Food

Shocker, But Confirmed: LA County Has The Most Mexican Restaurants In The Country

A Pew Research Center study has found that L.A. County has the most Mexican restaurants in the country, and 17% of restaurants in California serve Mexican food.

Nonprofit Creating Justice Announces Plans to Buy Longstanding Family-Run Market in Skid Row

The market has developed strong commitments to social justice under current owner Danny Park, who serves on the board of Creating Justice.

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What The Displacement Of Storied Restaurant Suehiro Means For Little Tokyo

The move of Suehiro Cafe to Downtown LA is yet another example of local businesses leaving the neighborhood, nibbling away at its cultural identity

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'Squeezed From All Sides': Why 2023 Shuttered So Many LA Eateries

Food and labor costs, pandemic pressures, and strike impacts slashed revenue for L.A. restaurants last year. Many of them closed shop.

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I Ate 100 Iconic LA Sandwiches In 2023. Here’s What I Learned

From tortas to tuna melts, all sandwiches tell a unique story as they celebrate Los Angeles' diverse tapestry of flavors with each bite.

A close up, slightly overhead image of an Italian sandwich from Mickey's Deli in Hermosa Beach. The sandwich sits in two pieces and has been cut down the middle. The portion on the left sits on its side facing towards the camera, exposing the contents, which contains a pile of pink cold cuts, red tomatoes and green lettuce. The cut inside of the bread also shows a thin layer of yellow mustard on the bottom.

Iconic Pea Soup Andersen's Has Closed. Here Are Your Memories

We share memories from staff and others about visiting Pea Soup Andersen's in Buellton, which closed this week.

An image of an outdoor street scene of roadside signs that sit alongside a large-looking street. The closest sign is two signs on the same signpost. At the top is a green circle with an A in an Old English-like font. Underneath is a sign shaped like a bowl with a white top that reads "Pea Soup Andersen's" in a black font. Underneath the name on the sign are two cartoon characters dressed in chef outfits. On the left, the bigger one holds a wooden mallet over his head, and on the right, the smaller one has a wooden steak on a table. Behind the sign is a grove of partially visible trees, and in the background are signs for Best Western Hotel, a 76 gas station, and an American flag. Further back is a large mountain on the horizon.

Suehiro Cafe Serves Its Last Meals In Little Tokyo

The restaurant is being evicted after more than 50 years in the neighborhood.

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We're Predicting These 10 Food Trends For LA In 2024

How will the world of food change in L.A. in 2024? We're making some forecasts.

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At La Sureñita Bakery In Boyle Heights, Rosca De Reyes Are In Demand For Three Kings Day

The days leading to Jan. 6 are the busiest for Bernardo Cortez and his family, owners of La Sureñita Bakery in Boyle Heights

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After 35 Years, Popular Bakery Sweet Lady Jane Closes Its Doors

The bakery’s announcement came after another beloved L.A. institution, Milk Jar Cookies, announced its closure on social media.

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Photos: Alice's Kitchen In San Gabriel Valley Is A Love Letter To Hong Kong

The restaurant shipped a taxi — an entire taxi — from Hong Kong for display.

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'The Best Things I Ate In 2023' By LAist's Food Editor Gab Chabrán

I spent 2023 eating my way across L.A. Now, I am looking back at some of the best bites I had this year, from pizza to mariscos — and more.

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