Food

After An Arson Attack At An LGBTQ-Friendly Lounge, Community Members Rally

Sorry Not Sorry isn’t exactly a gay bar, but its support for LGBTQ+ people is drawing in assistance in their time of need.

A view of Sorry Not Sorry's back outdoor patio before opening hours. There are multiple empty white tables to sit at and a teal building with the business name written on it. String lights and table umbrellas are in view with plant leaves in the foreground.

I Stopped Drinking And Discovered A New World Of Booze-Free Fun in LA

If you go out socially in Los Angeles, drinking alcohol is often the norm. But for many looking to change their relationship with alcohol, L.A. has many options to enjoy booze-free drinks and still be social.

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Fish Tacos For $1.19? A Veteran Journalist Launches A Tasty Investigation

How can these delicious fish tacos be just $1.19? We investigate.

A man in a blue shirt stands in the doorway next to a sign that says "Fish tacos $1.19, No Limit."

The Main Ingredient Of Barbecue In LA Is Community

How diverse cultures shaped the culinary history of Los Angeles through meat on a grill

What Southern Californians Say Are The Top-Tier Bagels And Schmear

Southern California's bagel scene is thriving. We walk you through where to go.

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'We Thought That We Will Grow Old Here': Mom-And-Pop Donut Shop Leaves Echo Park

Ms. Donut is closing its door the last week of August.

A low-slung, rectangular storefront with the words "Ms. Donut" out front

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.

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