Food

At La Sureñita Bakery In Boyle Heights, Rosca De Reyes Are In Demand For Three Kings Day

The days leading to Jan. 6 are the busiest for Bernardo Cortez and his family, owners of La Sureñita Bakery in Boyle Heights

A medium skinned man, woman and child stand behind a very large box containing a large oval shaped cylinder cake, with whipped cream and cherries and other decorations. The man is wearing a white apron and the three of them are standing in front of bakery shelves

After 35 Years, Popular Bakery Sweet Lady Jane Closes Its Doors

The bakery’s announcement came after another beloved L.A. institution, Milk Jar Cookies, announced its closure on social media.

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Photos: Alice's Kitchen In San Gabriel Valley Is A Love Letter To Hong Kong

The restaurant shipped a taxi — an entire taxi — from Hong Kong for display.

A plastic sign in Chinese and English that says "Made in Hong Kong"

'The Best Things I Ate In 2023' By LAist's Food Editor Gab Chabrán

I spent 2023 eating my way across L.A. Now, I am looking back at some of the best bites I had this year, from pizza to mariscos — and more.

A photograph of three sets of dumplings in bamboo steamer baskets, each a different color, sitting on a wooden table. The bottom group of dumplings is orange and white. The center group is white. The upper right basket contains dumplings that are green, red, grey, back, yellow, orange and white.

The Trader Joe's Queen Shares A Signature Mocktail And Cocktail Recipe For NYE

A signature cocktail for New Year's just got easier. How? We turned to the Trader Joe's Queen, Anna Lisa, for advice: Look no further than the fizzy drink aisle at your supermarket and build from there.

A photograph of a hammered coppered mug sits on a marble surface, holding an icy drink. A wheel of sliced lime perched on the rim. Another cup sits nearby, along with a bowl of limes. There are additional slices of limes at the ready, and, in the background, a bottle of vodka and a can of a sparkling ginger and lime soda.

Chinese Food On Christmas Day: The Traditional, Untraditional Gathering

At one Dim Sum restaurant in Alhambra, families were prepared to wait hours for a table on Christmas Day.

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The Right Wine For Your Christmas Dinner? This LA Expert Has You Covered

Too many choices, not enough time - here's our shortcut guide to selecting your holiday meal wine

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5 Of The Best Hot Chocolates In LA To Warm Up Your Chilly Days

How good are these hot chocolates? You'd happily sit in bumper-to-bumper traffic for a sip.

A dark hot chocolate sits on a table in Pasadena.

For Sri Lankans In LA, It Isn’t Christmas Without Their Traditional, Decadent, Spicy Christmas Cake

The cake, a localized version of British fruit cake, is a treat enjoyed by all faith groups.

Brown fruit cake is wrapped with clear paper. Festive ribbons are tied around the cakes.

Al Fresco Dining Is Here to Stay, But Changes Are Afoot

The Los Angeles City Council voted to approve new rules for Al Fresco dining for restaurants.

A young woman with a ponytail, wearing a white shirt and black pants, with a blue face mask and a large plastic face shield, waits on diners in the outdoor patio area of a restaurant where several wood tables with wicker-backed chairs are positioned around tall space heaters behind a chain-linked posts.

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