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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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Food Friday
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Across SoCal, restaurants specializing in halal food offer large buffets for Muslims who fast during Ramadan. From Indian to Middle Eastern food, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorites. -
The beloved L.A. bakery chain shuttered the doors last year without warning. But now it's reopening all locations with a new owner. And yes, there will be triple berry cake. -
Located in Orange County near Little Arabia, this is a one-stop shop for Yemeni coffee, pastries, and a proper hang.
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Some worry about more regulations on an already struggling industry. We spoke to a co-sponsor of a new bill that would require notices and local restaurateurs about the idea.Listen 19:16
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Qusqo Bistro and Gallery in West L.A. and El Paseo Inn on Olvera Street are getting the money from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express.
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Wells' restaurant, Bernee, opened just a month before the Eaton Fire swept through. It reopens this week with a new name — Betsy.
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These food trucks offer distinctive offerings from this coastal region.
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The Korean grocery chain's biggest location stateside in Westminster is now open.
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Influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms are going back to recession-era recipes for nutritious and filling food — and building new communities online.Listen 2:40
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Asha Starks, owner of Hot Grease, is honoring a Black tradition on her home turf — the OC.
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From square pan pizzas to Oaxacan tlayudas and ceviche on the beach, we've rounded up a few of our favorite spots.
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We tried out the highest spice levels so you don't have to.
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Yes it is! No it’s not! Okay, let’s call the whole thing off (while sipping coffee at this great spot we know).Listen 1:39:01
