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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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Down south, a group of bagel makers is quietly generating excitement in the bagel-verse.Listen 0:49 -
L.A.'s multicultural dining scene is redefining Thanksgiving with offerings that reflect how the city actually eats.Listen 0:46 -
Koreatown's Jook Hyang is currently serving a specific mushroom that's highly sought after in Korean cuisineListen 0:49
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Everything about this savory flavor is mysterious, from how it tastes to why it took so long to get recognized as the fifth taste. What is it, and how does it make food taste delicious?Listen 4:57
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Sorry Not Sorry isn’t exactly a gay bar, but its support for LGBTQ+ people is drawing in assistance in their time of need.
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If you go out socially in Los Angeles, drinking alcohol is often the norm. But for many looking to change their relationship with alcohol, L.A. has many options to enjoy booze-free drinks and still be social.
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How can these delicious fish tacos be just $1.19? We investigate.
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How diverse cultures shaped the culinary history of Los Angeles through meat on a grill
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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.
It's the brainchild of El Sereno's favorite punk rock taco spot, Evil Cooks.
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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.
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The restaurant community has stepped up after the fires. A (growing) list of places across the city are providing support.
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L.A. bakeries are feeling the squeeze as the affects of bird flu hit hard.
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The fires have wiped out several neighborhood staples. Here's what they meant to the community, and how to help
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We’ve looked into our crystal ball to forecast what will happen in the food world in the new year.
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Each pozole on this list has its own distinct identity. All will warm your body and soul.
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Why not make 2025 a cheesy delight?
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Chef Johnny Lee, formerly of the much-loved Pearl River Deli, has partnered with the group behind Barra Santos, Found Oyster, and opened a restaurant focused on Malaysian and Southeast Asian flavors.
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LAist food editor Gab Chabran recalls some memorable bites he had throughout SoCal this past year.
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Guavas are the main ingredient in the Mexican holiday drink ponche. The warmer weather is lengthening the season of the backyard crop.
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The Food and Drug Administration has told food manufacturers the psychoactive mushroom Amanita muscaria isn't authorized for food, including edibles, because it doesn't meet safety standards.
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Sinkers or swimmers? We've gathered matzo ball tips and tactics to help you master the craft.
