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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 bakery’s announcement came after another beloved L.A. institution, Milk Jar Cookies, announced its closure on social media.
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The restaurant shipped a taxi — an entire taxi — from Hong Kong for display.
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I spent 2023 eating my way across L.A. Now, I am looking back at some of the best bites I had this year, from pizza to mariscos — and more.
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A signature cocktail for New Year's just got easier. How? We turned to the Trader Joe's Queen, Anna Lisa, for advice: Look no further than the fizzy drink aisle at your supermarket and build from there.
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At one Dim Sum restaurant in Alhambra, families were prepared to wait hours for a table on Christmas Day.
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Too many choices, not enough time - here's our shortcut guide to selecting your holiday meal wine
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How good are these hot chocolates? You'd happily sit in bumper-to-bumper traffic for a sip.
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The cake, a localized version of British fruit cake, is a treat enjoyed by all faith groups.
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The Los Angeles City Council voted to approve new rules for Al Fresco dining for restaurants.
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The city’s first and oldest food hall has gone through many iterations, evolving with the neighborhood. One thing that hasn't changed? It provides a sampling of L.A.’s wide variety of culinary offerings — all in one open-air structure.
It's the brainchild of El Sereno's favorite punk rock taco spot, Evil Cooks.
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A cultural staple, the tamal helps bring members of the Curiel family together.
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Treats you might not have tried but will have everyone talking.
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We dive headfirst into a vat of the creamy good stuff.
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Open since 1985, this Melrose Hill establishment and its family have been pivotal to shaping Korean Angeleno culture.
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Many L.A. diners want outdoor restaurant seating to stick around forever.
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Two rulings — in federal and state courts — make it increasingly likely that Kroger might abandon its $24.6 billion plan to buy Albertsons. The merger aimed to combine two of America's largest supermarket chains.
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One reason food insecurity rates are high, researchers say, is because of the high cost of living.
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Experts say stick with USDA rules: four days then dump; but here’s how to make your next holiday leftovers last.
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“We make the food grandma would make with a full sleeve of tats and septum piercing," says the owner of Belle’s Bagels.
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We travel to the San Gabriel Valley to try bargain-priced Thai lunch combos, Northern Chinese pan-fried dumplings, and Malaysian brunch.
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Located along the Slauson Corridor, Somerville is designed to be “a tribute to South Central L.A.’s Golden Age.”
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An infectious disease expert explains how viral load, and how it’s ingested, can all play a role.
