscale Taiwanese restaurant already has a Michelin star. Now its chef-owner has been honored at what's sometimes called the Oscars of the food world.
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Tasting and prix-fixe menus have traditionally been reserved for expensive fine dining. But now chefs and restaurant owners are offering them to attract customers.
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Already hurting, downtown restaurants are forced to adapt in the current chaotic atmosphere in their neighborhood.
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So many choices, so little time. Some bars boast a 700 plus whisky collection, and you won't be limited.
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All now have a chance to win the 2nd annual Tournament of Cheeseburgers crown in July, so get voting!
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'Would you like a plant with that?' How a Culver City vegan restaurant supports bees and butterfliesHey, Sunshine Kitchen is offering a free pollinator plant every Monday to improve native habitats.
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As the beloved ice cream counter shutters along with Rite Aids across L.A. and O.C., folks look back at what made it special.
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Three young friends set up a fried chicken pop up in a Hollywood parking lot. The rest is the stuff of legend.
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Not bad for a bunch of childhood friends with a dream.
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Setting the right menu price is all about customer psychology.
