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Food Friday
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A new location is set to open on the Westside later this year.Listen 7:10 -
I had plenty of food in my two freezers. So why did my credit card bill point to so much takeout? I had to make a change. -
Every year, Kansha Creamery's flavor contest gives kids the opportunity to turn their ideas into sweet, sweet frozen reality.Listen 4:12
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Regardless of ethnic background, samosas unite Muslims during the holy month.
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A colorful vegan joint in the San Fernando Valley that has built a loyal fandom delivering delectable plant-based Vietnamese cuisine since 2002.
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Chef Tal Ronnen was determined to make his plant-based restaurant as upscale as a New York steakhouse.
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In 1970, when Goldberg started a hippie vegetarian hangout in the valley, there was little expectation that plant-based eating would become the juggernaut it is today.
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Beloved Latin American dishes from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala and beyond go meat free at this vegan pop-up currently based in North Hollywood.
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Nine L.A. restaurants just nabbed the Michelin stamp of approval, ranging from a casual hole-in-the-wall Peruvian chicken place to a pizza joint known for its Quarter Sheets in Echo Park and a pricey, exclusive sushi restaurant in Gardena — yes, Gardena. All highlight the diverse dining experiences the L.A. area has to offer.
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‘Ramadan Kareem’ or ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ are phrases you can use to wish your Muslim colleague or friend.
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Alex Cottrell joins us for a new How to LA food series, Down To Feast.
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Across SoCal, restaurants specializing in halal food offer large buffets for Muslims who fast during Ramadan. From Indian to Middle Eastern food, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorites.
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The beloved L.A. bakery chain shuttered the doors last year without warning. But now it's reopening all locations with a new owner. And yes, there will be triple berry cake.
The pantry was previously stationed outside of Ramirez Meat Market and now has a new home in Boyle Heights.
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L.A. bakeries are feeling the squeeze as the affects of bird flu hit hard.
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The fires have wiped out several neighborhood staples. Here's what they meant to the community, and how to help
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We’ve looked into our crystal ball to forecast what will happen in the food world in the new year.
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Each pozole on this list has its own distinct identity. All will warm your body and soul.
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Why not make 2025 a cheesy delight?
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Chef Johnny Lee, formerly of the much-loved Pearl River Deli, has partnered with the group behind Barra Santos, Found Oyster, and opened a restaurant focused on Malaysian and Southeast Asian flavors.
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LAist food editor Gab Chabran recalls some memorable bites he had throughout SoCal this past year.
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Guavas are the main ingredient in the Mexican holiday drink ponche. The warmer weather is lengthening the season of the backyard crop.
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The Food and Drug Administration has told food manufacturers the psychoactive mushroom Amanita muscaria isn't authorized for food, including edibles, because it doesn't meet safety standards.Listen 3:34
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Sinkers or swimmers? We've gathered matzo ball tips and tactics to help you master the craft.
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A cultural staple, the tamal helps bring members of the Curiel family together.
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Treats you might not have tried but will have everyone talking.
