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Crossroads Kitchen’s Decade Of Vegan Fine Dining

Chef Tal Ronnen was determined to make his plant-based restaurant as upscale as a New York steakhouse.

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Vinh Loi: A Family Business Built On The Pure Love Of Tofu

A colorful vegan joint in the San Fernando Valley that has built a loyal fandom delivering delectable plant-based Vietnamese cuisine since 2002.

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LAist Pop-Up Of The Week: Vegatinos, Soulful Plant-Based Latin American Cooking In North Hollywood

Beloved Latin American dishes from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala and beyond go meat free at this vegan pop-up currently based in North Hollywood.

A photo collage depicts a tray of sandwiches made with long sub rolls filled with fresh lettuce and sliced tomatoes, topped with orange sauce. In the center, there's a flyer featuring a burger with multiple toppings and sauces, with a gradient of yellow and orange colors. The words "Vegan Street Fair Los Angeles" are displayed above the burger image in orange letters. The upper right corner of the flyer reads "Free Entry," while the upper left corner reads "Family Friendly." Below the burger image, you can find the dates for the event, followed by the address.

These 9 LA Restaurants Just Nabbed Michelin Honors: How Many Have You Tried?

Nine L.A. restaurants just nabbed the Michelin stamp of approval, ranging from a casual hole-in-the-wall Peruvian chicken place to a pizza joint known for its Quarter Sheets in Echo Park and a pricey, exclusive sushi restaurant in Gardena — yes, Gardena. All highlight the diverse dining experiences the L.A. area has to offer.

‘Not Even Water?’ How To Be An Ally To Your Muslim Colleague This Ramadan

‘Ramadan Kareem’ or ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ are phrases you can use to wish your Muslim colleague or friend.

We Checked Out West Hollywood's Cannabis-Filled 'Pleasure Campus'

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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Cheap Fast Eats: Chow Down In Historic Boyle Heights For $10

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.

An overhead photo of a red plastic tray with wax paper with orange writing that reads "Pioneer" "Since 1961." On top of the wax paper are two pieces of fried chicken, fries, slaw, and a biscuit. Next to the tray is a cup with a frothy orange liquid.

Two El Sereno Residents Said 'We Need An Affordable, Healthy Grocery Store.' So They Opened One

El Sereno residents used grants and their own money to open a store selling healthy foods at affordable prices.

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Lunar New Year Starts This Weekend. Here's How To Celebrate The Year Of The Dragon In LA

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.

An image of a variety of different dishes that include red lobster cooked with a black bean sauce, another of an orange fired-like substance, steamed fish over a leaf with light brown sauce, a cooked brown meat dish surrounded by green leafy vegetables, and another vegetable and rice dish towards the back. All the dishes are placed over a series of small red envelopes that are handed out during Lunar New Year celebrations.

At Pink And Boujee, People Come For The Color — And Stay For The Tacos

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.

A woman wearing a pink, striped Christmas sweater stand in the pink-framed doorway leading into her taqueria, which also features heavy doses of the color pink.

The Super Bowl (Of Chili): We Asked For Your Best Tricks And You Gave Us Your Spiciest Secrets

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.

An overhead image of a large black oval-shaped ceramic pot. The dish is filled with a red liquid and contains bits of brown cooked meat mixed with cut-up green peppers, red tomatoes, transparent white onions, yellow kernels of corn, and red kidney beans. The pot sits on a white counter space. To the left are two canned foods stacked on each other, and to the right is a wooden spoon with the top wet with a red liquid similar to the one in the pot.

La Dolce Vita In Beverly Hills Proves Historic Restaurants Can Thrive

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.

A luminous wide shot of the dining room of La Dolce Vita, a famed Beverly Hills restaurant. In the center is a large booth-like seating area, with several tables in the middle of a rounding seat. On the wall are framed pieces that note the famous people who frequented the spot.

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