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We know. While we love living in SoCal, it can take quite a toll out of your pocket book, time and energy. That’s why we created Cheap Fast Eats — to give you a friend-in-the-know shortcut to finding tasty food you can grab quickly for $10-$15.We’ve been scouting out places for a couple of years now, and have gone as far afield as Santa Ana and the Valley, from Culver City to Pico Union. So check out our new fall edition — a curated list of places we think you’ll like for cool temps.
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From tortas to tuna melts, all sandwiches tell a unique story as they celebrate Los Angeles' diverse tapestry of flavors with each bite. -
We share memories from staff and others about visiting Pea Soup Andersen's in Buellton, which closed this week. -
How will the world of food change in L.A. in 2024? We're making some forecasts.
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Southern California's bagel scene is thriving. We walk you through where to go.Listen 20:08
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Ms. Donut is closing its door the last week of August.
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Do you have to pay a service fee? Is tipping still a thing? And where does all that money go?
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After balking at the exorbitant price of her meal, Brittany Gorin did what any sensible Angeleno would do. She went on Reddit.
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Chinatown has historically served as a home base for various immigrant groups, offering multiple types of cuisine for around ten bucks.
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It’s hotter than the devil’s armpit outside — ditch the stove and get cool with these summertime meals.
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Last week we shared our favorite places to get the pan dulce in Los Angeles, and asked you for your recommendations. Here's what you told us.
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Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup, and Fully Cooked Falafel are affected.
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We enter the concha-verse to understand the importance of the famous pan dulce for Angelenos.
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The new restaurant runs on star power from the streaming giant's unscripted programs. Dining there feels surreal, as striking writers and actors have brought the movie and TV industry to a standstill.
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I had jianbing guozi in China many years ago and have been searching for something similar in the SGV. I might have found it on a dusty side street.
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Volunteers expect dozens of people to show up this Saturday to get food products as federal food assistance lapses.
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LAist reporter Yusra Farzan is of Sri Lankan descent and loves a pineapple chutney with her rice and curry.
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We've updated this list with additional restaurants and organizations that have stepped forward to help.
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It's spooky season, and the upscale health influencer grocery store has a new smoothie.
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If you were lucky enough to score tickets to this year's World Series, chances are you're looking to grab some tasty food and drink before the game starts.
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From calabaza lattes to pumpkin horchata, here are a few Eastside spots with seasonal drinks worth checking out.
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The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank says it’s treating the prolonged government shutdown as it would a “natural disaster” and purchasing extra food to prepare for an increase in demand.
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Off the field, we’re here for you.
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Kevin Lee's Tokyo Noir has become one of the top spots for craft-inspired cocktails.
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Flauta, taquito, tacos dorados? Whatever they’re called, they’re golden, crispy and delicious.
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Dust off those stretchpants, folks: this year’s annual (and free!) Taste of Soul food festival is happening this weekend.
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Restaurants share resources in the food hall in West Adams as Los Angeles reckons with increasing restaurant closures.
