Food

Churros for Hanukkah? Why yes, and other multicultural fried dough treats to explore

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.

Churros on a plate next to a bowl of chocolate.

Turning Your Grandmother’s 'Best Birria In Town' Into A Vegan Business

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.

A light skin hand holding a plate of nachos with slaw and lime.

Suehiro Cafe, Little Tokyo Mainstay For Half Century, To Be Evicted Next Month

Facing a months-long threat of eviction, Suehiro Cafe has agreed to leave its 1st Street location by Jan. 16.

A 61-year-old Japanese American with glasses and a gray goatee stands in front of an indoors mural of two smiling Japanese American women.

Nice Looking Gingerbread House You Got There... But Can It Withstand An Earthquake?

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.

A group of people wearing chef hats are working to build a gingerbread structure

Can’t Find Parking In K-Town? Try Eating Your Way Through Buena Park

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.

A colorful two story building has large glass windows with wooden frames and an open door on the first floor, and a brown yellow and red sign above with Korean writing and the English words Misoolkwan Pub

A Mexican Foodie Paradise Opens In Costa Mesa

Northgate Market's 44th store aims to evoke a traditional mercado with a modern flair.

A wide shot of a long curving counter stacked with tortillas and masa for making tortillas. There are customers standing around the outside, and workers manning large metal machines on the inside. Above the area a bright yellow sign reads "Tortillería La González."

Cheap Fast Eats: $10 Dining Deals In Mid-City (Including Some Of The Best Pizza In LA)

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.

A close up of a smash burger with yellow cheese melted and beige bun and fries on a blue countertop.

We asked 5 LA and Orange County chefs: What do you do with your Thanksgiving leftovers?

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.