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Chef Roy Choi talks Kogi food truck, Korean BBQ tacos, and why fine dining is too expensive

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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The best dishes I ate in 2025, from $10 street tacos to a Michelin-starred feast

LAist food and culture writer Gab Chabran looks back on a year of eating.

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A guide to the restaurants making Mexican tamales in unique, exciting ways

Some of the best chefs and eateries in Los Angeles are elevating the portable masa meal to Michelin levels.

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How to make ponche and why it reminds me of the old country

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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Skip the Napa wine this holiday season. Look for an LA label

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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How the turkey trotted its way onto our Thanksgiving tables — and into our lexicon

Much of the turkey's early history is shrouded in uncertainty, historians and etymologists say — which is particularly true of how the bird got its name.

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How Orange County became an unlikely bagel hotspot

Down south, a group of bagel makers is quietly generating excitement in the bagel-verse.

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Quick Thanksgiving tips from LA’s vegan butcher

Meat-free folks at your table? Here’s how to feed everyone this holiday.

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You've never had a Thanksgiving like this: 5 LA eateries reimagining the holiday

L.A.'s multicultural dining scene is redefining Thanksgiving with offerings that reflect how the city actually eats.

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Americans could see a big sticker shock for Thanksgiving turkeys this year

Wholesale prices for a turkey have jumped 40% from a year ago.

For a few weeks only, a rare culinary ingredient is sold at this K-town restaurant

Koreatown's Jook Hyang is currently serving a specific mushroom that's highly sought after in Korean cuisine

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9 places to enjoy Thanksgiving in LA for $100 per person (or less)

Skip the stress and mess and go out without breaking the bank

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