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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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Here are the most popular cheeseburgers across the region. Vote to keep your favorite in the running as we whittle them down to the top 16!
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Poutine, the Quebecois cousin of chili fries, isn’t easy to find in Southern California, but there are a few places that are nailing the basics and adding their own twist.
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The Japanese snack Takoyaki — fried octopus balls — is a staple at baseball parks in Japan.
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The Boyle Heights coffee spot serves coffee with homemade sweet flavors: dulce de leche, mazapán and arroz con leche, inspiring nostalgia for many
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Today there are approximately 38,000 McDonald’s, 8,500 Taco Bells, and 3,100 Carl’s Jrs. And they all started here in Greater L.A.
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The Arts District near downtown L.A. has many taco styles to try, all representing different regional tastes. Here are a few of our favorites.
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We spoke to Zach Brooks of Smorgasburg LA about what’s in store for the upcoming Tournament of Cheeseburger event on July 7.
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The dining and cocktail destination has started rolling out its reopening already, with Pacific Seas and a revamped cafeteria concept slated to start serving customers again this summer.
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Service charges; resort fees; "surcharge" add-ons: A new state law requiring price transparency is set to take effect in July. Until now, no one knew how it would apply to restaurants.
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You need an excuse to unplug. And how does a freshly baked scone served with jam and cream sound? Here are some of our favorite places to enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea in L.A. and O.C. What's your go to for afternoon tea?
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L.A. can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be when there are burgers. This is a story about friendships that get stronger with each bite.
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It's a food that connects LAist food editor Gab Chabran with memories of his mom and wife, who also cherish this dish.
