Food

Permanent Al Fresco Dining Applications Open For LA Eateries

The temporary rules from the pandemic years will expire this summer. Restaurants need to apply if they want to keep serving on sidewalks and streets.

Why The OC Food Scene Deserves Your Attention

Orange County, long overlooked as LA’s uninspired neighbor, is increasingly becoming a culinary destination of its own.

A man wearing an apron holds a very large tray containing various bbq meats, sides and salads, making for a visual and literal feast

Bougie On A Budget: Cheap Wine Isn’t (Always) That Bad

Have you ever purchased an expensive bottle of wine just to be sorely and sourly disappointed? Trade the grapes of wrath for a bottle that won’t break your bottom dollar. You won’t even taste the difference — probably.

Pop-Up Of The Week: Texas Barbecue Meets Armenian Flavors In Koreatown

III Mas — the popular Armenian barbecue pop-up — sets up shop in Koreatown this Friday.

A college of three different images. On the right and left sides are mirrored images of grilled light brown meat on seasoned skewers and lightly charred perched over a light grey, ashy coal bed. Above it are ribbons of white smoke.

17 Local Chefs And Bakers Named James Beard Award Semifinalists

Several local bars and restaurants also make the list for this year's James Beard Awards.

The fried chicken and the fried fish dinner with an assortment of sides (collard greens, corn and okra salad, candied sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese and cornbread muffins) from Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen at Manchester and La Brea.

Trader Joe’s Customers Crown Their Favorite Items

What do you think came in first in the snack category? Here is a hint: It leaves a trail of bright pinkish-red dust behind.

Two women wearing leis and a blue shirt pick produce. The produce, including onions, potatoes and apples is piled high on display. In the background packaged items and other shoppers are visible.

The Itzy Bitzy Coffee Shop In El Sereno: Tiny In Size, Mighty In Vibes

"It's 8 square feet by 8 square feet," the owner of the new lil'East Coffee said. It's standing room only for patrons.

A storefront sign that says Lil'East El Sereno California 90032

LAist Pop-Up Of The Week: Lao-Lao's Curried Noodles In Chinatown

Discover the delicious flavors of Laotian cuisine at Malina Syvoravong's pop-up, Lao-Lao, this weekend at Pearl River Deli in Chinatown.

Culinary Connections: Join LAist For An Old-School Hamburger Fry

Join Associate Editor of Food and Culture Gab Chabrán and How To LA host Brian De Los Santos to discuss burgers in Los Angeles.

Pasadena Claims To Be The Home Of The Cheeseburger — But There’s Beef

Was the burger with cheese really invented at a Pasadena roadside stand 100 years ago?

A black and white photo of a road stand from the 1930's. It has a Spanish tile roof, with a sign that says Coca Cola on the top. Next to it is a brightly lit neon sign which says RITE SPOT. Several light skinned men and women are sitting at stools and leaning on the counter, looking at the camera. It's night time.

Does Sriracha Taste Different After The Shortage? We Put It To The Test — And Learned Proper Storage Etiquette In The Process

After people began complaining online that Sriracha they'd bought recently didn't taste like the old stuff, we set out to find the answer. It didn't go well.

A smaller, mostly empty bottle of Sriracha and a larger, mostly full bottle sit behind two rows of clear used condiment cups.

Don’t Eat Some Raw Oysters: FDA Expands Warning After Nearly 200 People Get Sick

California health officials announced Wednesday the warning is for oysters imported from northwestern Mexico.

A pile of unshucked oysters sitting on small pebble ice.

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