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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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California health officials announced Wednesday the warning is for oysters imported from northwestern Mexico.
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A Pew Research Center study has found that L.A. County has the most Mexican restaurants in the country, and 17% of restaurants in California serve Mexican food.
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The market has developed strong commitments to social justice under current owner Danny Park, who serves on the board of Creating Justice.
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The move of Suehiro Cafe to Downtown LA is yet another example of local businesses leaving the neighborhood, nibbling away at its cultural identityListen 26:34
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We share memories from staff and others about visiting Pea Soup Andersen's in Buellton, which closed this week.
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From tortas to tuna melts, all sandwiches tell a unique story as they celebrate Los Angeles' diverse tapestry of flavors with each bite.
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Food and labor costs, pandemic pressures, and strike impacts slashed revenue for L.A. restaurants last year. Many of them closed shop.
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The restaurant is being evicted after more than 50 years in the neighborhood.
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How will the world of food change in L.A. in 2024? We're making some forecasts.
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The days leading to Jan. 6 are the busiest for Bernardo Cortez and his family, owners of La Sureñita Bakery in Boyle Heights
It's the brainchild of El Sereno's favorite punk rock taco spot, Evil Cooks.
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Black people have for years put their own flavorful spin on the classic Mexican dish. Here’s how — and where to eat some.
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L.A. Chef Lord Maynard Llera took home top honors Monday night — a coveted James Beard Award for Best Chef: California — a win that honors his unique, heart-and-soul take on Filipino barbecue.
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Yes, we all know about animal-style. But how about combining two different off-the-menu items — or even items from different fast food chains?
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Our quest to find the most popular cheeseburger in the land, voted on by you
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A team of highly acclaimed chefs is converging on Long Beach to pay homage to Mexican regional dishes
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Costco's new leadership says the $1.50 price tag on its beloved hot dog combo is "safe." Experts explain how the retailer has defied inflation — and why it's willing to eat the cost.
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What happens when you combine Taco Bell and Cheez-Its? LAist Food Editor Gab Chabrán, a big fan of the orange snack, tried it out at a Demolition Man-influenced influencer event.
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Here are the 16 most popular cheeseburgers across the region. Vote to keep your favorite in the running as we whittle them down to the Tasty 8!
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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.
