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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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When in DTLA, Grand Central Market is a must. Here are some of our best picks, hacks and tricks for enjoying it all. Don't forget a cooler and some ice packs.
It's the brainchild of El Sereno's favorite punk rock taco spot, Evil Cooks.
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Ube may be one of America's favorite flavors right now, but this purple phenomenon has ancient rootsFrom survival crop to social media sensation, the 11,000-year journey of the purple yam — and the Filipino-American entrepreneurs who made it happen.
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L.A.’s favorite “New York-style Chinese food” restaurant has found a new location just down the street from its original spot.
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Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
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The restaurant reopened last month, bringing back the mole, chilaquiles, café de olla and community ties that made it a neighborhood gem.
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European-style beers are being paired with Japanese ingredients like matcha and yuzu to create unique pours.
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Japan House in Hollywood invites Angelenos to eat with their eyes.
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American ranchers are raising the fewest cows in decades. Through the price increases, American shoppers have stayed loyal to their love of burgers and steaks — until now.
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After a public outpour of support, Cole’s says it's delaying its final closing date to November.
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Join us on Sept. 18 for our live event with Kiano Moju, author of AfriCali, recipes from my Jikoni.
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The union representing the restaurant's workers announced Tuesday that The Pantry will welcome back patrons after suddenly shutting down six months ago.
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The food hall announced it will shut its doors in November.
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With less to prove than LA, the city is becoming a center of impressive culinary creativity.
