Food

Confused About Tipping, Fees And Service Charges? We Took A Deep Dive

Do you have to pay a service fee? Is tipping still a thing? And where does all that money go?

A fair-skinned woman with long hair that's dyed red stands at a counter cash register in a cafe, paying with her phone. A fair-skinned female employee is wearing a white apron with a baseball cap and glasses, watching the transaction on her screen.

That Reddit Restaurant Surcharge Spreadsheet? This Ticked-Off Diner Helped Inspire It

After balking at the exorbitant price of her meal, Brittany Gorin did what any sensible Angeleno would do. She went on Reddit.

Under-The-Radar Banh Mi, On-The-Go Dim Sum, And Serene Korean Banchan: Cheap Fast Eats Chinatown Edition

Chinatown has historically served as a home base for various immigrant groups, offering multiple types of cuisine for around ten bucks.

Two hands hold sandwiches made of baguette and filled with shredded carrots, cucumber, and a redish meat item.

Cool foods to eat when it’s too damn hot to cook

It’s hotter than the devil’s armpit outside — ditch the stove and get cool with these summertime meals.

A plate of ceviche sits on a paper plate containing green cucumbers, yellow mango, and cut up bits of pink shrimp. The ceviche sits on a light brown fried corn tortilla known as a tostada.

We Asked And You Answered: Here Are Your Favorite Places To Get Conchas

Last week we shared our favorite places to get the pan dulce in Los Angeles, and asked you for your recommendations. Here's what you told us.

a metal tray full of round conchas with light brown sugar paste coatings in a circular pattern.

Trader Joe's Recalls More Products, For Possibly Having Rocks — And Insects — In Them

Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup, and Fully Cooked Falafel are affected.

LA’s Concha-Shaped Heart: Here Are Some Of Our Favorite Places To Try

We enter the concha-verse to understand the importance of the famous pan dulce for Angelenos.

A hand holds a concha with white sugar coating next to two other conchas with yellow and pink coating, respectively. The photo is taken from above.

Netflix's Pop-Up Eatery Serves Up An Alternate Reality As Hollywood Grinds To A Halt

The new restaurant runs on star power from the streaming giant's unscripted programs. Dining there feels surreal, as striking writers and actors have brought the movie and TV industry to a standstill.

The Netflix Bites pop-up restaurant, a marketing campaign by the streaming service, launched at the end of June.

2023 Michelin Guide Winners for LA (And Long Beach)

Here are the local winners of the 2023 Michelin Guide for California.

A close of up image of a fish plated on a speckled gray and plate place that's dressed with a green sauce and topped with green jalapeno.

With The Michelin Awards About To Drop, Newport Beach’s Chef Sandro Nardone Dreams Of Stars

Nardone’s restaurant Bello Chef’s Table has been recognized in the restaurant guide for the past two years, but achieving a star still eludes him.

A man wearing a blue denim apron stands with his right arm resting on metal pasta maker. Behind him are metal shelves containing different plates and utensils.

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