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Food Friday
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The Pasadena restaurateur and candy maker, known for her sea salt caramels and community spirit, has died.Listen 0:37 -
Witness rhythmic rice, pounding taiko drums and fresh mochi-making. -
From diasporic cuisines to smaller portions, here's what's bubbling up.
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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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Northeast Los Angeles is full of new-school pizza joints, so we decided to check them out.
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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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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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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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European-style beers are being paired with Japanese ingredients like matcha and yuzu to create unique pours.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Some of the best chefs and eateries in Los Angeles are elevating the portable masa meal to Michelin levels.
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Walk past that bottle of Josh and stock up on one from L.A. winemakers who love the region as much as you do.
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An LAist correspondent's recipe for the simmered, holiday fruit punch from Mexico and Central America — and the meaning behind it.
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A Jersey breakfast icon lands in Hermosa Beach.
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December can be a stressful time of year, but these specialty sips and festive teas will have you fa-la-la-la-la-ing in love with the season all over again.
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Before its fall from grace, chop suey was a holiday tradition for families who don't celebrate Christmas, even being immortalized in songs and film.Listen 3:44
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The Northeast LA neighborhood has a new place to gather over dinner.Listen 0:56
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The Varnish is the site for a one-night only return ahead of Cole's planned closure at the end of this year.
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Following a recipe unearthed at Mission San Gabriel and using its grapes, local winemakers have recreated a wine made by 18th century Franciscan friars.
