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Today there are approximately 38,000 McDonald’s, 8,500 Taco Bells, and 3,100 Carl’s Jrs. And they all started here in Greater L.A. -
The Arts District near downtown L.A. has many taco styles to try, all representing different regional tastes. Here are a few of our favorites. -
We spoke to Zach Brooks of Smorgasburg LA about what’s in store for the upcoming Tournament of Cheeseburger event on July 7.
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With less to prove than LA, the city is becoming a center of impressive culinary creativity.
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The club began as a way for the city’s rich and famous to share a meal and have fun.
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Some worry about more regulations on an already struggling industry. We spoke to a co-sponsor of a new bill that would require notices and local restaurateurs about the idea.Listen 19:16
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Qusqo Bistro and Gallery in West L.A. and El Paseo Inn on Olvera Street are getting the money from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express.
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Wells' restaurant, Bernee, opened just a month before the Eaton Fire swept through. It reopens this week with a new name — Betsy.
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These food trucks offer distinctive offerings from this coastal region.
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The Korean grocery chain's biggest location stateside in Westminster is now open.
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Influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms are going back to recession-era recipes for nutritious and filling food — and building new communities online.Listen 2:40
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Asha Starks, owner of Hot Grease, is honoring a Black tradition on her home turf — the OC.
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From square pan pizzas to Oaxacan tlayudas and ceviche on the beach, we've rounded up a few of our favorite spots.
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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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.
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A legal battle has erupted between the family that operated the business for nearly 30 years and the property owners.
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The Pasadena restaurateur and candy maker, known for her sea salt caramels and community spirit, has died.Listen 0:37
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Witness rhythmic rice, pounding taiko drums and fresh mochi-making.
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From diasporic cuisines to smaller portions, here's what's bubbling up.
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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.
