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After a 25th-anniversary makeover, Disney's flagship fine-dining restaurant returns with a stunning room, a $188 tasting menu and high aspirations. -
The award-winning taquero Victor Villa made a cameo during the 60th Super Bowl.Listen 13:55 -
These top-level chefs are bringing their A-game to redefine neighborhood dining.
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Bike, skate or walk through Westlake, Chinatown, Little Tokyo and Boyle Heights — and refresh yourself at these icons along the way.
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At this time of year, the flor de izote blooms in Los Angeles. The Salvadoran American chef Karla Tatiana Vasquez says the flowers are both a delicacy and a connection to her identity.Listen 5:54
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The new ordinance applies to certain grocers operating in the city and has led to some self-checkout lanes to shutter.
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The beloved ice cream was discontinued in 2022. The Salt & Straw ice cream chain is aiming to improve on our childhood memories with a new version.
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Moonbridge Doughnut Studio creates pop culture-inspired designs, including from “Spirited Away” and “The Office.”
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It all starts in one LA factory, a slice of carnivore heaven.
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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.
From spicy Hunan food to the dumplings of Shanghai, deep dive into the regional cuisines of China at these 12 LA restaurants.
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Chef Michael Tang's obsession with making the perfect breakfast evolved into Stanley's, his weekly Hollywood pop-up.
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The school district worked with the maker of its beloved coffee cake to craft a vegan pastry.Listen 0:44
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This year's semifinalists range from a Long Beach bakery to Los Angeles fine dining.
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A list of places to get tasty take out for the family without breaking the bank.
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A new California law, penned by a Fresno Assembly member, mandates folic acid in corn tortillas to curb birth defects in Latina women.
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New bakery Miopane brings stuffed, pillowy bagels filled with things like matcha and chocolate hazelnut to Old Town.
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The $2.8 million program will provide more than 280 vending carts and help vendors navigate permits.
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Sweetlovers, your time has come as L.A. hits peak pastry.
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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.Listen 1:00
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The annual reopening marks a fresh chapter for the downtown market.
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The Palisades Fire destroyed and disrupted restaurants up and down the coast. A year later, here's which are open and which remain closed.
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Some have reopened since the January 2025 fire, but restaurants whose structures were destroyed face challenges around costs, logistics and building requirements.
