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Food Friday
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Avoid the craziness and instead head to these places offering thoughtful packages at $100 per person or less. -
The Silver Lake bar was one of the last lesbian establishments in the city, after the slow decline of a once thriving bar scene. -
The Lime Truck is serving up Cali-Mex fare nightly across Los Angeles, one of countless restaurants and food trucks helping out after the devastating fires. But for owner and TV chef Daniel Shemtob, it's personal.
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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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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.Listen 0:43
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Using sidewalks and parking lot started as a way to help restaurants during the pandemic. Two news laws aim to help a still-struggling industry.
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Yes, it's controversial, but let me explain.
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Bike, skate or walk through Westlake, Chinatown, Little Tokyo and Boyle Heights — and refresh yourself at these icons along the way.
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At this time of year, the flor de izote blooms in Los Angeles. The Salvadoran American chef Karla Tatiana Vasquez says the flowers are both a delicacy and a connection to her identity.Listen 5:54
Sweetlovers, your time has come as L.A. hits peak pastry.
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A legal battle has erupted between the family that operated the business for nearly 30 years and the property owners.
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The Pasadena restaurateur and candy maker, known for her sea salt caramels and community spirit, has died.Listen 0:37
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Witness rhythmic rice, pounding taiko drums and fresh mochi-making.
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From diasporic cuisines to smaller portions, here's what's bubbling up.
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Starting in 2026, California tortillas will contain folic acid to help prevent birth defects—a change aimed at closing a gap for Latina mothers.
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The James Beard winner discussed his memories of his mom's food, earning respect from the tías, and restaurant pricing myths.
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LAist food and culture writer Gab Chabran looks back on a year of eating.
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Some of the best chefs and eateries in Los Angeles are elevating the portable masa meal to Michelin levels.
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Walk past that bottle of Josh and stock up on one from L.A. winemakers who love the region as much as you do.
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An LAist correspondent's recipe for the simmered, holiday fruit punch from Mexico and Central America — and the meaning behind it.
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A Jersey breakfast icon lands in Hermosa Beach.
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December can be a stressful time of year, but these specialty sips and festive teas will have you fa-la-la-la-la-ing in love with the season all over again.
