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Food Friday
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Ronuk Patel's Hokkaido Fried Chicken brings a decade of trips to Japan's northernmost island to a ghost kitchen on the edge of Koreatown. -
Eleven newcomers, every style imaginable and unlimited tastings — all under one roof at L.A. LIVE. -
AirTalk host Austin Cross sat down with the chef-owner of Dtown Pizzeria about bringing Detroit's signature pan pizza to West Hollywood.
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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 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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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.
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A new crop of restaurants in L.A. and O.C. just earned the "recommended" nod from the biggest name in food and dining — the Michelin Guide.
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Do you have a favorite cheeseburger in Southern California? Don't keep it to yourself. Nominate your favorite cheeseburger in the LAist Tournament of Cheeseburgers, happening right now.
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The family-operated establishment on 1st Street has been serving up the Mexican dish of birria since the 1980s.
"AirTalk" host Austin Cross sat down with the chef and managing director of Queen’s Raw Bar & Grill in Eagle Rock to talk about their refreshing seafood.
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Using sidewalks and parking lot started as a way to help restaurants during the pandemic. Two news laws aim to help a still-struggling industry.
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Yes, it's controversial, but let me explain.
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Bike, skate or walk through Westlake, Chinatown, Little Tokyo and Boyle Heights — and refresh yourself at these icons along the way.
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At this time of year, the flor de izote blooms in Los Angeles. The Salvadoran American chef Karla Tatiana Vasquez says the flowers are both a delicacy and a connection to her identity.Listen 5:54
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The new ordinance applies to certain grocers operating in the city and has led to some self-checkout lanes to shutter.
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The beloved ice cream was discontinued in 2022. The Salt & Straw ice cream chain is aiming to improve on our childhood memories with a new version.
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It all starts in one LA factory, a slice of carnivore heaven.
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Moonbridge Doughnut Studio creates pop culture-inspired designs, including from “Spirited Away” and “The Office.”
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Grocer Amy Tran survived nearly two decades, but then came rising rent, thefts, pandemic losses and a family crisis.Listen 4:59
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Northeast Los Angeles is full of new-school pizza joints, so we decided to check them out.
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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.
