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Food Friday
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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. -
LAist food and culture writer Gab Chabran looks back on a year of eating. -
A Jersey breakfast icon lands in Hermosa Beach.
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Black-eyed peas. Mochi. Donuts. Lentils. Grapes. Nosh your way to prosperity in 2024.
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It's a deceptively simple dish. You need only six ingredients. The trick is in how they come together.
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It only takes two words to make them golden and edible.
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The Jewish new year is a time to cast away sins — and carbs.
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The Pacific Electric Red Car trolley at the center of the Formosa Cafe is the oldest part of the building.
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To help you navigate L.A.'s embarrassment of taco riches, we've rounded up 10 of the city's best tacos.
Some of the best chefs and eateries in Los Angeles are elevating the portable masa meal to Michelin levels.
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Grocer Amy Tran survived nearly two decades, but then came rising rent, thefts, pandemic losses and a family crisis.Listen 4:59
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Ube may be one of America's favorite flavors right now, but this purple phenomenon has ancient rootsFrom survival crop to social media sensation, the 11,000-year journey of the purple yam — and the Filipino-American entrepreneurs who made it happen.
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Northeast Los Angeles is full of new-school pizza joints, so we decided to check them out.
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L.A.’s favorite “New York-style Chinese food” restaurant has found a new location just down the street from its original spot.
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Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.Listen 4:08
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European-style beers are being paired with Japanese ingredients like matcha and yuzu to create unique pours.
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The restaurant reopened last month, bringing back the mole, chilaquiles, café de olla and community ties that made it a neighborhood gem.
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Japan House in Hollywood invites Angelenos to eat with their eyes.
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American ranchers are raising the fewest cows in decades. Through the price increases, American shoppers have stayed loyal to their love of burgers and steaks — until now.Listen 4:20
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After a public outpour of support, Cole’s says it's delaying its final closing date to November.
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Join us on Sept. 18 for our live event with Kiano Moju, author of AfriCali, recipes from my Jikoni.
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The union representing the restaurant's workers announced Tuesday that The Pantry will welcome back patrons after suddenly shutting down six months ago.
