Food

Say I love you for less on Valentine's Day at these lovely LA eateries

Avoid the craziness and instead head to these places offering thoughtful packages at $100 per person or less.

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What the sudden closure of the Ruby Fruit means for LA's lesbian community

The Silver Lake bar was one of the last lesbian establishments in the city, after the slow decline of a once thriving bar scene.

Food holds special meaning on the Lunar New Year. Readers share their favorite dishes

Many dishes eaten during the Lunar New Year are special to the holiday. NPR readers shared their most cherished dishes.

The TV chef who lost his house to the Palisades fire — but not his food trucks

The Lime Truck is serving up Cali-Mex fare nightly across Los Angeles, one of countless restaurants and food trucks helping out after the devastating fires. But for owner and TV chef Daniel Shemtob, it's personal.

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Finding your cup of tea among LA's matcha offerings

Matcha culture is complex and rich, like the drink. We offer seven spots to approach matcha nirvana.

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LA and OC restaurants announced as semifinalists in the James Beard Awards

The eateries are included in the best of California and national categories.

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Before and after: A remembrance of the iconic restaurants that burned down

From Malibu to Altadena, landmarks in the fabric of communities have been destroyed

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Yuca’s double cheeseburger forever

With the recent passing of Socorro Herrera, the founder of Yuca’s in Los Feliz, we shine a light on one of our favorite menu items.

A light-skinned hand holds a cheeseburger against a wall, with a bush of yellow flowers slightly out of focus in the background. The cheeseburger features two cooked brown patties topped with melted yellow cheese. Under the patties, there are two slices of red tomato and a small layer of pale green lettuce, all sandwiched between two pale brown burger buns.

LA restaurants offering free meals for evacuees and first responders

The restaurant community has stepped up after the fires. A (growing) list of places across the city are providing support.

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What does the steep price of eggs mean for your favorite bakery?

L.A. bakeries are feeling the squeeze as the affects of bird flu hit hard.

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Many iconic LA restaurants, coffee shops and bars have been lost to the fires. Here's how to help them

The fires have wiped out several neighborhood staples. Here's what they meant to the community, and how to help

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LAist predicts 12 food trends that will be big in 2025

We’ve looked into our crystal ball to forecast what will happen in the food world in the new year.

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