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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 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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From Venice to the SGV, Pincus-Whitney's first solo gallery show embraces neighborhoods, restaurants and the dishes people love across the city.
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Celebrate (and eat lots of cheeseburgers) at our free, family-friendly festival.
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LAist Food editor Gab Chabrán’s mom's guacamole is the stuff of legends among friends and family. Today, he’s sharing her not-so-helpful secrets.
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On its 100th birthday, the Caesar is still king of salads — even without the cheese, anchovies, and egg.
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Hailing from the Mexican state of Michoacán, paletas are a popsicle made with fresh fruit. The flavor options are endless, so keep an open imagination.
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Marcello Palazzo is not just serving food — he's honoring his cultural heritage with Argentine street food staples he prepares on-site.
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New York’s most famous sandwich will be served at Bar Next Door in West Hollywood for one day only. It's a treat for homesick New Yorkers, but it will cost you.
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From Sunkist boosters to Hollywood directors, citrus was an essential part of the California dream.
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Ddiscover the surprising science behind consuming hot soups in hot weather — and the best places to get slurping in and around L.A.
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We asked for your favorite L.A. steakhouses. You answered.
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After an epic battle, your four favorite cheeseburgers have been named in the LAist Tournament of Cheeseburgers.
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Black people have for years put their own flavorful spin on the classic Mexican dish. Here’s how — and where to eat some.
