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LA's Original Food Hall: How Grand Central Market Has Evolved Over The Years

The city’s first and oldest food hall has gone through many iterations, evolving with the neighborhood. One thing that hasn't changed? It provides a sampling of L.A.’s wide variety of culinary offerings — all in one open-air structure.

A black-and-white photo offers a long-shot view of an open air market: A sign overhead declares "Eastern Smoked Meats Hams Bacon" and another snack bar sign announces deals for 15 cents. Many women are dressed for shopping, in knee-length skirts, while the skinny ties and jackets and cats eye sunglasses offer a sense of the time period.

The LAist Guide To Eating Your Way Through Grand Central Market

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.

Our favorite places for holiday tamales — and why you need to get that preorder in now!

For many of us, it's not the holidays without tamales (hot sauce optional). Here are our favorite places to get them.

Two tamales drizzled in green salsa sit on a white paper plate, set atop a colorful tablecloth. There is a can of Coca-Cola off to the left, and a cup of champurado off to the right, and some more green salsa in a plastic container.

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.

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.

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

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.

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."

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