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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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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.
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For many of us, it's not the holidays without tamales (hot sauce optional). Here are our favorite places to get them.
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Desiree Flores didn’t know any other vegans when she grew up in Boyle Heights. Today, she’s the founder and owner of Dear Mama, a plant-based Mexican pop-up eatery and catering business.
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Whether you’re noshing on churros or zoolbia, beignets or bomboloni, may your fritters be crisp, may your candles shine bright, and may it be a Hanukkah of light, sweetness, and unity.
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Facing a months-long threat of eviction, Suehiro Cafe has agreed to leave its 1st Street location by Jan. 16.
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This weekend kicks off the second annual Southern California Gingerbread Challenge, wherein structural engineers from the region compete to make the best gingerbread constructions for a charitable cause.
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Orange County’s newly designated Koreatown has long-rivaled LA's K-town food scene. Here are some of the best spots to take family and friends for the holidays.
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From some of the best pizza you can find in L.A. to smash burgers, plant-based tacos and strip mall dim sum, the Mid-City area delivers tasty bites for less.
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Northgate Market's 44th store aims to evoke a traditional mercado with a modern flair.
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Holiday leftovers taking up space in your fridge? We spoke to five of our favorite chefs about creative ways to elevate your Thanksgiving leftover game.
It's the brainchild of El Sereno's favorite punk rock taco spot, Evil Cooks.
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Casey Shea has been trying breakfast burritos around Los Angeles and documenting her journey on Instagram.
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Lake Forest, located in South Orange County, boasts many restaurants specializing in international cuisine. We've previewed some for you on your next trip down south.
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Ouchi has opened sushi restaurants worldwide, but it wasn’t until he came to Los Angeles that he had the radical idea to start serving locally caught fish.
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Sashimi and sushi lovers experience fresh tuna from the renowned Toyosu Market in Japan
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The story of why a vintage Clifton's neon sign is hung in the restaurant's back alley — and what led to its suspected theft or vandalism this week.
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Despain offers ancient flavors with a modern take at her new residency at the Music Center in DTLA.
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We have your responses to a thought experiment: one life, just three restaurants. Here's what you told us.
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We visit the historic West Hollywood neighborhood to find some solid chow that keeps your wallet in check.
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The statue that had its hairdo ripped off in August has undergone a spooky transformation in time for Halloween.
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As the coffee shop scene grows in the neighborhood, we sipped our way through to find you the best spots to kick back and relax.
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Los Angeles has a long history of notable Thai restaurants. Here are some favorites to try right now.
