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Food Friday
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Chef Michael Tang's obsession with making the perfect breakfast evolved into Stanley's, his weekly Hollywood pop-up. -
New bakery Miopane brings stuffed, pillowy bagels filled with things like matcha and chocolate hazelnut to Old Town. -
The annual reopening marks a fresh chapter for the downtown market.
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Tacos and Asian flavor eateries are included as part of the new 2023 Michelin California "Bib Gourmand" restaurants, offering great value for money.
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The pandemic, technology and the economy have combined to create the perfect storm for "tip-flation" — but we might be at a tipping point.Listen 4:33
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Inglewood is up to lots of good these days for excellent eats, ranging from regional Mexican dishes to bare-bones Jamaican takeout and, of course, hot wings to call home about.
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Drag events throughout Los Angeles take on many forms, ranging from Juan Gabriel-themed nights to performances at craft breweries. Meet three local performers who bring their own spin with sequins galore and over-the-top makeup.
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From Long Beach to Pasadena, we’ve selected a few of our favorite Cheap Fast Eats to fuel you on your travels.
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As extra pandemic benefits end, food banks say that they’re becoming long-term supermarkets for Californians facing food insecurity. Several bills to boost CalFresh are before the Legislature, but the state budget deficit may get in the way.
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While Ecuadorian restaurants aren’t too common in L.A., Denisse Sandoval brings the country’s street food to the San Fernando Valley.
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A Washington, D.C. chef won the outstanding category. The Chicago ceremony was hosted by chefs Eric Adjepong, Esther Choi, Andrew Zimmern and Top Chef judge Gail Simmons.
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Immigrants have long been the backbone of restaurant kitchens. Now they're dominating the industry's top awards for chefs, with a majority of nominations going to immigrants or children of immigrants.
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Two California cases probe who is pocketing those extra fees tacked onto your restaurant tab.
The school district worked with the maker of its beloved coffee cake to craft a vegan pastry.
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LAist Senior Editor Suzanne Levy remembers her first Thanksgiving, newly arrived from the U.K.
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Less stress, less mess — less cash! How to pick up a meal for family or friends without taking out a mortgage
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With so many choices, how can you choose one that best suits your needs?
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Many of us will be heading out of town for the holidays, but our vacation-rental kitchens are often low on essentials
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III Mas doesn't have a fancy restaurant right now, but its food is making waves.
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Flying solo and want to celebrate the holiday? Toss social anxiety out the window, we’ve got a round-up of “Friendsgiving” events you can go to alone.
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So many sandwiches, so little time. From a vegan Milanesa to lox bagels with crisp salmon skin and beet cream cheese to a perfectly restrained Italian sandwich, Highland Park hits the spot.
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These burritos, sold out of a cooler, are popular in the borderlands that stretch from Juarez to Mexicalii. They're satisfying in the simplest way possible.
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Once a vibrant wine-making region, L.A. is back to reclaim its crown.
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What would a McDonald’s be without its temperamental McFlurry machines? We may be closer to finding out.
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With the help of an engineer and a machine he built, a family-run restaurant serves the traditional, handcrafted holiday meal for guests throughout the year
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Instead of the traditional orange flavor, La Sureñita Bakery uses guava and cinnamon, from a recipe offered by a long-time resident.
