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With the proper planning and quality food and ingredients, you too can achieve barbecue bliss.
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Can't do much about 2023, except reflect. Did you drink more than you cared to? Then join those of us doing Dry January. You might find out that sobriety is even fun, thanks to these delicious no-booze cocktails.
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From Himalayan momos to Polish pierogies, we love those tasty packages of vegetables, spice and meat wrapped in dough.
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What started as a Jewish American practice has become a holiday tradition for all sorts of people.
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Sometimes you tweet, and real angels deliver.
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Baby Yoda cocktails. Boozy Dole Whips. Volcanic tiki drinks. If you can dream it, they're probably mixing it somewhere on property.
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At the intersection of doughy dreams and chocolate-glazed wishes, we've found a few of the finest specimens.
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Few desserts are as satisfying as a tres leches cake. Thankfully, SoCal has tons of great ones.
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We eat burritos for breakfast. Why not hamburgers?
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It's hard to argue against a massive tub of pulled pork, a jar of sauce and a fork.
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These soft, fluffy waffles are shaped like fish and can be served solo or stuffed with fillings like red bean paste, Nutella and soft-serve ice cream.
This year's semifinalists range from a Long Beach bakery to Los Angeles fine dining.
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Sweetlovers, your time has come as L.A. hits peak pastry.
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The 535-pound giant was purchased in Tokyo as part of an annual tradition. About 30 pounds of it was flown to L.A. It was sold out in two days.Listen 1:00
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The annual reopening marks a fresh chapter for the downtown market.
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The Palisades Fire destroyed and disrupted restaurants up and down the coast. A year later, here's which are open and which remain closed.
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Some have reopened since the January 2025 fire, but restaurants whose structures were destroyed face challenges around costs, logistics and building requirements.
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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.
