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L.A., we know you love food. So do we. From the best fried chicken to internet-breaking arguments, come to us to find out what's happening where across our beloved city (and beyond).
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Gardena is a paradise for finding under-the-radar food gems for less.Listen 17:14 -
Chinatown has historically served as a home base for various immigrant groups, offering multiple types of cuisine for around ten bucks. -
Inglewood is up to lots of good these days for excellent eats, ranging from regional Mexican dishes to bare-bones Jamaican takeout and, of course, hot wings to call home about.
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The Gourmet Genie truck (Julie Wolfson/LAist) Even though some trucks have given up (Fresser's, Asian Soul Kitchen, and the Umami Burger Truck) the new wave of food on wheels just keeps rolling on out. Today, in honor of the Vendy Awards, which are happening from 4-7 in MacArthur Park and honor street food of all kinds, we've added even more food trucks to our master list of Food Trucks & Other Mobile Eateries that... -
Angeleno Magazine is hosting a Taste of the Nation pre-event on Monday May 10th that will include an open bar and live cooking demos from three of the city's top chefs, but that will also give attendees some serious incentive to buy their tickets for the upcoming June food fundraiser. Guests will enjoy seeing Chef Quinn Hatfiled (Hatfield's), Chef Water Manzke (formerly of Church & State), and Chef Laurent Quenioux (Bistro LQ) show their... -
Launched in December of last year, Fresser's is the latest food truck to announce they will be calling it quits as of this weekend. Today they posted on their site: "After much thinking, conversation, and soul searching we have decided that the time has come to close our doors. We enjoyed our time on the Fresser’s truck serving you our delicious pastrami..." -
Sumant Pardal and his India Jones Chow Truck (Zach Behrens/LAist) For the first time, the Vendy Awards are honoring Los Angeles' street food culture, and today they announced the 6 finalists who will be competing for the title of Best Street Food Chef in the city. Battling it out are the India Jones Chow Truck (LAist story), Hot Dog Kings, Big Mista’s BBQ, Nina’s Food, Grilled Cheese Truck (LAist story), and Tacos el Galuzo.... -
Vegan cupcake (Lindsay William-Ross/LAist) If you were thinking to yourself What I'm missing on this lovely first Sunday in May are some baked goods that are vegan, then we've got some info you will most definitely appreciate. Today is Bake Me Up! L.A., a vegan bake sale and fundraiser, which is happening from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Locali in Franklin Village. Head over to check out vegan baked goodies and sweet treats... -
It comes up all the time in conversation in Los Angeles, especially if you're talking with East Coast ex-pats: Why are there still no Dunkin' Donuts in Los Angeles? The international donut and coffee franchise has zero presence in California (the coffee you can buy at the grocery store doesn't count), which baffles many who swear by their sweets and caffeinated beverages.
