Food

The tradition of iftar is thriving in SoCal during Ramadan. Here's what it's like to be at the table

Two LAist colleagues attend iftar to break the Ramadan fast together with a Palestinian family in Rowland Heights.

A large group of people, many wearing hijabs sitting around a long rectangular table filled with food and a green drink.

Watch a live taping of the Splendid Table in LA

The beloved public radio show about food and cooking comes to LA for a live taping.

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Can’t get to Tokyo to watch the Dodgers next week? Here’s how to eat like a Japanese fan

The L.A. Dodgers will face the Chicago Cubs in a historic matchup at the Tokyo Dome, live at 3 a.m. on Tuesday morning. What should be on your opening day menu?

A close up of round fried balls covered in white and brown sauces topped with thin strips of black seaweed in a square peach color plate.

These 7 LA restaurants just made the prestigious Michelin Guide for the first time

These LA-area restaurants could also receive a Bib Gourmand affordable dining award or even a star at the awards event in August.

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Vegan steak, food upcycling and mushroom microbes: what we learned at the Super Bowl of healthy snacking

The future of food is on display at the Expo West trade show in Anaheim.

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As LA restaurants reel from egg prices, a cafe owner wants the government to step in

Richard Williams, co-owner of Atwater's Village Bakery and Cafe, says the recent billion-dollar bird flu package won’t help quickly enough.

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5 LA fish taco spots for a summery vibe

Feeling beachy, even if you're not near the ocean? Maybe a quality fish taco could hit the spot.

A close-up of two folded fried tacos reveals their cooked filling peeking out slightly. Both tacos are topped with a red sauce and garnished with a slice of green avocado. They are served on a white paper plate, accompanied by two lime wedges and a small plastic container filled with red salsa.

From fast-food to fine-dining sticker shock, why restaurant math isn't working for anyone

As steep as your checks have gotten, restaurants are closing a-plenty. The math just doesn't work. What's going on?

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After a century as a downtown LA staple, The Original Pantry closes its doors

Hundreds of Angelenos line up for one last comfort meal. Barring a miracle, The Pantry is set to close today.

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USDA unveils a $1 billion plan to address the egg crisis

Egg prices have been going through the roof.

Egg prices jumped more than 15% in January, after farmers had to cull millions of laying hens due to avian flu. The rise in grocery prices kept overall inflation elevated.

All grill, no bill — Fair Oaks Burger is serving free meals in Altadena

The restaurant is one of a few surviving structures on its block of Fair Oaks Avenue and is serving displaced residents and first responders in the parking lot.

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Cheap Fast Eats goes vegan, with meatless dishes across LA for around $10

Eating a plant-based diet doesn’t have to cost the earth.

A pair of hands with a dark skin tone, adorned with various rings and bracelets, holds a paper container containing a vegan chili dog. The chili dog features a reddish chili topped with vegan orange grated cheese and sprinkled with chunks of red onion, all encased in a white hot dog bun. The person holding the hot dog is wearing a multi-colored camouflage print zip-up sweatshirt and has long red braids, although their face is not visible.

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